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Tremec 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission System 1955-1962 Corvette (C1) (for Automatic to Manual Conversions)
1956-62 Corvette

ProFit™ TKO 5-Speed Systems: The easiest and most complete way to put a high strength modern overdrive TREMEC TKO 5-speed in your 1955-1962 (C1) Corvette. Our custom engineered ProShift Tailhousings and Custom White Lightning shifter mechanisms provide the most accurate OE shift positions, the shortest throws and the best fit for your muscle, sports, rod or race car. ProFit systems include everything you need to make installation a snap with no runs to the local parts store. Buy a system, install it on Saturday, drive it on Sunday. That’s the American Powertrain way!
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ProFit™
(for Automatic to Manual Conversions)
Tremec Overdrive Transmission Conversion Kit for Classic Chevys
Direct Bolt-In ♦ Perfect Shifter Positioning ♦ No Cutting ♦ No Modifications!
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Elite "Ultimate Fit" Tremec Overdrive Transmission Conversion Kit for 1956-62 Corvettes

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Model Part Number
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Torque Rating
 TKO-500 4616
3.27
1.98
1.34
1.00
.68
500 ft/lbs.
 TKO-600 5009
2.87
1.89
1.28
1.00
.64
600 ft/lbs.
 TKO-600(RR) 4618
2.87
1.89
1.28
1.00
.82
600 ft/lbs.

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5-Speed Tremec Transmission
Kit Contents
TKO-500
Street Kit
TKO-600(.64)
Street Kit
TKO-600(.82)
Road Race
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  All auto to manual kits for 5-speed and all 6-speed kits offer an optional driveshaft upgrade and Scattershield.

You can upgrade your clutch, flywheel, driveshaft or bell housing on any kit.

Hydraulics are available as an upgrade on any kit that does not include them.
AP Corvette Transmission All Corvette 5-speeds include a specially modified transmission that  fits your Corvette tunnel with little or no modification. Our special Sidekick™ shifters offer a sealed shift chamber that stays fully lubricated and rattle free over the life of the transmission, along with special centering springs that make shifting a breeze and never relax like coil spring models. All Corvette 5-speeds feature your original factory shift position.
The TKO line of transmissions feature the following benefits:
  1. Three gear-sets available to tailor performance and cruising to your needs.
  2. Torque capacities up to 600 ft/lbs. of constant load.
  3. Multiple shifter locations for various console applications.
  4. Bolts directly to most GM bellhousings.
  5. Billet aluminum, short throw shifter.
  6. Electronic and mechanical speedometer pick-ups.
  7. 26 spline input and 31 spline output shafts for increased torque capacity.
  8. Upgraded transmission internals for strength and longevity.
Or, step up to the 1000ft-lb rated TKO based 600EXTREME™, an American Powertrain exclusive built for higher loads and higher RPM shifting, available as an upgrade on all kits (see details)
Speedometer interface kit   Includes Dakota Digital electronic speedometer interface unit & pigtail connector.
Weatherseal Reverse Harness   Every kit comes with a pre-molded Weatherseal™ reverse light harness made specifically for your transmission and sealed away from rain, grime and other corrosive forces of nature.  Compare to the cheap tube connectors and crimped wires of the competition.
Slip yoke Spicer 1330 - 31 spline slip yoke.
Pilot bearing Stainless steel caged needle roller pilot bearing.
Shift knob  Hurst 5-speed shift knob.
Shift stick   Hurst chrome shifter stick.
Shift boot  Hurst shifter boot.
Exhaust hanger bracket  Exhaust hanger bracket for 1984-88 Corvettes.
Tunnel patch  Complete with template and Dynamat sound deadener.
Torque arm bracket  Heavy duty steel bracket for an easy installation. Black powder coated.
Hardware Kit  Complete specialty hardware kit for a hassle free installation. We include all of the specialty hardware you will need to save unnecessary trips to the parts store.
Installation Instructions/Information To help you with your installation, we include a comprehensive installation manual.  Step-by-step instructions to answer your most detailed questions and help you with your installation.
Unmatched Customer First™ Tech Support  Unlimited phone support for all technical and installation related questions 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.  An unbeatable American Powertrain Exclusive!  Voted best customer service in the aftermarket 2007, 2008 by independent survey.  Every company will claim the best customer support after the sale, but we back our claim with over 3000 satisfied transmission customers and the only 24-Hour Tech Support in the aftermarket.  We call it CUSTOMER FIRST™, and we are always here to lend a hand; weekdays, nights, holidays and weekends.  In fact, we take a lot of our competitors’ tech calls when they are at home with their feet on the coffee table. 
Fast Order Fulfillment  We do our best to keep every part we offer in stock at all times and orders are usually shipped out within 48 hours.  If we cannot ship within 48-hours we will let you know at the time of sale when to expect your purchase.
Warranty  Every American Powertrain product comes with a 24-Month warranty from the date of installation with a two-year window to complete your project.  Some restrictions apply.
Experience  American Powertrain is considered the foremost expert in custom transmission applications. That’s why shops, editors and television shows turn to us for the same expertise you will enjoy as an American Powertrain Customer.
 
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