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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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From: Washington, PA
Car: 82 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: T-5
Questions on Tremec TKO

I'm getting ready to order a TR3550 TKO. I know from reading the post that they are better then the WC T-5. Is there any problems with the install into an 82 that has a T-5 already installed. Should it be a direct bolt on or is there going to be problems that I need to be prepared for.. Thanks
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 02:33 PM
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Car: 1988 Iroc-Z
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
I think it should be a pretty straight forward install.
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Old Jun 3, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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I was reading some of the old post and they talked about an adapter plate to set the TKO up strait. Is that a must or can you bolt it at an angle?? Pro's and Con's Please...
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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From: Tallahassee, FL. USA
Car: 92 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Crate Motor
Transmission: Tremec TKO
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 3.73
My RS came with a T5 and I got the kit & trans(Tremec TKO) from Forte's. Kit makes it a bolt in deal.
There's a 1" thick adapter plate (that gets the trans vertical)
and spacers for the crossmember (has to be lowered about 3/4").
The factory bellhousing, hydraulics, clutch fork can be used.
Kit also has backup light switch and speed sensor cal'd for whatever rear gear you are running.

install in a Thirdgen Firebird:
http://www.fortesparts.com/86firebird.cfm

pricing:
http://www.fortesparts.com/tkomoreinfo.cfm

-Rich-
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