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Owner: Paul Banks, owner
of Cherry Bomb Exhaust, Loudon, TN
1968 Cherry Bomb "Disturbin’ the Peace"
Camaro (as seen on the cover of Popular Hot Rodding, April,
2011)
"Backing that improbably modern (830hp LSX)
powerplant is a triumvirate of severe-duty drivetrain hardware
in the form of an American Powertrain-prepped
TREMEC Magnum six-speed transmission, American Powertrain Atomic
Twin dual ceramic disc clutch, and an (AP provided PST) 3-1/2"
DOM Driveshaft. Few companies could’ve provided the
requisite beefcake for a blown LSX while maintaining such a high
degree of driveability, and Paul says that’s why American
Powertrain got the nod."
Popular Hot Rodding ,
April, 2011 pg. 21
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Engine Specs: 830hp 427ci LSX, Blower Shop 8-71 Blower; Mast Heads; Mahle forged pistons; Callies forged crank and H-beam rods; Twin Hyabusa intercoolers
Powertrain Specs: American Powertrain Extreme Prepped TREMEC Magnum 6-Speed; American Powertrain Atomic Twin Clutch; QuickTime Scattershield, PST 3.5" DOM Steel Driveshaft, Moser 12-Bolt
Exhaust Specs: 3" Cherry Bomb Vortec dual exhaust with electronic cutouts to a 4" Cherry Bomb Glass Pack Sidepipe System
Chassis Specs: Detroit Speed Coil Over front suspension with hydroformed subframe member; Detroit Speed Quadra-Link coil overs; DSE mini-tubs; AGR rack and pinion conversion; Flaming River column
Chassis Specs: Detroit Speed Coil Over front suspension with hydroformed subframe member; Detroit Speed Quadra-Link coil overs; DSE mini-tubs; AGR rack and pinion conversion; Flaming River column |
Brake Specs: Baer 6-Piston Calipers on 14" front rotors; Baer 4-piston Calipers on 13" rear rotors,; Hydratech Hydra Boost assist; Wilwood master cylinder
Fuel Delivery: Aeromotive regulator; twin Holley 255hp in-tank pumps; 65lb/hr Bosch injectors
Wheels and Tires: Year One prototype slotted mags; 18x8 front, 18x12 rear, Nitto 245/40/R18 NT555 front; Nitto 345/30R18 NT555-R Extreme Drag rear
Constructions by: Year One build crew: Mark McDonald, Johnny McDonald, Tony Rowe, Jimmy Kerlin and Kevin Orr
Paint: T&T Paint and Body
Inside: Redline Guages, ProCar seat frames, Year One custom upholstery, Alpine stereo, Vintage Air, Grant Classic Cruisin’ steering wheel |
An email from Bob Martin
69 Camaro, 468, 500/600, 28" tire, 11" Clutch, Manual, 3.73, Console, Currie 9"
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AP Parts Installed:
ProFit TKO600 Road Race Kit, Revolution console shifter mechanism, Science Friction Street Slayer clutch kit
Hello Gray,
My car is done.
The transmission, clutch/pressure plate set up works like a dream.
It really hooks up!
Thanks,
Bob
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An email from Paul Martin
1955 Ford Crown Vic, H.O 5.0, Manual Car
AP Parts Installed:
ProFit Magnum 6-Speed Kit, QuickTime bell housing, Science Friction clutch |
Hi Paul, thanx for all your help in my 6 speed project.
This is one of 3 rides I have, restored from an Oklahoma car about 10 years ago and constantly being upgraded. Motor is 93 Mustang GT and originally had an AOD behind it. Changed to a 4 speed top loader 2 years ago and finally fitted with your ProFit 6-speed Magnum kit.
Have added Vintage retro air, ECI disc front brakes, Flaming River tilt stainless steering column, American mags, etc. Motor was tired when I got it, soooo...Punched it .030 over with a complete rebalance and GT40-s-heads. It still retains the fuel injection and Ron Francis and Telorvek wiring.
