Steve sent us these beautiful photos of his firey red C10. His TREMEC 5 speed PerfectFit™ Kit from Silver Sport Transmissions fits right in with the rest of his interior.
MoreHi Misty, Here are a few photos from my transmission swap from a three speed on the column to a five speed tremec on the floor, going with the Tremec with the overdrive made my truck a real pleasure to drive at highway speeds. Thanks, Dave
MoreTim sent us this great photo of his trucks chilling in paradise. He had some kind words for us too! "Very happy with my purchase with you all! Great product, superb tech help!"
MoreThe best part of our job is hearing from customers like Justin who have an emotional connection to their vehicle. It's an honor to help our customers realize their dream of driving these cars/trucks that mean so much to them. Justin's story starts when he was just a kid. This was my dad's '69 GMC 1500 that he bought new that same year. Unfortunately, my dad passed away when I was 11 but I always had dreams of driving it as my first car even though I knew that it needed a lot of work since it spent most of its life as a farm truck. So I attempted to rebuild it back in 1999 at age 13 not understanding the cost of such an endeavour. Over the years the truck moved around from barn to barn in the Knoxville, TN area and eventually became covered in overgrowth when I finally picked it up in 2015 and brought it to my home in Chattanooga, TN. From then until now I've slowly put in roughly 1,800hrs of mechanical, metal, body and paint work to create what I have to today. I was even able to embroider my dad's and siblings monograms in the seat. So, when I finally got it road worthy during the pandemic last year I realized that the old 4 speed M20 that I had was not going to cut with it the massive 405 big block w/ high duration racing cam on the highway very well. I started doing a little research and found SST which, oddly enough, is located just a couple miles away from where I attend elementary school in Rockford, TN....small world. Anyhow, the support staff was very helpful and even worked with me so that I could pick my TKO-500 up on saturday. So far I've put about 300 miles on the transmission and it is performing beautifully. Definitely one of the best investments I made on this build. This has truly been a labor of love and I can't wait to start on the next project! Thank you SST for helping bring my dreams to life! Justin Chattanooga, TN
MoreMichael sent us photos of his 1968 Chevy p/u truck going through restoration and customization. In the tunnel, you see a new TREMEC 5-Speed! It has the front STX® shifter position.
More“The install from a Powerglide to a Tremec 5-speed in my 1966 C20 was flawless. Any questions I had on the weekend were answered quickly by the tech on call. Amazing customer service and a beautiful install. Increased the drivability of my truck tenfold! This truck is so enjoyable to drive no compared prior to this install. Don’t think, just order the kit-you won’t regret it!” Adam Krause
MoreAdam is getting a TREMEC TKX 5-Speed for his C1 Vette, we think it's beautiful. Here are the details he gave us on his build: I. 1962 Corvette II. GM Crate LS376/480 with A. Lokar 63’ Fuelie Intake B. Holley MidMount Accessory Drive C. Ultimate Headers D. Terminator X Max Engine Management III. All new discreet wiring and Dakota Digital Gauges IV. Tremec TKX V. SRIII Custom 1962 Tube Chassis with 3.73 C4 Rear and C5 Front Suspension A. Flaming River custom road race power rack, 6” travel B. Remote Power Brake booster C. Viking Coilovers VI. Wheelsmith 17”smoothies with DiamondBack Smoothies Touring Radials 225R60/17 VII. And much more….
MoreDarrell purchased a TREMEC Magnum PerfectFit™ Kit from us about four years ago. It's one of many upgrades he's made to his Fastback. He tells us "even at 8600rpm it shifts as smooth as silk". The TREMEC 6-Speed came with the STX Shifter® which not only shortened the throw considerably, the custom shifter stub puts the shifter exactly where it should be so that the console can be retained. It may look factory, but the Mustang didn't roll off the factory line able to pull off these numbers. Check out Darrell's 65 on the dyno! The numbers are in the gallary.
