Kit Components

A truly complete conversion combining the stock Tremec transmission with all of the correct matched parts that have been carefully selected and tested by Keisler for guaranteed quality and performance.
 

Drivetrain component selection and installation instructions and support is critical to get the job done right. Rest assured, buying from Keisler - the leader in overdrive transmission systems - is the first step in the best driving improvement you will make to your Chevy II or Nova.

1.  TRANSMISSION - NEW UNMODIFIED TREMEC TKO-500 (500 HP/500 FT-LB), with original Tremec shift mechanism.
 

• Provides two possible shift positions, at 16.75" or 19.5" from the rear face of the bellhousing.
   
• Muncie / Borg-Warner GM bolt pattern and input shaft configuration for direct bolt-up to the factory Chevrolet bellhousing (requires a 1-1/8" x 26 spline clutch disk).
• Gear Ratios: 3.27 1st, 1.98 2nd, 1.34 3rd, 1.00 4th, .68 5th; 3.00 reverse.
• Low RPM Cruising - 32% drop in engine RPM in 5th gear (check out our Speed Analyzer).
• Nation-Wide Parts & Service - Parts in-stock; service in-house.

2.  CROSSMEMBER - Best on the market by providing maximum clearance for exhaust while offering an OE quality look; No-flex/No-problem rigid welded box construction design with integrated isolator perch and gusseted mounting flanges, gloss black epoxy powder paint; this is a far better product than the inexpensive bent tube type crossmembers seen elsewhere.
 

3.  PILOT BEARING - Needle Roller Bearing for long life and high capacity.

 

4.  ISOLATOR - Heavy-duty rubber isolator. Polyurethane upgrade available.

5.  BACK-UP LIGHT WIRING HARNESS - Easy coupling to factory wiring.

6.  NEUTRAL SAFETY START SWITCH - Can be wired into starter circuit if desired.

7.  SPEEDOMETER CABLE & DRIVEN GEAR - Mechanical speedometer cable and correct driven gear PLUS integrated 2-wire electronic output included. Optional electronic wiring harness also available (for use with electronic speedometers or EFI).

8.  DRIVESHAFT - Lightweight high strength steel, automatic welded and computer dynamic balanced with premium solid sealed U-joints, painted satin black, certified and serialized. Built in-house on Hines driveshaft manufacturing cell for the ultimate in quality and craftsmanship!

9.  SLIP YOKE - Heavy duty Spicer slip yoke.

10.  INSTALLATION HARDWARE KIT - High strength Grade 5 and 8 fasteners, properly sorted, bagged and labeled for easy reference.

11.  INSTALLATION MANUAL - Highly illustrated step-by-step instruction manual.

12.  3 YEAR WARRANTY - 2 years to activate (in case you are restoring a car)! Extended warranty available at extra cost. Best Customer Support in the Industry.

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Keisler's Builder's Series Kit is a great lower-cost alternative to the PerfectShift Kit for the car owner who is not concerned with an original look or using the factory console. The Builder's Series Kit includes all the same high quality components as the PerfectFit Kit, but with a non-customized transmission. Requires modification of the factory transmission tunnel and may not work with a bench seat. The shifter will come up in the center of the tunnel instead of offset towards the driver like the factory shift position.

Enjoy low-rpm cruising, great fuel economy, and less engine wear with the TKO-500 5-speed overdrive!

 

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Testimonials

Recent Testimonials...

Kelvin and Christy Cannon - '70 Nova

It was a 2 year decision and after looking at all options, I went with the Keisler TKO kit and I like it a lot!
Kelvin and Christy
Elizabethton, TN

Rich Bryant - '65 Nova SS

Just wanted to send a quick note and say thank you!
I purchased a TKO 600 Kit from you and installed it in my 65 Chevy Nova SS
I got the Kit with the offset Shifter I put the Hurst Shifter lever and the 4speed knob on it and with the 4speed console you can not tell it is has a 5 speed in it. People ask all the time is it a 4speed and I just smile and say No it a 5 speed and I got it from Keisler Engineering!!!!
Boy what a difference it made in the way the car Drives and Shifts, I have a 410 Gear in the rear and it dropped the RPM down to 2100 At 70 MPH from 3300 before at only 55 to 60 mph.
I would say the hardest part of putting it in was dialing in the bell housing.

Thank you for a Great Product!!!!!
 
Rich Bryant