That's the best in car drag race video I've seen on youtube! Thanks for the video. I can't believe how short your first gear was. You must be running 4.11's or similar.
Thanks man, im going to have new ones soon. I put an auto with trans brake and a 408 stroker in it, just actually shook her down this weekend @ Lebanon Valley NY and turned 10:58 @ 127mph....what a difference
b conover I agree with your comment about the shift light. Either adjust the shift point module for your desired RPM shift point or just don't use the light at all.
+gmiller25941 funny that youre telling a guy what to do with his own car. how about he uses what he wants because its his choice, decision and car. if you dont like it, that is not his problem. i doubt he woukd let you drive it anyway so why does it matter if the light comes on? are you going to be staring at it? no.
I raced all stick cars for 18 years, I got lots more respect winning competitions with a stick, but you win less because they are less consistent and no matter how fast you shift, you r losing E.T. I absolutely love stick over auto. The TKO 600 is a beast and shifts like a hot knife in butter, but if u r in competition and want to win more often....get the TH400. You will have more controlled launches and more accurate dial ins
This is exactly the reason I put a th400 in mine. I would love to put a manual in my LS swapped 69 Corvette. It would be a dream. But, when I run an index class, those guys are dead on. And I need every advantage I can get. Grateful for the video. And thanks for the honesty. Not many people are. Good luck.
Wait a sec, how are you jamming your 2-3? I damn near have to time it just perfect or my tko gives 3rd gear the boot. Someone help.. I've hear 2-3 shifts on the 500 is pretty much not easy anyhow. My transmission isn't broken i know this lol.
Hell my regular T5 wont even take 6500 rpm's. I just want a smoother and stronger trans. And been thinking about the TKO 600. But i might just throw a grand or 2 more down and Buy the T56 Magnum Conversion kit.
@@revinkevn sounds badass! im planning out an ls swapped ranger do you think the longer gears of a 4L80 would be better in a light truck over a 5 speed?
@chrishansen7004 I always like the 410s with the 4 speed, especially if you're street driving. I have a 69 Fastback with 502 CI cobra jet, an AOD Electric 4 speed and 430s and it actually does ok on the highway. That should run 9.90 or so. My 68 with 411 and c4 3 speed doesn't like highway(rpm) The 410 with a 4 speed auto leaves alot in the low end to have excellent acceleration and decent drivability at 65-70 mph. This video the car had a 351w and a 5 speed tko500. Ran 11.00 at 118 or so. Now it has a svo 4 bolt , 408 with small heads and 5500 dynamic converter. There are a few recent videos where I'm running 10.50s off the foot brake. Where are you located anyway?
revinkevn Unreal, my TKO 600 has been in and out 3 times now. Won’t shift what so ever above 5900rpm. Just goes to show how inconsistent the Tremec manufacturing facility in Mexico really is. Mine is getting a few upgrades this time. But these things are expensive to fix up. Sliders aren’t sold separately and that’s total bullshit because they want almost $300 for the 1-2 synchronizer assembly. They come apart easy enough s that’s nice I guess
Hey if you could. Did you go through the lights on the big end in 4th or 5th gear? Were you foot braking at the tree or were you using a 2 step or a line lock?
@Bazooka Joe bring the car to my track and I'll show you! Seriously, tho, I just know the release point of the clutch and you have roughly 6 inches of rollout before you turn off the top bulb. As long as you have a good clutch, you inch in it and stop the car with the brake. Bring the rpm up with the clutch just engaged. I have that tranny in my 93 gt as well. I have a couple of videos on board from that on my channel as well. Although it's a much less violent launch, it's the same principle. Please subscribe, ill have some new videos this summer. I have an 82 stick car I'm currently building that should be in the mid 10s. An 84 GT 408w that runs 10.80s thru mufflers and still have the 68 408w and auto 10.50s. They all will see a few passes this season although I'm concentrated on my son's Jr. Dragster campaign.
Are you powershifting the whole way or is that 1st to 2nd a quickshift? Also, is the tko faceplated or stock? I'm building my 68 cougar for drag and I absolutely love the way this thing ran. I've got a tko 600 (upgraded internals from libertys gears to help with that 2-3 shift, but not faceplated) and I'm wondering what's the best way to run it on the strip
03 sv1k Hey whats up? If you watch the tachometer actually shifted close to 6800 on that one two shift. That is a TKO 500 bone stock out of the box no modifications. Thanks for checking it out.