MoreThis is my 1972 Plymouth Duster 340 which me and my Dad purchased in 2014 from Clifton Park, NY. This Duster had not been registered since 1980, Originally a Lemon Twist 340 with Vinyl Top and a 727 Torquflite. Unfortunately, the 340 was not with the car when we purchased it. My Dad and I have worked on every inch of the car, making it what it is today. With everything else being mechanically sound and running very well, I wanted something which would be more exciting to drive as well as be a better cruiser. We decided our most recent upgrade needed to be the Tremec TKO 5 Speed. The car is now in Curious Yellow with the Vinyl Top deleted. It has a cam’d 360 Magnum effortlessly mated to a Tremec 5 Speed using Silver Sport’s Perfect Fit Kit. The rear end is a 3:55 Sure Grip Differential and the engine turns just over 2,000 RPM cruising at 65. This Duster runs and drives amazingly smooth, the Clutch feels great and shifts are very positive. My car still retains a very stock look but feels tight, just like a brand new car. I highly recommend getting yourself a Tremec! It was a pleasure to do business with you and the staff at Silver Sport Transmissions. Everyone there has made this large purchase painless and right on target. I couldn't be happier with my TKO and the kit you sent with it. Everything fit together perfectly. It has performed well above my expectations. My car performs excellent, smooth - no complaints! Vinny and Mike P.
MoreDon sent us several photos of his Mopar collection and we're not jealous, you are! This is my 1967 Dodge Coronet 500 2drht--the engine is a 1957 392 Hemi that has a T-56 6-speed with overdrive in 5th & 6th gears--I drove from Florida to upstate New York a few years ago and cruised all the way up & all the way back to Florida with 24.2 mpg average on over a 4000 miles I put on the car on this trip--I got pulled over 4 times & all they wanted was to look at the car--This was my 1st conversion before kits were available--but it is violently fast & quick--its where I became addicted to these trannys--thanks for making kits--its a lot easier than fabricating parts. The 63 Sport Fury has a modern aluminum head 426 Max wedge & the TKO-600 5-speed with 36% OD & I included the engine pictures because hardly anyone ever sees what awsome works of art these are. The 1966 Coronet 500 convertible is the next one to get a 6-speed OD tranny bolted up to this 426 Hemi--this is a real pleasure to drive as is but your 6-speed OD will bring it into the modern world--I love these modern 5 & 6-speed stick O.D. trannys & try talking a lot of folks into them. As for me---they are the only way to fly! I built the 69 Barracuda convertible for my cute wife--its a 383 big block with a 32% OD 5-speed stick & its a wild ride--she started liking the Hemi Coronet too much so I figured I'd better build her one before she got too fond of my Hemi car.
MoreThis ’65 Mustang was given to me by a very generous cousin of mine who wanted to see the car rescued. It has been in my family since new. Although it was a bit rough when I picked it up, it was a completely rust-free, 58,000 original mile car. I debated restoring it versus modifying it, but I just couldn’t fall in love with the original Honey Gold color. I decided to take the plunge and totally change the car. I started by totally disassembling the car and having it dustless blasted. The body and paint were done by Classic Collision and Restoration in Bryan Texas. Even though it didn’t need a lot of bodywork, Doug and his crew at Classic fixed all of the bad factory body gaps and did the paintwork. I built a 332 stroker motor for it. I wanted a stout engine, so I started with a seasoned block bored over .030, put an Eagle stroker kit with a forged crank, rods, and Mahle pistons. Compression should be in the 10 to 10.25 to 1 range. I also installed a Moroso main cap girdle, a Comp hydraulic roller cam (284RF-HR10), Edelbrock Performer, Holley 650, JBA ceramic coated headers - among other modifications. The suspension is still ’65 era leaf and coils, but with Shelby spring rates, a 1” sway bar, KYB gas shocks and I dropped the car 1”. I kept the 8” diff (for now) but put 3.40 gears with Traction-lock and of course the SST Tremec TKO 600 kit for the Mustang. It went in great and only required a slight trim off some bracing on the transmission tunnel. The car has plenty of power but not plenty of traction! The Tremec shifts great and makes the car a pleasure to drive! Louis
MoreI went from a Muncie 4 speed to your 5-speed kit. Everything was a direct bolt-in. Drives like a different car now.
