That 's about what i paid Keisler except i got a ford bellhousing and custom  length driveshaft and a trans mount that didnt work.

GPatrick wrote:

On the web site, it looks like the A-5 is a modded T-5.  The list on the A-5 is $2895 compared to the TKO 600 at $2295.  So, it is somewhat apples and oranges to compare prices for 600's from other companies unless I am mis-reading their info.  You may want to look at Forte and others and also check to see what gear types are used to make sure the high torque and horsepower ratings don't come at the expense of noise.  What year is your car?  The T-5 based transmissions will fit much better in 65/66 without tunnel mods and even on 67 and up the basic TKO installation kits may leave you with a driveline angle of 5 degrees or more which is generally too steep.  The package price seems pretty reasonable but you will need to also consider what clutch linkage you will use - hydraulic or cable so more dollars are involved regardless of T-5 or TKO.

Thanks Gary, my car is a 66. When I first started I had grand plans of making a T-56 work, but I can see that's not going to happen without quite a bit of work and even then I might end up with questionable driveline angles. You are correct the A-5 is a worked over (heavily) T-5. I've heard good things about Astro over G-Force, but I have no firsthand experience. That is also a really good point on potential noise on the high HP/TQ units, I'll check. Thank you!

Oh I also meant to add I have the full MS pedal setup and cable clutch, although I might look at hydrualic if I end up with a high effort pedal.

Last edited by Raymond_B (4/25/2013 8:03 AM)

My TKO600 was $2195 shipped.  I also bought an original Ford bellhousing for $159.  Driveshaft yoke was $79.   I got the Centerforce clutch from Summit.