I lowered the car at both ends to get the profile I wanted as you can see from the pictures.
The back bumper was out being plated when these were taken.
Paul Martin, Naples, NY
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An email from Jerry C. Brooks |
Gray:
Over the past several months, I have ordered and installed several items from APT, through your representative Paul. Paul was of immense help to me the numerous times I called seeking help and advice. One does not always receive this level of assistance from suppliers, but Paul was always there for me and I appreciate it very much.
I would not hesitate to recommend American Powertrain to anyone seeking excellent products and professional advice. Paul deserves a star for his work.
Thank you!
Jerry C. Brooks
Columbus, North Carolina
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An email from David Spino
71 Cuda, 440
PURCHASED:
American Powertrain ProFit™ TKO 5-Speed, HYDRAMAX™ Hydraulics, Science Friction Street Slayer Clutch and Billet Steel Flywheel |
My experience with the conversion of my transmission from a automatic to a five speed with hydraulic clutch was nothing short of enjoyable. They provided me with all the parts and technical support they said they would, and it works like they said it would. That’s pretty rare these days. Hats off to Gray and his staff at American Powertrain.
Thank You
David Spino
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An
email from Paul Cramm
1973 Trans Am, 455ci, 400hp/460ft-lbs, Console, 3.42, 27" tire
PURCHASED:
American Powertrain ProFit™ TKO600.64 5-Speed Conversion Kit |
Gray,
Thank you so much for you time today (Saturday!!!)
Always an adventure making brand new modern parts mesh with a 37 year old car, so it is essential to be in touch with someone like you during the whole process.
The Tremec TKO is the single best mod I could ever imagine for an older muscle car like my Trans Am. With the 2.87 first gear, my overall 'out of the hole' reduction is 9.81. I would need to run a 3.91 rear with the stock TH400 to duplicate that number. And there is nothing like 80 miles per hour at a leisurely 2200 RPMs on the freeway.
The TKO makes he car an absolute PLEASURE to drive!
Here are pics of the car!
Paul D. Cramm
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An
email from Rich Fish
1957 Belair, 468BB, 550hp/550tq
PURCHASED: American Powertrain
ProFit™ TKO600 Kit |
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1957 Belair, 468BB, 550hp/550tq, American Powertrain ProFit TKO600 Kit, Front and Rear Disc Brakes, Cool Ride front and Air Ride 4-link rear w/Shockwave Air Shocks, Custom 3.73 posi 12-bolt, 205/65/15's fronts and 315/60/15's rears, Ididit Tilt, Glide Engineering Split Bench, Ron Francis wiring.
I did all the body work myself and blocked and blocked and to get it straight, sprayed it original Indian Ivory over not original Black Cherry about 18 years ago. Still looks pretty good but planning on a redo.
This all started when I was twelve years old after discovering the car in a garage it had been sitting in for at least 16 years. My dad got the car in ‘68 shortly after his tour in Vietnam and it became a real passion for the two of us.
I've assembled many Powertrain combinations in this car including rebuilding the original 283/3-speed manual, 350/th350, 383stroker/700r4, and a 454/th400.
We're also planning factory air and a great sound system.
This time the Powertrain was done right, adding the 468 550tq, 550 hp and the tko600 from the guys at American Powertrain! This one is the most functional and FUN to drive so far!
Best Regard,
Rich Fish
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An
email from Lonny Smith
1980 Corvette, 350, 450hp, 3.06 diff, 27" tires
PURCHASED: American Powertrain
ProFit™ TKO500 Kit |
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After a few years of changes, my '80 Corvette was running about 450 horses with a 4 speed. Fun to drive, but running 3500 RPM at 70 and getting slightly over 11 MPG at that speed.