MoreHere are a few pictures of my GTO. The weather has been terrible here and I was finally able to put some miles on it tonight. The car really worked good with the 700R from Phoenix transmission. But now it works GREAT with the Tremec 6 speed transmission! What fun it is to participate in the driving experience. What fun it is to shift gears again. The decision to have a double overdrive that you suggested before purchasing was spot on, 4 gear with a 4.11 gear @ 45 mph = 2250 rpm, 5 gear with a 4.11 gear @ 55mph = 2250 rpm and 6 gear with a 4.11 gear @ 65mph = 2250 rpm which is right in the sweet spot of the 463 stroker Pontiac. Plus now it will shift into overdrive under wide-open throttle. Your guys in customer service and sales were great and the directions for install were good. It was nice to talk to tech guys that are actually car guys and use what they sell. I really enjoyed the install this winter, it was a project that turned out better than expected. The only downfall I can see is that I will probably need to re-ring and bearing my stroker motor after a summer of shifting!! But what better fun could a guy have in the down season ( maybe a 496 stroker next ) guess we will see if the 700 ft pounds of torque is accurate! Thanks for a great product.
MorePat and Christine sent us these beautiful photos of their 1970 Chevelle that now has a Silver Sport Transmission's TREMEC TKO 5-Speed! Enjoy the photos!
MoreThanks for Bringing the Open Road Back to Us. Good morning Jack, Thanks for the nice e-mail. After spending some time with Gene on the phone last Friday,I found his knowledge and overall enthusiasm for myself and my car to be top notch. His knowledge for your product led me to the purchase of the PerfectFit Kit and a rear end so my wife and myself can finish our build. Its nice to have a company that cares about car enthusiasts again. With the m-21 Muncie and 4:10 drum 12-bolt rear axle we have now, we are unable to take our 68 Camaro to car shows out side of or city limits. With your new system, we will be taking this car to car shows around the west cost: Northern California, Oregon, and Nevada. We will be talking and bragging about your service and your product. Thanks for being there, Jack, and bringing the open road back to us. Jon Stratton SPECS: Engine: SBC Stroker Roller by Proformance United Transmission: TREMEC TKO 5-Speed PerfectFit Kit from Silver Sport Transmissions Clutch Actuator: Hydraulic Kit from Silver Sport Transmissions Rear Axle: Spraker Racing GM 12-Bolt from Silver Sport Transmissions
MoreGood Morning Jack and Gene, I just wanted to let you both know that the 5-speed conversion on my 1969 AMX went as smoothly as you promised. I completed the installation yesterday and drove the car for about 50 miles with no issues. All of the measurements required were checked and the only thing out of tolerance was the hydraulic throw-out bearing cushion. I called Gene with the measurements and he knew exactly what spacer was needed to correct it. I had the driveshaft balanced after installing the new slip yoke and the car drove with no vibrations and no additional driveline adjustments. 70 mph at 2100 RPM instead of 3200+ RPM - a very pleasant ride now at highway speed. Attached are pictures of my 1969 AMX that I have owned since 1979 (40 years). Thank you, Vic Torasso
MoreHi All, The new A41 transmission is complete, and as others have said , this is the best upgrade I could have spent money on, glad I didn't wait any longer . I had my mechanic do the install, as other maintenance was being done so it made sense for him do the install, and I'm not as young as I use to be, really couldn't see doing it on jack stands. LOL. As I stated earlier after the delivery The mechanic who is excellent, with all this stuff said "this is an excellent swap of the highest quality, this company has gone above and beyond" He was truly Impressed and had to show it off to a couple of his ( mechanic) buddies who were also impressed and thought it was so cool that the mechanical speedo could be used ( these guys are old school hot - rodders). As for me I can't believe this is the same car, it drives so much better, like a modern day car, it's un-believable. It's hard to explain, but I feel so much more comfortable driving it now, and if it is even possible to imagine the car seems much more as ease, hope that doesn't sound too crazy. Much quieter at highway speed and less effort on the engine. The install went without a hitch everything that was needed was there, and all the components worked great together, no second guessing, and excellent installation instructions, I don't know why anyone would buy anything other than a SST Perfect Fit conversion. Thank You for a great product, everyone at SST has every right to be proud of their product! Brian Woods
MoreMichael wrote us and said, "This is fantastic! It's a whole different car. It's amazing what a great transmission will do for a great motor!
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