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1962-1965 B-Body PerfectFit™ 5-Speed Kit - TKO-500 Auto


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Kit Components

A truly complete conversion from automatic, combining the Keisler PerfectFitTM transmission system with all of the correct matched accessory parts that have been carefully selected and tested by Keisler for guaranteed quality and performance. 


Drivetrain component selection and installation instruction and support is critical to get the job done right. Rest assured, buying from Keisler - the leader in manual transmission systems - is the first step in the best driving improvement you will make to your Mopar B-Body.

 

NOTE: Pedals not included, must be sourced elsewhere.


1.  TRANSMISSION
- NEW TREMEC TKO-500 (500 HP/500 FT-LB), customized by Keisler to fit your 1962 - 1965 Mopar B-Body. A number of custom features are included (with no hidden charges) that you won't find anywhere else, including:

  • Shifter location custom designed for your 1962-1965 Mopar B-Body.
  • Will work with factory bench seat OR a factory 4-speed console and bucket seats.
  • Custom short-throw internal shifter mechanism designed to provide better-than-stock shifting.
  • Custom-machined transmission case and tailhousing allow the transmission to fit your floor tunnel with minimal modification. Cutting template and sheetmetal are provided.
  • No cutting of the torsion bar crossmember.
  • 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).
  • Precision Assembled, TRIPLE Quality Checked - assembled at Keisler by our trained technicians; 100% inspected for function, leak and visual appearance (check us out).
  • Nation-Wide Parts & Service - Parts in-stock; service in-house.

2.  CROSSMEMBER -  No-flex/No-problem rigid welded box construction design with integrated isolator perch. OE quality look with zinc-plated finish.


3.  PILOT BEARING
- Needle Roller Bearing for long life and high capacity, works with original manual or automatic crankshaft.

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 in to 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.  BELLHOUSING
- Your choice of:

  • Keisler designed & manufactured titanium-aluminum Big Block bellhousing with dual starter pocket (works with both 130-tooth and 143-tooth flywheels)
  • Reconditioned aluminum small block bellhousing for use with a 130-tooth flywheel
  • Lakewood scattershields are also available for both Small Blocks and Big Blocks.

12.  BELLHOUSING INSPECTION COVER - High quality molded plastic inspection cover;  Heavy-duty stamped steel cover also available.


13.  FLYWHEEL
- Billet steel flywheel, computer balanced.


14.  FLYWHEEL BOLTS
- Grade 8+ specialty flywheel bolts; with locking washers.


15.  CLUTCH KIT
- Modern pedal effort diaphragm Performance Clutch Kit incl: computer balanced pressure plate, premium sprung hub Clutch Disc (with latest technology environment friendly friction material), sealed release bearing, lube pack.


16.  CLUTCH BOLTS
- Grade 8+ specialty clutch bolts.


17.  MECHANICAL CLUTCH ACTUATOR KIT
- Complete reproduction clutch linkage system with pushrods, torque shaft (z-bar), clutch fork and all necessary brackets, bushings, and hardware.


18.  SHIFTER HANDLE
- Authentic, round shank chrome handle, designed & manufactured by Keisler for your Mopar B-body.  Pistol grip handle also available.

 

19.  SHIFTER BOOT AND TRIM RING - Authentic-look, reproduction accordion type rubber shift boot and stamped trim ring.


20.  KNOB
- Classic white or black knob with shift pattern embossed; optional knobs: Keisler 3D in white or black, or polished aluminum Tremec.

 

21.  TUNNEL TEMPLATE AND SHEETMETAL - Marking template shows you exactly where to cut your tunnel, and replacement sheetmetal pre-cut to the correct size and shape is provided.


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


23.  6 MONTH 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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1962-1965 B-Body PerfectFit™ 5-Speed Kit - TKO-500 Auto

Overview-Ordering

The Keisler PerfectFit™ System is the easiest and most complete way to put a high strength, modern 5-speed manual overdrive transmission in your 1962 - 1965 Mopar B-Body. Keisler's PerfectShift™ transmission case and shifter provide absolutely the best quality and fit, which is important for ease and cost of installation.  Shift quality is positive, with short throws and permanently lubricated internal shift linkage.  

Unsurpassed quality of design, components and build are included with every Keisler PerfectFit™ System.  Enjoy low RPM cruising and fun shifting, while getting the benefits of reduced engine wear and tear.  Join thousands of customers that say "The Keisler PerfectFit™ Transmission System is the Best Upgrade for your Mopar B-Body."




Recommended Accessories (Have questions? Please call 865-609-8187 for assistance):

400 LB-FT High Perf 11 400 LB-FT High Perf 11" Borg&Beck/SACHS Clutch Kit
5-piece High Performance clutch kit (11-inch) for GM & Mopar applications with 26-spline input shaft. 450HP/400 LB-FT rated, Borg&Beck/SACHS.

