As third-pedal enthusiasts are bombarded with talk of electric cars, autonomously driving cars and eliminating gasoline and diesel engines, the future can seem bleak. But as we showed with our recent blog on the Jeep Magneto 2.0 Electric Wrangler the move to alternative propulsion for vehicles doesn’t mean the end of shifting your own gears. And here’s another example that doesn’t run on gasoline or diesel but does have a TREMEC TKX 5-speed transmission – this one makes its horsepower by burning hydrogen. Read More “Inside the Arrington Performance Hydrogen Fueled TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Equipped 1948 Chevrolet Truck”
Author: Patrick Hill
Jeep Magneto 2.0 EV Wrangler Electric Concept Vehicle Features TREMEC 6-Speed Transmission
A hot button topic (to say the least) these days are EVs (electric vehicles) and the various aspects of owning and driving them. For those who love having a manual transmission in their vehicle, the perception is owning an EV means losing the driving enjoyment of shifting your own gears. But the Jeep Magneto 2.0 EV Wrangler concept vehicle solidly proves that you can still enjoy the fun of a manual transmission, featuring a TREMEC Magnum 6-speed. Read More “Jeep Magneto 2.0 EV Wrangler Electric Concept Vehicle Features TREMEC 6-Speed Transmission”
Join the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout and TREMEC GT500 Shootout at the NMRA Ford Performance Nationals 2022 Drag Race
The next stop on the NMRA racing series is at the Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, June 9-12 with the fastest Fords and Ford-powered vehicles from across the country. Part of the event will be round two of the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout series. And, for the first time ever, the TREMEC GT500Shootout that promises to be a titanic clash of Shelby power not seen since the days of Cobras duking it out on road courses in the 1960s. Read More “Join the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout and TREMEC GT500 Shootout at the NMRA Ford Performance Nationals 2022 Drag Race”
TREMEC and American Powertrain are Giving Away a Transmission Package on the 2022 HOT ROD Power Tour
TREMEC has partnered with one of its Elite Distributors, American Powertrain, to give long haulers on the 2022 HOT ROD Power Tour the chance to win a new TREMEC T-5 5-speed, TKX 5-speed or Magnum 6-speed transmission, along with a complete installation kit from American Powertrain. Read More “TREMEC and American Powertrain are Giving Away a Transmission Package on the 2022 HOT ROD Power Tour”
TREMEC Two-Wheel-Drive TR-4050 5-Speed Transmission Available Soon
TREMEC is excited to announce the release of a TR-4050 5-speed transmission for two-wheel-drive applications. It’s perfect for truck and SUV enthusiasts looking to upgrade their two-wheel-drive vehicle from an old 3- or 4-speed manual transmission. It’s also a great way to upgrade from a factory 5-speed with a significantly stronger unit. Read More “TREMEC Two-Wheel-Drive TR-4050 5-Speed Transmission Available Soon”
TREMEC to Display at 2021 SEMA Show
The SEMA Show is back for 2021, and for the first time ever TREMEC, along with partner Skip Barber Racing, will be an official exhibitor! The 2021 SEMA Show will take place November 2-5 in Las Vegas. Read More “TREMEC to Display at 2021 SEMA Show”
Join the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2021 NMRA World Finals
As the 2021 NMRA All-Ford World Finals and Ford Festival approaches, it’s time to get ready for last TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout of the year! The stage is set for the best manual transmission racing as participants in the True Street class face off for the title. The World Finals will be held at Beech Bend Raceway Park from September 30-October 3 at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Read More “Join the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the 2021 NMRA World Finals”
An Inside Look at Jeff McCool’s TREMEC Stick Shift Winning 1981 Ford Mustang
Story and Photos by Evan J. Smith
The TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout offers gear-jammers the chance to go head-to-head in a street/strip competition for amazing prizes, including a brand-new McLeod clutch. The races are held in conjunction with the NMRA QA1 True Street class, and, in 2021, have expanded to three exciting events: NMRA Spring Break Shootout, NMRA Ford Performance Nationals, and the upcoming NMRA World Finals + Holley Intergalactic Ford Festival from September 29-October 3 at Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Read More “An Inside Look at Jeff McCool’s TREMEC Stick Shift Winning 1981 Ford Mustang”
This 1968 Ford Bronco has a Coyote V8 and TREMEC 5-speed
The first-generation Ford Bronco has always enjoyed immense popularity. So much so that Ford revived the Bronco nameplate for a new SUV that’s a modern image of the classic. The 1966-1977 Broncos have become prime candidates for restorations and restomodding, like the gorgeous 1968 model you see here. Read More “This 1968 Ford Bronco has a Coyote V8 and TREMEC 5-speed”