Then came the TKO 500 ProFit Kit from American Powertrain. There was absolutely no down side. The 1st through 4th gear ratios allow for a better run through the RPM range, it shifts smoother that any Muncie, and running 2300 RPM at 80 MPH is the reason cars last longer these days.
One of the biggest surprises to me was the increase in fuel mileage. Soon after break in, I took a 1400 mile round trip to visit friends and family. During the trip, I did a 3 hour run on the interstate at 78 MPH just because I was curious. The result - 17.23 MPG. That may not be remarkable by today’s standards, but for a 30 year old hot rod, it was pretty impressive to me.
Anyway, if you're thinking about it - pull the trigger. You'll
never look back.
Lonny,
Oklahoma
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An email from Paul Gurchick
1967 Firebird
PURCHASED: American Powertrain 621 bell housing |
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Thank you very much for your help and advice with a vibration issue in my 1967 Firebird. As suggested I replaced my Lakewood bell housing with the American Powertrain 621 bell housing and my vibration issue instantly went away. Many thanks to all the staff at American Powertrain!!
Paul Gurchick,
Weeki Wachee, Florida |
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An email from T. McMullen
Hey by the way we won our first car show. Just
a small one but they
just love the car and all the items.
T. McMullen
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Terry set his custom logo
into
multiple items
in his car, from door locks to
using on T-shirts. |
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Terry blows away
his competition
with his custom graphics
Order Yours
HERE |
Terry sells
Custom Metal Car Models
Contact:
Solutions@TriCitiesWebSolutions.com |
An email from John Russo
Classic Roadsters Sebring Component Car
PURCHASED: American Powertrain TKO600 Transmission System, clutch, bell housing, hydraulic release bearing, and speedo adapter & cable.
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I want to thank Gray et al at American Powertrain for the great guidance and support in my successful installation of a TKO 600 into my Classic Roadsters Sebring component car. Everything worked out perfectly including the clutch, bell housing, hydraulic release bearing, and speedo adapter & cable. Gray even calculated and selected the correct gear for my VDO speedo head. Everyone I spoke with from support to shipping was helpful and courteous. While it is often the norm to order components online yourself for conversion jobs like this, I have learned that there is untold value and wisdom in relying on the advice, experience, and support from American Powertrain.
John Russo, New York |
An
email from Mike Goad
1957 Chevy 210 4dr wagon
PURCHASED: American Powertrain Hydramax™ Hydraulic Clutch Kit |
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My 1957 Chevy 210 4dr wagon has a ZZ502 BBC with Muncie 4 speed and your
hydraulic clutch conversion kit. It works great
and I waited too long to do it. |
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also has an Art Morrison front clip with power rack and
pinion, coil over shocks, tubed A-frames and Welwood disc brakes with drilled rotors. The rear is a Currie 9" ford with 3.70 gears, 31 splined axles and Detroit locker and big drum brakes.
Mike Goad |
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An email from Gregory Harrelson
1966 Chevelle, 454, 550 hp, ProFit TKO600, 3.73 Rear Ratio |
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I would like to take the time to thank you for all of you assistance
and expertise with my purchase and installation of my new Tremec 5
speed. Your confidence in this product was only exceeded by the
outstanding performance of this application. |
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Paul, you made this whole process seamless and you carried out every
facet of this sale from unit delivery to technical support - a thing
of organizational beauty and smoothness.
I would wholeheartedly advise any muscle car enthusiast to truly
consider the Tremec Transmission because of it's increased economy,
strength, durability, and cruiseability over all other applications.
I found that having 21st century engine, suspension, and
differential upgrades and using a 46 year old Muncie made no
performance sense. After installing the Tremec, I questioned myself
of why I waited so long because nothing compares with the way that
this car operates and performs now, from idle to stomp down and go.
I understand some enthusiasts need for originality but if you can
heighten the fun and enjoyability that you will have with a Tremec
Trans, it is something that should be really considered. If that
consideration turns into a real plan to purchase one of this special
units, please use American Powertrain for your company of choice
because the reps (especially Paul Unterstein) will stand beside you
all the way through the process while the company will stand behind
the whole experience.
