New Tranny

Venom55 · 04-03-2003, 09:41 PM

I'm bouncing the idea around about putting a new tranny in my '98. I was leaning towards the TKO but then started reading about the TR3650. Aparently this is supposed to be a drop in replacement for my current POS T-45. Anyone know anything about this trany?

Mike

**Cobra-R** · 04-04-2003, 09:56 AM

The 3650 is what came in the 01 Cobra's and from what I have seen and read it doesn't seem like it is much better than the old tranny's. They are having problems bending shifting forks from hard shifting, which a aftermarket shifter may or may not cure.
My 01 has 3500 miles and I have a noise coming from mine already, not 100% sure whether it's the tranny or in the clutch, but I think it is the tranny.
Others may have more expertise than I, but I think I would lean twards the TKO. (not knowing the price difference)

Brian

smashedheadcat · 04-04-2003, 11:46 AM

I've got the TKO in mine. It definately feels solid. I don't powershift my car, so I don't know how well it'd hold up. It seems to be doing fine on my car so far, but I haven't really abused it either.

Venom55 · 04-04-2003, 10:59 PM

If I put the TKO in my car is there any special parts i need other than that new belhousing from TTC?

smashedheadcat · 04-05-2003, 12:04 PM

I'm not sure if you need a shifter or not, but I believe you do. I never tried to put the old one on it.

White98SVT · 04-05-2003, 01:44 PM

Brand new T-45 new in the box for $750...click here if you want it: click

Venom55 · 04-05-2003, 07:14 PM

Thanks but no thanks...i want something stronger than the POS i already have.

mike

White98SVT · 04-06-2003, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Venom55
Thanks but no thanks...i want something stronger than the POS i already have.

mike

I hear ya Mike...just wanted to throw it out there anyway

04-03-2003, 09:41 PM	#1
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	New Tranny I'm bouncing the idea around about putting a new tranny in my '98. I was leaning towards the TKO but then started reading about the TR3650. Aparently this is supposed to be a drop in replacement for my current POS T-45. Anyone know anything about this trany? 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

04-04-2003, 11:46 AM	#3
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	I've got the TKO in mine. It definately feels solid. I don't powershift my car, so I don't know how well it'd hold up. It seems to be doing fine on my car so far, but I haven't really abused it either. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

04-04-2003, 10:59 PM	#4
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	If I put the TKO in my car is there any special parts i need other than that new belhousing from TTC? __________________ 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, 12:04 PM	#5
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	I'm not sure if you need a shifter or not, but I believe you do. I never tried to put the old one on it. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

04-05-2003, 01:44 PM	#6
White98SVT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Powder Springs , GA Posts: 347	Brand new T-45 new in the box for $750...click here if you want it: click __________________ Mods........yep I have some 98Cobra #1048 of 5174 AIM: stcldsaus

04-04-2003, 09:56 AM	#2
Cobra-R Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: minn-e-soda Posts: 8,868	The 3650 is what came in the 01 Cobra's and from what I have seen and read it doesn't seem like it is much better than the old tranny's. They are having problems bending shifting forks from hard shifting, which a aftermarket shifter may or may not cure. My 01 has 3500 miles and I have a noise coming from mine already, not 100% sure whether it's the tranny or in the clutch, but I think it is the tranny. Others may have more expertise than I, but I think I would lean twards the TKO. (not knowing the price difference) Brian

04-05-2003, 07:14 PM	#7
Venom55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Greenville,SC,United States Posts: 141	Thanks but no thanks...i want something stronger than the POS i already have. 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

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