Author: Patrick Hill

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?”

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”

TREMEC-Equipped Great 8 1959 Chrysler 1000X

When you think of pro touring, the first visual that comes to mind is probably not a massive classic luxury car. Tony Arme and his team at American Legend Hotrods and Muscle Cars took pro touring into new territory with a 1959 Chrysler 300E named 1000x custom built for Randy Kohltfarber. Read More “TREMEC-Equipped Great 8 1959 Chrysler 1000X”

Swapping a TREMEC TKX 5-speed Transmission in Place of a Toploader 4-speed in a 1966 Ford Mustang

Swapping a TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission in place of an original Ford Toploader 4-speed is an easy process that transforms the way a classic car drives and feels. For this article, we photographed the transmission upgrade on a 1966 Mustang, which is a great example of how the compact TKX was designed for easy fitment in early Pony cars and muscle cars. The Ford Toploader was one of the best factory 4-speeds you could get during the muscle car era. But it is easy to see how the overdrive, increased torque capacity and improved shift feel in the modern TREMEC TKX 5-speed is a great upgrade. Read More “Swapping a TREMEC TKX 5-speed Transmission in Place of a Toploader 4-speed in a 1966 Ford Mustang”

TREMEC Equipped Cars of the 2024 Detroit Autorama

The 2024 Detroit Autorama was packed with some amazing machines, including a wide array of #TREMECequipped cars and trucks. Detroit Autorama is also host to the Ridler Award, one of most prestigious awards in the U.S. for custom and hot rod car owners and builders. It is awarded annually at the Detroit Autorama to an exceptional vehicle that has never been shown before. Read More “TREMEC Equipped Cars of the 2024 Detroit Autorama”

Jeff Smith Wins First TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout of 2024

The first TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout of 2024 was action packed and featured one of the tightest fields ever at the 2024 NMRA Spring Break Shootout at Gainesville Raceway. With fierce competition and a few surprises, it was no easy task for TREMEC-equipped racer Jeff Smith to take home his fourth TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Title.

For all three TREMEC Stick Shift Shootouts in 2024, TREMEC has partnered with McLeod Racing to sweeten the pot. If the winner is running a TREMEC transmission the racer will get an additional $1,000 from TREMEC. Racers who have a McLeod clutch system will get a bonus $1,000 from McLeod Racing. This gives racers the opportunity to take home up to an extra $2,000 for winning the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout. But wait, there’s more! Read More “Jeff Smith Wins First TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout of 2024”