Thanks again.
Gregory |
An email from David Earler
55 Chevy, 327, 400hp, 3.70 diff, ProFit TKO600 |
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Power Tour was a great time. The car was very well received by
spectators and Hot Rod Magazine and Hot Rod TV. DF photographed it
and Rob Kinnan also did a shoot on it. Jerry Pit had HRTV do a shoot
on it and they interviewed me. Oh yeah 80 mph was a comfortable 2300
rpm. Gotta love American Powertrain!
David Earle |
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An email from R. Guido
600Extreme, ProGrip ProTwin Clutch
Well I went for a couple of drives, everything seems excellent, the
clutch is really good, no chattering at all, very easy to drive. The
trans shifts very nice for being brand new, I am already loving the
,64 overdrive… Day two was excellent, I have almost 200miles on it
already.....can't wait to try it at the track!!
R. Guido
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05/02/2011 "Hey Gray,
Here is a picture of my car launching, 3900lbs street car, Love the TKO!!
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An email from C. Chippie
Gray, the install went great and I could not be happier with the
TREMEC that I installed. The car hit the road for the first time on
Fathers Day and it was great. The engine RPM @ 70 MPH was 1800; what
an improvement.
Thank You Very Much
C. Chippie
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An email from T. McMullen
(Custom Designed/Graphic Arts Shift Knob)
Tina,
You and your company have done an outstanding job. The project
was not very big but you went out of your way to make me happy.
I will be very pleased to recommend you to those who ask about
the product and who help make in successful. If you would mail
me a few business cards I will keep them in my car and when
people ask I would be more then happy to hand them out. As soon
as I get Bruce to finish up the window knobs we will start back
on the console. I will make sure when we are done you get a pic
for your scrap book.
Thank you
T. McMullen
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An email from Michelle & Johnny H., North
Carolina (TKO600)
Dear Gray Fredrick,
I can't begin to thank you enough for the fantastic and speedy service
that you extended out to me and my husband when purchasing the
transmission for our 69 Mustang. It was by far that smoothest
transaction I have ever made and your knowledge and expertise made our
decision that much easier. Thanks again so much. Michelle & Johnny H.
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An email from J. Garfield, North Carolina
Mr. Hall,
The 5-speed is magnificent!!! My car behaves as if it had been
waiting for it.--Quicker off the mark, cooler running engine, lower rpms, handles like a much smaller and lighter roadster. You've
installed the speed-shift spring for 3rd and 4th gears.--I like it.
The last time I wrote to you, I told you of the 24.1 mpg I
experienced
driving from Gary's shop to my home in Asheville.--It has gotten
better with my highest recorded mpg being 28.2 (The overall average
for that 260-mile trip from Asheville to Fort Bragg was 27.8 mpg.)
The trip from Fort Bragg to Asheville is along gentle uphill roads
with the steepest hill being Old Fort Mountain.--On good (i.e.,
ideal) days with the GM Turbo 3-speed Automatic, my mpg would be in
the 18.5 to 19.3 range using 13.0 gallons. On my 16 February trip
to Asheville with the TKO500, I used 9.9 gallons. I habitually
travel at the established speed limits.
Most sincerely,
Jeff Garfield.
Happy Life with 5-speed
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An email from Bob Hage
68 Camaro Super Sport, 396 Big Block, 375HP,
ProFit TKO600.64, 12-Bolt, 3.55 ratio, OE Console |
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Hey Gray,
Here is a picture of my 68 Camaro. It is a 396/375 SS. I drive it even more now that I have that 5th gear working for me. (:-) I love the Tremec TKO 5-speed I got from American Powertrain. It has performed great.
