8/13/2023 0 Comments Tremec 6 speed![]() ![]() Moreover, salvage yards had become flush with the factory offerings, making LS1/T-56 drivetrains from wrecked Camaros or Trans Ams in particular, a very popular swap. While the TKO ( re-released in 2004 as the TKO-500 & 600) continued to lead the charge, particularly amongst those with early engine combinations enthusiasts who had embraced more recent GM LS and Ford Modular offerings saw increasing appeal in the T-56 for similar early model swaps. During this same period, following the acquisition of BorgWarners manual transmission business in December of 96, TREMEC was successfully producing the T-56 for use in just about every factory performance car coming out of Detroit ( as well as some not from the Motor City).įast forward a few years and the muscle car ˜restomod market had completely exploded. Well start in the late-1990s, when TREMEC was well on its way to becoming a household name amongst stick-shift enthusiasts, thanks to the growing popularity of its TKO transmission in the budding 5-speed muscle car conversion market. This, in order to prevent you from wasting money on the wrong hardware, and ultimately falling short of your performance objectives.īackground The TR-6060/Magnum design hinged largely on two key elements the first of which was a new synchronizer assembly that featured a significantly narrower cross section than that of the T-56 (right), leaving more space between gears.Īppreciating the difference between the Magnum and its T-56 predecessor starts with knowing the transmissions history and the context that gave birth to the Magnum in the first place. If you think you might be in the market for either, then it is important to know what those differences are. Granted, one could argue that the two models have more in common than they do setting them apart however, they are in fact completely different transmissions. Of all the misnomers we encounter in the aftermarket, one of the most common stems from the confusion that surrounds the T-56 6-speed and its Magnum 6-speed protégé. Install Kit available with Dynotech 3.Although undeniably similar, particularly to the untrained eye the T-56 and Magnum are two very different transmissions inside.If you purchase the full kit all you will need is a 26 spline clutch disc to complete the swap. This trans was designed to fit the 2005-2014 Mustang GT. It is based on the Factory OEM Tremec TR-6060 transmission used as original equipment in 2008 & up Mustang GT-500, Camaro, Corvette, Viper and Challenger. The Magnum XL is the next generation aftermarket T-56 6 speed manual transmission. ![]() This gearbox retails for £3,500 plus Vat, my price £2,500 plus VAT. Finance available on this vehicle subject to terms & conditions, please enquire for details Brand new and boxed Tremec T56 Magnum XL 6 Speed manual close ratio gearbox £2,500īrand new and boxed Tremec T56 Magnum XL 6 Speed manual close ratio gearbox, purchased for a client, then changed his mind to go with an original 4 speed Muncie gearbox. ![]()
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