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”
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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”
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”
Red River Customs Tribute to Drag Racing Legend Shirley Muldowney
The Red River Customs Cha-Cha Nova was unveiled at the 2024 SEMA Show as car #1 of a 25-car series tribute to drag racing pioneer and legend Shirley Muldowney. Built from original and full restored Chevrolet Nova bodies, only 25 will be built on a first come first served basis. The paint scheme was designed by Red River Customs using Axalta Switchblade Silver (mix tweaked by Red River Customs) and Tropical Glitz Sparkling Berry paint. This Cha-Cha Nova, number 01, will be available for purchase on January 25th at the 2025 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction in Arizona. Read More “Red River Customs Tribute to Drag Racing Legend Shirley Muldowney”
Spencer Campbell CarBuff Network Trans Am Inspired 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
In a world of 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle muscle car builds, it can be tough to build one that stands out from the others. Spencer Campbell and his son Sawyer set out to do just that, taking inspiration from the muscle car Trans Am race cars of the late 1960s to influence their build. With the help of Spencer’s brother Trent, the idea was transformed into reality, and the build was documented on CarBuff Network. Read More “Spencer Campbell CarBuff Network Trans Am Inspired 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle”
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”
Who Will Be the First-Ever TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Champion?
The 2024 NMRA World Finals will see a new first: the manual transmission drag racing world will have its first-ever official TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout season champion! Read More “Who Will Be the First-Ever TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Champion?”