Myles Stocker knows cars. He’s built them, he’s raced them, and he’s restored them. Ask what he’s owned and modified, the list gets interesting– cars that include an AC Cobra, 1965 Mustang GT350R, 1956 Ford pickup with 392 Hemi, and 1961 Falcon Ranchero with straight axle and Holman Moody 289 hi-power engine. Oh, and then there’s the 1960 Ford convertible with 352 hi-power engine and 1961 Ford convertible with 375-horsepower 393 hi-power engine which he ended up swapping in a 427 tunnel-port and 4-speed. Some of those cars are from back when he was a drag racer for Ford, following his service in the Marine Corps. Read More “Myles Stocker’s 2006 Mazda V8-Powered MX-5 Miata”
TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Expands in 2021
Building on years of success and shift-your-own-gears drag racing excitement, the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout is growing in 2021!
“NMRA and TREMEC are excited to get back to racing, as we add a third TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout in 2021,” said Steve Wolcott, NMRA co-founder, President and CEO. Read More “TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout Expands in 2021”
Mothballed 1970 Chevelle Convertible Project Car
Build-in-Progress stories is a new feature we have started on the TREMEC blog. These new features will show cars, trucks and other types of vehicles using TREMEC 5- and 6-speed transmissions while they are being built.
This 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle convertible is a muscle car rescue of sorts; a project that had been mothballed for a number of years. With a new owner, the car is now on-track for completion. Read More “Mothballed 1970 Chevelle Convertible Project Car”
Common TREMEC Transmission Installation and Conversion Mistakes to Avoid
A trouble-free conversion to a TREMEC transmission starts with good planning. Selecting the right transmission for your application and knowing the accessories and parts required will prevent headaches during the installation. To give you the best tips to make installing a TREMEC 5-speed or 6-speed transmission as easy as possible, we interviewed some of our TREMEC Elite Distributors about common challenges and mistakes encountered – and how you can avoid them. Read More “Common TREMEC Transmission Installation and Conversion Mistakes to Avoid”
Chris Nolff’s 1932 Ford Coupe Highboy Build in Progress
“No bells, no whistles. Just a hot rod.”—Chris Nolff
In this edition of Build-in-Progress, TREMEC is shining the spotlight on Chris Nolff of Michigan and his 1932 Ford highboy classic, outfitted with a TREMEC TKO 600 transmission. The vintage-style Blue Oval is not his first adventure in old iron, having owned other 1932s, as well as a 1937 and 1940. In fact, parked in the home shop next to this project is a 1966 Ford Mustang that he has been renovating simultaneously to be a Pro Street dragstrip car. Read More “Chris Nolff’s 1932 Ford Coupe Highboy Build in Progress”
New TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Manual Transmission
The TREMEC engineering team has been hard at work on yet another groundbreaking transmission. The all-new TREMEC TKX is a 5-speed RWD manual transmission with a compact design, increased torque capacity and very smooth shiftability at high engine RPM, making it the ideal addition for resto-mod projects. Read More “New TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Manual Transmission”
Tim Casto Wins His First Ever TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout
Tim Casto barely made it to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the NMRA All-Ford World Finals and to patriciate in the 2020 TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout. He worked late the night before the event to swap ignitions just to get the car running. Then, during one of his test passes, Casto hit fluid near the top end of the track and spun the Electric Red 1993 Mustang LX in a wild 360. Using creative driving, he managed to miss both concrete walls. Read More “Tim Casto Wins His First Ever TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout”
Drag Racing Action from the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout
Twice a year, Ford drivers lay it on the line in the ultra-competitive TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout. This special event is run in conjunction with NMRA and offers racers with a manual transmission a chance to compete for more than $2,000 in cash and prizes, including McLeod products. Read More “Drag Racing Action from the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout”
Don Kingore’s TKO-Equipped 1960 Corvette
Don Kingore had a lifelong dream of owning and cruising an early Corvette. In winter 2019, he began tearing apart and rebuilding this 1960 Corvette in his home garage. He chose a design theme that reminded him of 1960s when early used Corvettes were affordable sports cars that could be owned by young enthusiasts.
Don did just about all the work on the Corvette himself, except for occasional help from a close friend. He swapped in a TREMEC TKO 600 5-speed purchased through TREMEC Elite Distributor Silver Sport Transmissions, upgraded the suspension, redone the interior and replaced the original 283 with a built 383 fuel-injected small-block. The car now looks stock when you first approach, but upon closer inspection, reveals its modernized and more cruise-friendly state. Read More “Don Kingore’s TKO-Equipped 1960 Corvette”
Join the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout at the NMRA All-Ford World Finals
It’s time to take a break from all the craziness that has been the year 2020 and join the TREMEC Stick Shift Shootout. This has become an annual part of the NMRA All-Ford World Finals in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and we’re happy to say that the shootout will go on as planned this year!
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