Tremec TKO

Venom55 · 04-03-2003, 09:18 PM

What all is needed to convert the driveline of a '98 Cobra to accept a TKO. I know TTC has come out with a new belhousing but as far as clutch cables, quadrants, clutch fork, clutch assembly and driveshaft: what can be saved and what needs to be new?

Mike

blown98cobra · 04-05-2003, 03:11 PM

You need a new clutch and pressure plate. You will have to move the Tranny support member up closer to the front of the car (just drive a few holes). You will need a driveshaft spacer. Because the yoke on for the TKO is different and shorter than a T-45 and 3650. Trust me, I have this on my car. The TKO has a different shifter than the T-45. I recommend the Pro 5.0. I had the Steeda Tri, Just like the Pro 5.0 better. You need to know that if you have gears in you car that an Alum Driveshaft will benefit you. TKO are tough trannys, but the are little noisey (not to bad). Not as bad as the Fox Bodies.
I love my TKO, it holds up well and My car is a daily driver.
Recap

Needed- Clutch, pressure plate, relocate tranny member, and Spacer.

Recommended- Alum driveshaft (M-4602J) You will still need the spacer

Venom55 · 04-05-2003, 07:12 PM

great...i just put an 11' clutch in my car, so that one won't work with the TKO?

blown98cobra · 04-05-2003, 09:31 PM

Depends on which one. The problem is if it fits in the bellhousing or not (atleast what I was told from RAM clutchs). I upgraded mine because of the blower, so it didn't matter. I bought everything at once to make it easier. I would contact the company that makes your clutch and ask. They should have the specs for the TKO and they can tell you if it fits. Sorry if it seems like I flipped flopped my answer about the clutch. I remember why I did it and what I was told. Hope that helps more than it hurts

Shane

Venom55 · 04-06-2003, 09:23 PM

i see, well i have the FRPP 11" motorsport clutch...with the special bellhousing made by TTC wouldn't you think it would fit? oh well, i hope cause i really like that clutch.

blown98cobra · 04-06-2003, 09:38 PM

Let me know, because I was thinking about switching to it.

racercosmo · 04-10-2003, 12:21 AM

In most cases, you can get by with only having to replace the clutch disc, not the pressure plate. The TKO uses a 26 spline input shaft, the stock trannies use 10 spline.
I also suggest the Pro 5.0 shifter, but they do come stock with a decent quality shifter.

04-03-2003, 09:18 PM	#1
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	Tremec TKO What all is needed to convert the driveline of a '98 Cobra to accept a TKO. I know TTC has come out with a new belhousing but as far as clutch cables, quadrants, clutch fork, clutch assembly and driveshaft: what can be saved and what needs to be new? Mike __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-05-2003, 03:11 PM	#2
blown98cobra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TN Posts: 18	You need a new clutch and pressure plate. You will have to move the Tranny support member up closer to the front of the car (just drive a few holes). You will need a driveshaft spacer. Because the yoke on for the TKO is different and shorter than a T-45 and 3650. Trust me, I have this on my car. The TKO has a different shifter than the T-45. I recommend the Pro 5.0. I had the Steeda Tri, Just like the Pro 5.0 better. You need to know that if you have gears in you car that an Alum Driveshaft will benefit you. TKO are tough trannys, but the are little noisey (not to bad). Not as bad as the Fox Bodies. I love my TKO, it holds up well and My car is a daily driver. Recap Needed- Clutch, pressure plate, relocate tranny member, and Spacer. Recommended- Alum driveshaft (M-4602J) You will still need the spacer __________________ 1998 Cobra Convert 10lbs Procharger w/3 core intercooler,4.10's, Tremec TKO...etc

04-05-2003, 07:12 PM	#3
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	great...i just put an 11' clutch in my car, so that one won't work with the TKO? __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-05-2003, 09:31 PM	#4
blown98cobra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TN Posts: 18	Depends on which one. The problem is if it fits in the bellhousing or not (atleast what I was told from RAM clutchs). I upgraded mine because of the blower, so it didn't matter. I bought everything at once to make it easier. I would contact the company that makes your clutch and ask. They should have the specs for the TKO and they can tell you if it fits. Sorry if it seems like I flipped flopped my answer about the clutch. I remember why I did it and what I was told. Hope that helps more than it hurts Shane __________________ 1998 Cobra Convert 10lbs Procharger w/3 core intercooler,4.10's, Tremec TKO...etc

04-06-2003, 09:23 PM	#5
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	i see, well i have the FRPP 11" motorsport clutch...with the special bellhousing made by TTC wouldn't you think it would fit? oh well, i hope cause i really like that clutch. __________________ 98 Black SVT Cobra Mustang #551 of 5174. Engine Work: FRPP 9mm Wires, K&N, Spintech Mufflers, Off Road Dr. Gas X-pipe, MIL Eliminators, Steeda Tri-Axe, Tremec 3550, FRPP 11" HD Cobra Clutch, FRPP Alluminum Drive Shaft, 3.55 Gear Suspension: Bilstein Gas Charged Self-adjustable Sport Shocks and Struts, H&R Race Springs (Red), MM Castor/Camber Plates, MM Strut Tower Brace, MM Off-set Del-Alum Bushings, Urethane Spring Isolators, Sway Bar Bushings, End Links, '04 Cobra IRS, MM Urethane IRS Kit, MM Steering Shaft, Sub-frame connectors, Brembo 13" Slotted Rotors/4 Piston Calipers, Steel Braided Brake Lines, 18" FR-500B's, BFG KDW NT's R295/35R18+F255/40R18

04-06-2003, 09:38 PM	#6
blown98cobra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: TN Posts: 18	Let me know, because I was thinking about switching to it. __________________ 1998 Cobra Convert 10lbs Procharger w/3 core intercooler,4.10's, Tremec TKO...etc

04-10-2003, 12:21 AM	#7
racercosmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sonoma, California Posts: 35	In most cases, you can get by with only having to replace the clutch disc, not the pressure plate. The TKO uses a 26 spline input shaft, the stock trannies use 10 spline. I also suggest the Pro 5.0 shifter, but they do come stock with a decent quality shifter. __________________ Keep on racing Cosmo

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