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$219.95

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450 FT-LB High Perf 10.75 450 FT-LB High Perf 10.75" Borg&Beck/SACHS Clutch Kit
5-piece High Performance clutch kit (10.75-inch) for GM & Mopar applications with 26-spline input shaft. 450FT-LB rated, Borg&Beck/SACHS.

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Price:
$229.95

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650 FT-LB Perf. 11 650 FT-LB Perf. 11" Borg&Beck/SACHS Clutch Only
4-piece High Performance clutch kit (11-inch) for GM & Mopar applications with 26-spline input shaft and Keisler's hydraulic clutch actuator. 650FT-LB rated, Borg&Beck/SACHS.

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$269.95

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Billet Aluminum Flywheel for Mopar Billet Aluminum Flywheel for Mopar
High performance billet aluminum flywheel with replaceable steel insert for Mopar. 130- or 143-tooth ring gear, 6 or 8 bolt crankshaft, zero balance or counterbalanced available.

Item Details
Price:
$429.95

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Console Adapter for 1962-70 B-Body Pistol Grip TKO Shift Handle Console Adapter for 1962-70 B-Body Pistol Grip TKO Shift Handle
Console adapter for TKO-equipped 1962-1970 B-Body Pistol Grip shift handle.

Item Details
Price:
$59.95

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Hurst Shift Handle - Street Rod & Kit Car Hurst Shift Handle - Street Rod & Kit Car
Genuine Hurst chromed steel shift handle with Hurst logo for Street Rod & Kit Car applications. Reversible: may be mounted in either direction. Popular choice for Cobra kit cars! Shift knob sold separately.

Item Details
Price:
$89.95

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Hurst Shift Handle Straight Chrome Stick Hurst Shift Handle Straight Chrome Stick
Genuine Hurst shift handle with Hurst logo, straight chromed steel stick. 7.5" tall. Shift knob sold separately.

Item Details
Price:
$89.95

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Keisler Logo Shifter Ball, Black Keisler Logo Shifter Ball, Black
Hot New Black Shifter Ball proudly displays the Keisler logo.

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Price:
$29.95

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Mopar 11-inch Inspection Cover (Steel) Mopar 11-inch Inspection Cover (Steel)
New 11-inch, stamped steel bellhousing inspection cover for Mopar big block.

Item Details
Price:
$119.95

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Pistol Grip Shift Boot for Mopar B-Body 1962-1970 Pistol Grip Shift Boot for Mopar B-Body 1962-1970
High quality reproduction molded rubber shift boot with chrome trim ring for use with Pistol Grip shift handle on 1962-1970 B-Body. Keep that original look with your new five speed!

Item Details
Price:
$81.95

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Pistol Grip Shift Handle for 1962-1970 B-Body Pistol Grip Shift Handle for 1962-1970 B-Body
Chromed steel Pistol Grip shift handle with TKO logo, for 1962-1970 Mopar B-Body. Console applications require adapter (sold separately).

Item Details
Price:
$225.95

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Polyurethane Transmission Mount, Ford/Mopar TKO/T45RS Polyurethane Transmission Mount, Ford/Mopar TKO/T45RS
High-Performance Polyurethane transmission mount for Ford and Mopar TKO or T45RS.

Item Details
Price:
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Speed Analyzer

5-SPEED TRANSMISSION ANALYZER

1. Pick your stock transmission:

2. Pick your TKO:

RS 400/500 3.37(1st)/.67(5th)

(Reduction in RPM: 33%)

RS 600 2.80(1st)/.67(5th)

(Reduction in RPM: 33%)

TKO-500 3.27(1st)/.68(5th)

(Reduction in RPM: 32%)

TKO-600 2.87(1st)/.64(5th)

(Reduction in RPM: 36%)

TKO-600 2.87(1st)/.82(5th)

(18% reduction in RPMs!)

3. Pick your tire size:  /  R-

4. Pick your cruising RPMs:

Results: The Best of Both Worlds!

Low Gear Acceleration AND Low RPM Cruising!

1st Gear Comparison

Final Gear Comparison

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Rolling diameter for selected tire:    inches

KEISLER Gear Set:

Torque:

A833 Gear Set: 1st=2.65:1; 4th=1:1
46RE Auto. Gear Set: 1st=2.45; OD=0.69:1
NV3500 Gear Set: 1st=3.49; 5th=0.73:1

Testimonials

Recent Testimonials...


Arlan Boger, '65 Satellite

65satellite-arlanboger Arlan Boger, '65 Satellite, 440/500hp, Keisler PerfectFit 5-speed: “The entire conversion from automatic to manual only took one day. It looks like an original stick-shift car now. The performance is great, and I get 19 mpg since the swap. Overdrive is awesome!”

Romeo Furio, ‘65 Belvedere

Romeo Furio, ‘65 Belvedere, 451 stroker/450hp, Keisler PerfectFit 5-speed: “This is a great package. The interior looks stock, and the performance is great. I run a 13.20 at the track on street tires and get 17-20 mpg. You can’t even realize the difference this conversion makes until you have driven the car with the 5-speed.”
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