Hey I used to race bikes out at island around 2001. I miss that track. It’s a shame it shut down people wonder why there’s kids and people in general racing on the street. Now they shut down englishtown. I’m building an 85 mustang 347 with the tremec magnum 6 speed. I spent the extra money because of rumors of tko not shifting past 63-6500. Yours shifted perfect. Good driving.
@@damonrice8469 Thanks pal. I never understood the reasoning behind stating the obvious. The funny thing is, if you know drag racing, this was a time trial. When competition starts its handicapped. I actually ran this guy again in the semi finals and put him on the trailer. I didn't feel the need to explain this to him but for someone with common sense and a better understanding of life I felt compelled. Thanks.
@@revinkevnThe self appointed expert said DESTROYED ? I seem to have missed that part. I agree that you would be just wasting time trying to explain the difference between time trial runs and eliminations. But win or lose, there’s no better place to be than on the strip rowing through the gears. Well done 🏁
@ModestMustang I ran an 11.38 @ 118. It is a 351W stock bore
that was spanish fly for gear heads.
no problems ever with the tko 500, never miss 3rd.
That thing sounds healthy! Cool video
That's the best in car drag race video I've seen on youtube! Thanks for the video. I can't believe how short your first gear was. You must be running 4.11's or similar.
It's nice to see somebody actually race a macine... no tech ... fucking smacking gears... cheers brother
Hits harder then my principle in 5th grade.
That's probably the best UA-cam comment I've ever received my channel thank you Merry Christmas
Late merry Christmas to you to sir
Thanks man, im going to have new ones soon. I put an auto with trans brake and a 408 stroker in it, just actually shook her down this weekend @ Lebanon Valley NY and turned 10:58 @ 127mph....what a difference
Love manuell gearbox❤
Very nice! Love banging gears. It never gets old!
Sounds throaty as hell! Love it
Why have a shift light when it is on all the time?
Probably never even had it set. I shift by ear brother
And a good job of shifting you do!
b conover I agree with your comment about the shift light. Either adjust the shift point module for your desired RPM shift point or just don't use the light at all.
+gmiller25941 funny that youre telling a guy what to do with his own car. how about he uses what he wants because its his choice, decision and car. if you dont like it, that is not his problem. i doubt he woukd let you drive it anyway so why does it matter if the light comes on? are you going to be staring at it? no.
gmiller25941 usually the cover is on the light. i dont use that thing. im busy watching my mirrors, oil pressure and heat.
Welp this just got randomly recommended to me in the and man am I glad it was. 😂
@@battldogeurmum698 thanks man
yes-410's....there are a few others.....search my channel. Thanks!
Lol, I get that smile all the time. Thanks for the comment!
I guess you got a 6500 chip in your ear it sounded good did you leave a little late just kidding looks like your dead on it and had the 60-foot
I raced all stick cars for 18 years, I got lots more respect winning competitions with a stick, but you win less because they are less consistent and no matter how fast you shift, you r losing E.T. I absolutely love stick over auto. The TKO 600 is a beast and shifts like a hot knife in butter, but if u r in competition and want to win more often....get the TH400. You will have more controlled launches and more accurate dial ins
This is exactly the reason I put a th400 in mine. I would love to put a manual in my LS swapped 69 Corvette. It would be a dream. But, when I run an index class, those guys are dead on. And I need every advantage I can get.
Grateful for the video. And thanks for the honesty. Not many people are. Good luck.
Wait a sec, how are you jamming your 2-3? I damn near have to time it just perfect or my tko gives 3rd gear the boot. Someone help.. I've hear 2-3 shifts on the 500 is pretty much not easy anyhow. My transmission isn't broken i know this lol.
Great video,can i ask what tires/rear end gear ratio you had?
They were 410s with 26x10.5. Mickey Thompson drag. 10.5 lbs
Meh, 450 hp
Really liked and subscribed!!!!! Yesss!!! That sound!!!!!!!! Nice!!!!! You can shift!!!!!
Hell my regular T5 wont even take 6500 rpm's. I just want a smoother and stronger trans. And been thinking about the TKO 600. But i might just throw a grand or 2 more down and Buy the T56 Magnum Conversion kit.
