1968 Camaro Tremec TKX 5 speed conversion install swap first gen transmission

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2 жыл бұрын

Parts overview and install notes on swapping your 4 speed first gen camaro over to the new Tremec TKX 5 speed transmission with keeping the mechanical clutch assembly.

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@joshuagarvey9362 2 жыл бұрын

Been looking at my 1968 Camaro and the Muncie that is in it.The trans is so light weight but ya I get it,TKX is nice especially with the 5th.This Muncie is standing its ground and will not budge on this 406 sbc 452hp motor with 456 Torque.I have put A beating on this trans and thought it would have busted already.The car with me in it weights just under 3k :-).Thanks for the video I am looking forward to the drive difference on the street.

@stevecanyon23 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly my configuration. 1968 Camaro rs/ss that had a 4-Speed Saginaw (factory setup was a Powerglide). Also keeping the mechanical clutch and the GM 621 aluminum bellhousing. Installed the 17805 trans yesterday. Encountered problems with HEI clearance to firewall, as angle of engine/trans assy changed. Using Bowler crossmember, need to shim it with appr. 3/4" to alter the angle back again. Had to widen the cutout for the shifter on tunnel sheetmetal. I now wonder where the shifter position is when I try to test fit my center console.

@BBBILLY86 2 жыл бұрын

Nice install. Any update video on the driving impressions?

@rockyjustus9439 6 ай бұрын

Make sure you dial indicate your bell housing because They use a cone bearing and not a roller bearing

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

You can buy a right angle tach drive adapter so you can run your speedo cable over your exhaust pipe and into the trans from the rear. That’s what I did

@stevecanyon23 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, do you have a p/n for that 90° adapter? Looks like I have the same problem, thx!

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon has one made by corvette America. Says 53-82 speedometer and tachometer cable adapter. $50. Hope this helps

@stevecanyon23 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeburnett7028 thanks a bunch, Mike

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps

@horsepowerlife3679 2 жыл бұрын

My new TKX will be delivered tomorrow installing in a 69 camaro 454 big block. Any suggestions for the swap, I have the same cross member you do, and also same Hurst shifter. I also got a top plate adapter that moves the shifter back to the left to fit the original factory hole

@mathelms3489 Жыл бұрын

Great video, did you get a new driveshaft or have your original one shortened ? What length ?

@trbokmro Жыл бұрын

I had it shortened and the new yoke installed, wanna say it was about 1.5” cut off.

@SPSteve 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. I'm considering a TKX for my Olds Rallye 350 and plan to use the factory clutch linkage. Did you center/align the bellhousing before installing the transmission? Is that required with the TKX?

@trbokmro 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't even take the bell off and the pressure plate comes with the disc alignment tool. Super easy swap!

@SPSteve 2 жыл бұрын

@@trbokmro oh ok. With the old TKO everyone was saying the bellhousing had to be centered within .005" of runout or it would eat up the front bearing in the transmission and violate the warranty.

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

Must align bellhousing within .005 or damage will occur to front bearing and void your warranty

@matthewklein9225 Жыл бұрын

@@SPSteve TKO/TKX transmissions both have tapered roller input bearings and require bellhousing alignment to be checked

@SPSteve Жыл бұрын

@@matthewklein9225 I've decided to just keep the M21. For as little as I drive the car, the Muncie will do. Although the TKX 3.27 first gear would be nice.

@10SecondZ06 Жыл бұрын

Link to the driving after driveshaft install?

@roberttweedell1401 2 жыл бұрын

So, how did it do? Was it necessary to trim the tunnel? What do your highway RPMs look like now as opposed to before?

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

I installed a TKX in my 71 big block Nova model 18083 and rpm difference was fantastic. Was 75 mph at 3000, now is 75mph at 2150. This engine loves it. 3:08 rear with 27 inch tall tire

@churchboy7851 Жыл бұрын

Did you check the run out on the bell housing before installing the transmission

@trbokmro Жыл бұрын

No, the 4 speed trans and old clutch showed no signed of improper alignment and when installing the 5 speed it slid right into the clutch and pilot bearing / aligned with the holes so well I didn’t see the need. Now if it is a new bell housing or aftermarket yes that would be a good idea to check imo.

@georgepapoulidis3083 7 ай бұрын

Hi mate nice video, what cross memmber did you end up using do you mind letting me know the Part number.

@trbokmro 7 ай бұрын

I remember it was from another company but remember which one.. thought I showed it in the vid? The modern driveline PN is MD-CAM6769B-TKO oh and the description says it for big block Chevy engines only just a heads up

@stevecanyon23 2 жыл бұрын

May I ask what distributor/ignition you are running? I understand you have a big block engine.

@trbokmro 2 жыл бұрын

Just a standard HEI distributor and no clearance issues.

@stevecanyon23 2 жыл бұрын

@@trbokmro interesting, I had to put a half inch block under the Trans mount to get enough clearance.

@budatkinson3396 Жыл бұрын

I've got 68 camaro iwould like to change mine over from auto what would you take foe allyourold tyranny andshifyer and youk

@josephlemieux5981 3 ай бұрын

Is that a Roadster SPEC full frame? If so, was it worth it?

@trbokmro 3 ай бұрын

No it’s not but I’ve been fighting off the urge to go full frame for about two years now! I has to be a dramatic improvement

@josephlemieux5981 3 ай бұрын

@@trbokmro yeah, I’m with ya. Is like 20k not including break lines, gas tank or powder coat. When you add all the need and like to haves, it’s out of my reach right now. How did the Trenec TKX work out, worth the change and investment?

@trbokmro 3 ай бұрын

@@josephlemieux5981 100% recommend going to the tkx, made my car daily drivable. Its smooth and the shift pattern is tight, feels like shifting a modern car with a short throw

@MrChevyLover1 2 жыл бұрын

How much for the kit?

@trbokmro 2 жыл бұрын

There is a ton of options you’re better off to call and get a quote, plan on around 4K if you keep the mechanical clutch system

@jimbojimson 2 жыл бұрын

Good video but you're misinformed about there not being Ford/GM versions. Modern Driveline and everyone else lists a Ford and a separate GM version of each set of ratios, with different part numbers. My Ford TKX is a 17765, the same ratios but as a GM would be a 17805. The bellhousings are not the same, you use the same bellhousing as the Ford or GM TKO.

@trbokmro 2 жыл бұрын

According to Modern Driveline, no you are wrong. At least with the new TKX trans anyways, if I remember correct the old TKO's had variations from ford-GM.

@mikeburnett7028 2 жыл бұрын

I’m running a model 18083 in my 71 nova with 3:08 gears. I love it. 75mph at 2150 rpm

@badbart283 2 жыл бұрын

There is a different model for ford and Gm as the input shaft length and diameter