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Keisler Engineering
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Others
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Experts of customized Tremec TKO & T56 retrofit kits business
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More than 10,000 Tremec TKO and T56 units sold. Tremec retrofit business was developed at Keisler by Shafi Keisler and his staff of engineers and technicians.
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No, offer copies of Keisler components with a lesser quality result. Ask us and we’ll point these out.
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Years in business
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19
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Typically less than 6.
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StandardFit, ClassicFit or PerfectFit- your choice
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We`ll make it your way.
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They typically low-ball quotes, then upsell you on the options you need. No equivalent to the PerfectFit kit.
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In-house design, engineering, fabrication and production
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Yes
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No, office/garage or small warehouse type operations.
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In-house installation racks
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Yes, Keisler has three. Literally HUNDREDS of installations performed in-house.
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Typically none – they rely on others to test fit their product.
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In-house warranty, service, repairs and upgrades
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Yes, all units.
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No, refers customers to 3rd parties for service/repair issues. Do not offer upgrades.
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Factory type transmission quality control and leak inspection before shipping (precision air decay +/- .02 psi)
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Yes- 100% of units shipped are machined tested. Detects factory abnormalities and defects.
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No machine testing quality control equipment.
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Quick detach/double sealed shifter mechanisms for easier installation
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Yes, does not interfere with factory sealing.
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No, must break factory seal and self-install shifter creating opportunity for leaks.
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Transmission test stand
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Yes- 6000 rpm OEM unit.
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No
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Assembled and inspected in-house
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Yes- 100%
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No
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2 year window for installation before warranty activates
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Yes
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No
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Short throw shifter mechanism with correct shifter geometry: left/right; front/back; top/bottom
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Yes, standard on all PerfectFit and ClassicFit models.
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No
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Transmission noise reduction
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Yes, included on every PerfectFit model at no extra cost.
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Shifter often adds noise under load.
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Make/model specific crossmembers
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Engineered to maintain proper driveline angle and geometry.
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No, crossmembers not engineered for proper driveline angles and are a weaker tubular design that causes the exhaust to hang down under the car.
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Complete line of engineered accessories such as hydraulic clutch kits, pedals and shifter handles
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Yes, market leading OEM quality accessory products.
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No, offer piecemeal of aftermarket pieces at a higher cost, less integration.
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OEM quality hydraulic clutch release bearings
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Yes with 1,000,000 mile durability rating for everyday use.
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No, only offer low grade aftermarket units prone to leakdown or blow-out.
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Original OE-fit shifter handles
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Yes, developed and manufactured by Keisler using original factory equipment as design reference.
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No, offer poor fitting aftermarket type handles that lack engineering for proper fitment.
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OEM quality and fit shifter nameplates
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Yes, zinc cast, painted and highly detailed.
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No, plastic in some cases.
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