For its first ever, the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout took place at Sick the Mag’s Sick on the Green event at Beech Bend Raceway in Kentucky May 29-31, 2025. The format was a bit different compared to the final shootout of 2024, with the biggest change being that the Stick Shift Shootout was open to all makes and models except dragsters, roadsters, full-tube chassis and rental cars. To enter the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout you just needed to be in a car or truck with an H-pattern shifted manual transmission. Competition would be heads up (no staggered start) and the backet set by qualifying E/Ts. If you’re curious to see the full rules, click here. Read More “TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at Sick on the Green 2025”
TREMEC-Equipped Pro Touring 1969 Pontiac GTO
This TREMEC-equipped 1969 Pontiac GTO restomod stays true to its muscle car roots while being revitalized with modern power and handling capability. By the time the 1969 model year rolled around, the muscle car market was packed with offerings from the Big Three and AMC. This included the highest amount of horsepower the lawyers would allow stuffed into various models combined with better brakes and suspension to give new-car buyers the most driving excitement they could afford. But the muscle-car genre all started with the GTO, and every muscle car that came afterwards owes its existence to Pontiac chief John DeLorean. Read More “TREMEC-Equipped Pro Touring 1969 Pontiac GTO”
Clutch Pedal Solutions When Converting to a TREMEC Manual Transmission
When converting from an automatic transmission to a TREMEC manual transmission, one of the items to address is installing a clutch pedal where there used to be only a brake pedal.
For older cars and trucks that had a manual transmission option from the factory, you have multiple options. One option is to hunt swap meets, eBay or local salvage yards for the manual transmission version of your vehicle and snag its clutch pedal assembly and related parts. Another is to buy an bolt-in assembly from a TREMEC Elite Distributor if there is a system available for you make and model of vehicle. And one other option is to adapt a custom solution such as a universal pedal assembly or one designed for racing applications. Read More “Clutch Pedal Solutions When Converting to a TREMEC Manual Transmission”
Snopek Kustoms Built TREMEC-Equipped Classic 1932 Ford Coupe
Using an original 1932 Ford coupe body, Matt Snopek built his version of the classic American hot rod with design subtly that keeps you coming back for more looks at this beautiful machine. He only departed from era-correct design and equipment in one area – the 5-window has a TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission for reliability and driveability.
It all started in 2015, when Matt bought the coupe body, a DeSoto Hemi and a custom built chassis for it from the shop where he was employed. Read More “Snopek Kustoms Built TREMEC-Equipped Classic 1932 Ford Coupe”
TREMEC Equipped Cars of the 2025 Detroit Autorama
For 72 years the Detroit Autorama has hosted some of the greatest custom cars and trucks ever built. From the vehicles competing for the prestigious Ridler Award to the rest of the show, there’s always a great variety of TREMEC-equipped vehicles to enjoy. Read More “TREMEC Equipped Cars of the 2025 Detroit Autorama”
TREMEC Aftermarket Manual Transmission Gear Ratios
The gear ratios in TREMEC manual 5- and 6-speed transmissions to give customers maximum flexibility when paired with a wide array of engines. There are even are optional gear sets for the TKX 5-speed and Magnum 6-speed transmissions, providing even more optimization possibilities for car builders to better match the ratios for their vehicle use and engine power curve. Read More “TREMEC Aftermarket Manual Transmission Gear Ratios”
1965 Ford Mustang Dream Build and Gen 2 Ford Lightning with First-Ever Aftermarket DCT Shown by TREMEC at 2025 Detroit Autorama
TREMEC pulled the covers off two vehicles with huge significance to the performance automotive industry at the 2025 Detroit Autorama. The first, a 1965 Ford Mustang is a TREMEC Dream Build with a personal story 60-years in the making. Second, a Ford F-150 Lightning proof-of-concept build with the first-ever TREMEC aftermarket dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Read More “1965 Ford Mustang Dream Build and Gen 2 Ford Lightning with First-Ever Aftermarket DCT Shown by TREMEC at 2025 Detroit Autorama”
#TREMECequipped 1967 Mercury Fastback Predator
It takes more than money and a platoon of workers to create a custom car like the JF Kustoms Mercury, dubbed Predator. It takes vision, a wellspring of design creativity, passion, and a ton of patience. And, in this case, 3 ½ of patience with 10 years of inspiration. Read More “#TREMECequipped 1967 Mercury Fastback Predator”
Driveshafts and Driveshaft Speed Basics When Swapping Transmissions
When swapping to a modern TREMEC manual transmission with overdrive, an often overlooked consideration is the driveshaft and driveshaft speeds. Yes, that means we have to talk science and that pesky thing called physics. Bear with us and we’ll simplify the equation of selecting the right driveshaft to make your TREMEC transmission installation smooth and trouble free. Read More “Driveshafts and Driveshaft Speed Basics When Swapping Transmissions”
Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars at the 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Auction
Today’s mainstream classic car auctions are like going to a massive car show where many interesting types of makes and models can be seen. The 2025 auction season was kicked off by Mecum Auctions in Kissimmee, Florida, and we checked it out and see what kind of cool TREMEC equipped cars (and even non-TREMEC equipped ones) caught our attention. Read More “Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars at the 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Auction”