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Old 02-20-2009, 05:23 PM
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If you are set on a manual trans. go with the TKO 500. Keislers will sell you an entire kit that includes the trans, driveshaft, speedo adapters and mounts. They will also sell you a brand new bell housing if you need it. Add the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate,throw out bearing and clutch fork, clutch linkage, swing arm assembly (pedals) and you have your self a great highway cruiser with a stump pulling first gear (3.27). The whole set up should run you under $4,000.00 with your own labor.
 
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 1969 L46
If you are set on a manual trans. go with the TKO 500. Keislers will sell you an entire kit that includes the trans, driveshaft, speedo adapters and mounts. They will also sell you a brand new bell housing if you need it. Add the flywheel, clutch, pressure plate,throw out bearing and clutch fork, clutch linkage, swing arm assembly (pedals) and you have your self a great highway cruiser with a stump pulling first gear (3.27). The whole set up should run you under $4,000.00 with your own labor.

Be aware of what overdrive gear you choose. The TKO's favor a steep rear gear like a 3:73. If you have 2:73's or a 3:08 the standard overdrive gears will be next to useless. A TKO with a "road race" overdrive gear may be more in line for your set up.
 
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:55 PM
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Try using this - it is very accurate.

http://www.richmondgear.com/101032.html
 
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