Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars of 2024 SEMA Show

The 2024 SEMA Show was a great place to see cool new parts and amazing cars and trucks built to show off those products. While it simply isn’t possible to show every TREMEC-equipped vehicle that was at the show, we have compiled this collection that caught our attention. Of course, we also had vehicles in our booth including an all-new AC Ace Classic, the CarBuff Netowrk NTP 1970 Chevelle and the Red River Customs built Cha-Cha Nova Shirley Muldowney tribute. You can see details on those in the video below. Read More “Cool TREMEC Equipped Cars of 2024 SEMA Show”

Comparing TREMEC TKX and T-5 5-Speed Transmissions

The TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission has quickly become a popular choice in the muscle car, street truck and late model car/truck world. But some people think it’s simply a slightly upgraded version of the venerable TREMEC T-5. In reality, it has more in common with its larger brother, the Magnum 6-speed. We thought it would be useful to show how the TKS really compares to the original 5-speed workhorse, the T-5. Read More “Comparing TREMEC TKX and T-5 5-Speed Transmissions”

TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Championship and 2024 Season Recap

The 2024 TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout series as part of the NMRA True Street class gave us quite the thrill ride. The ending wasn’t what we wanted (a painful rainout of the 2024 NMRA World Finals) but throughout the season we saw exciting stick shift manual transmission drag racing. Without a chance to settle things on the race track at the final event, the results from the first two shootouts were used to determine the winner of the first-ever TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Championship – Kyle Miller took home the title, trophy and TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Championship ring! Read More “TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Championship and 2024 Season Recap”

Which Manual Transmission is Best for My Build – TREMEC TKX 5-Speed or Magnum 6-Speed?

To 5-speed or to 6-speed, that is the question when looking at the different TREMEC manual transmission options to put in your car or truck. How do you choose?

The TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission with its smooth, precise shifting and small case has become the go-to for classic muscle cars and trucks. It is also finding its way into a lot of late-model and racing vehicles as a smaller, lighter and more economical option. Read More “Which Manual Transmission is Best for My Build – TREMEC TKX 5-Speed or Magnum 6-Speed?”

XS Live, A Modern Supercar with 1959 Corvette Styling

The Ridler Award is one of most prestigious awards in hot rodding. It is awarded at the Autorama, held annually in Detroit, and the winner is chosen from the Great 8 show cars. Placing in the Great 8 is a massive accomplishment by itself, which is where the car-building father-and-son team of Steve and Steven Sheats found themselves at this year’s event with their recently completed 1959 Corvette named XS Live. Read More “XS Live, A Modern Supercar with 1959 Corvette Styling”

TREMEC Goes to the Skip Barber Three-Day Racing School

Going to a performance driving school is something every driver can benefit from, both for the fun and to improve your driving skills. Even if you’ll never go racing, you’ll see a great improvement in everyday driving skills making it easier to handle difficult situations and maybe even avoid an accident. Read More “TREMEC Goes to the Skip Barber Three-Day Racing School”

Measurement Comparison of TREMEC Aftermarket Manual Transmissions

If you’re choosing a new TREMEC 5- or 6-speed manual transmission for your car or truck build, fitment is one of the important considerations. Here’s a guide that provides the critical measurements for all current TREMEC aftermarket lineup. Read More “Measurement Comparison of TREMEC Aftermarket Manual Transmissions”

TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout and All-Female True Street NMRA Norwalk Ohio

The second round of the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout and All-Female True Street competitions rolled into the luxurious grounds of Summit Motorsports Park for the 2024 NMRA Homecoming event. In both classes there was excitement, racing intrigue and the usual wild cards that happen when it’s all on the line in drag racing. Read More “TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout and All-Female True Street NMRA Norwalk Ohio”

Get Ready for Round Two of the 2024 TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Series

Round two of the 2024 TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout series heads to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, as part of the NMRA 25th Anniversary Ford Homecoming event June 6-9. At the 2023 race, we saw one of the closest finishes ever for the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout, as Scott Triolo held off Jeff Smith for the win. And then for the first shootout of 2024 at Gainesville Raceway we saw the overall fastest field ever for a TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout. Read More “Get Ready for Round Two of the 2024 TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Series”