I must tell you, though, what I was really looking for was someone I could count on if needed. Since I was putting the five speed in myself, that was an important factor in my decision. I have to say, I was not disappointed with the commitment you made at the time of sale. Every time I called, I always got an answer. A couple of those times were on the weekend and in the evenings.
You have not disappointed my expectations at all. If anything you have exceeded them.
Thanks again for a great product, and even more, someone there if needed!
Bob Hage |
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An email from Steve Engberg
1969 Mustang, Boss 429, 800HP, Console, Ford 9", 3.91 Ratio |
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Gray, I want to thank you for a great product. Every part was perfectly matched to create an easy to drive car. I would highly recommend your company to anyone with a 5 or 6-speed in mind.
Steve Engberg |
An email from Frank Oliveto
1953 Studebaker, La Carrera Panamericana car. |
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1953 Studebaker, La Carrera Panamericana car. American Powertrain prepped 5-Speed Tremec TKO performed flawlessly throughout 7 day race. Helge Nyland and Chris Cochrane were the pilot and navigator in the grueling rally and are getting in shape for next year’s race.
Frank Oliveto |
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An email from a
Vendor "Help, need money fast! Going on vacation!"
Robert,
Just a quick note to thank you. Thank
you for going above and beyond for the effort you put in to my
problem. I commend you and Tina for the extra effort. I am proud of
being a client and business partner of your Company. Excellent job
done very well! My kids also thank you and Tina.
A Friend for life!
Thanks from the deepest of my heart,
S. M.
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An email from Ian C.
United Kingdom
Hi Tina
First of all let me thank all for the first class
customer service. Everyone has been courteous, prompt and helpful beyond
expectations. I look forward to future business with you and recommend
you to all.
I have now driven a few miles, some "enthusiastically" using the
performance (but within the speed limits officer.....!!).
Overall, I am extremely pleased with the improved driving experience as well, top
marks.
Regards,
Ian C |
TKO600 Transmission
Conversion Kit for 1973 Challenger
November 20, 2007
Dear Gray,
First let me thank
you for caring about the product you're selling me and explaining which
transmission would be best suited for my application.
I
will say at first, spending this kind of money on a transmission is a huge
expenditure for me. But because of your knowledge and customer service
this is why I went for what seems to be the perfect fit for the Challenger.
I'm awaiting my parts and transmission. It will be a few months before I
can recover monetarily and have the kit installed into the car but believe
me I can hardly wait. I will keep you updated on the progress of the
car, as soon as it is installed for a final progress report.
What made me purchase the kit from you is the customer service that you gave
me and without that I would have probably gone somewhere else. You
were also able to shave quite a bit of the price which also was a
determining factor. If all goes well, I will tell everyone I know to
call you for the kit. May you and your Family have a
happy and safe Holiday season.
A true muscle car & MOPAR Enthusiast
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XJS 5-speed
An email from Jeff
Gentlemen:
THANK YOU.
I truly appreciate the reception, conversations,
getting me to the hotel, and all the great,
hard work in
installing the 5-speed.
Guys, the trip to Asheville was great.--'Like
driving a new sports car! Once I entered Highway 40, I remained in 5th
until exiting on Asheville's Highway 240 Loop. Of course the RPMs were
down compared to the automatic's top gear and the temperature guage rested above
"C" but well below "N", so the engine was running cooler. The car felt
more maneuverable. I really enjoyed the
115-mile drive.
Most respectfully,
Jeff.
Your loyal
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An email from Scott M. Monday, July 23, 2007
Robert,
Thanks for the GREAT product! My car handles
much better. Greatest modification to date!
Scott M.
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An email from Fawaz in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:02 PM
Hi Tina,
Thanks great, I look forward to receiving the part soon. Thanks so much for you
courteous, quick response and the help with finding a cheap shipping solution.
Robert was very helpful with informing me about the product. The attention I
received for such a low ticket item makes this one of the most pleasant
experiences I have had dealing with any company. I look forward to dealing with
you in the future.
Thanks,
Fawaz A.
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