@farbzilla finally a response. wow..took a kick in the nuts to get u to chirp
@ModestMustang look at my other vids, on board and from the stands
I just got a really big smile just now
nice shifting!!
Clyde Barrow pass you?
That old car was flying
i hope this stang is still in action, guarantee there's not a car more fun to drive than that one on the road
Still got it. Its been an auto with a c4 and 5500 converter for a whole now. Runs 10.40s in the cool
@@revinkevnthat’s a relief, why switch over too an auto if you mind me asking
@chrishansen7004 much more competitive and consistent in bracket racing
I run pro eliminator in the summit et series
@@revinkevn sounds badass! im planning out an ls swapped ranger do you think the longer gears of a 4L80 would be better in a light truck over a 5 speed?
@chrishansen7004 I always like the 410s with the 4 speed, especially if you're street driving. I have a 69 Fastback with 502 CI cobra jet, an AOD Electric 4 speed and 430s and it actually does ok on the highway. That should run 9.90 or so. My 68 with 411 and c4 3 speed doesn't like highway(rpm) The 410 with a 4 speed auto leaves alot in the low end to have excellent acceleration and decent drivability at 65-70 mph.
This video the car had a 351w and a 5 speed tko500. Ran 11.00 at 118 or so. Now it has a svo 4 bolt , 408 with small heads and 5500 dynamic converter. There are a few recent videos where I'm running 10.50s off the foot brake. Where are you located anyway?
island dragway..
myfordranger yuppers, around 07'
getting my 69 mach1 ready. 402w.. 550 535 stroker for street.. should be fun fun..
So i can powershift all daylong with my 350 mild chevy with tko500?
casanovaevren
Congrats
revinkevn im still thinking about a muncie lol
What did you end up buying?
@@joshuagarvey9362 m22 muncie .that whining noise got me.
Just dont start power shifting right away .shift smooth at least 500 miles and change the fluid after 200 miles of installation
what did YOU run? and with what displacement?
How much smoother is a TKO 500/600 compared to a regular T5? Please reply.
It's about the same, I loved my t5's but they're not strong enough :( currently using a tko 500 and it shifts great
Trans is faceplated? Heard the clunk when you downshifted
revinkevn
Unreal, my TKO 600 has been in and out 3 times now. Won’t shift what so ever above 5900rpm. Just goes to show how inconsistent the Tremec manufacturing facility in Mexico really is.
Mine is getting a few upgrades this time. But these things are expensive to fix up. Sliders aren’t sold separately and that’s total bullshit because they want almost $300 for the 1-2 synchronizer assembly. They come apart easy enough s that’s nice I guess
Love it! 👍
FUCK YEA!!
Hey if you could. Did you go through the lights on the big end in 4th or 5th gear? Were you foot braking at the tree or were you using a 2 step or a line lock?
At the tree I was just balancing the clutch. Went thru in 4th gear.
@@revinkevn Thanks for reply! If you were just balancing the clutch how did you stop it from rolling through the starting line beam and red lighting?
@@revinkevn Reason I am asking the questions is that I have a 1968 GT500KR clone that I am building with almost 600HP and Tremec TKX 5speed trans.
@Bazooka Joe bring the car to my track and I'll show you! Seriously, tho, I just know the release point of the clutch and you have roughly 6 inches of rollout before you turn off the top bulb. As long as you have a good clutch, you inch in it and stop the car with the brake. Bring the rpm up with the clutch just engaged. I have that tranny in my 93 gt as well. I have a couple of videos on board from that on my channel as well. Although it's a much less violent launch, it's the same principle.
Please subscribe, ill have some new videos this summer. I have an 82 stick car I'm currently building that should be in the mid 10s. An 84 GT 408w that runs 10.80s thru mufflers and still have the 68 408w and auto 10.50s. They all will see a few passes this season although I'm concentrated on my son's Jr. Dragster campaign.
Are you powershifting the whole way or is that 1st to 2nd a quickshift? Also, is the tko faceplated or stock? I'm building my 68 cougar for drag and I absolutely love the way this thing ran. I've got a tko 600 (upgraded internals from libertys gears to help with that 2-3 shift, but not faceplated) and I'm wondering what's the best way to run it on the strip
03 sv1k
Hey whats up?
If you watch the tachometer actually shifted close to 6800 on that one two shift. That is a TKO 500 bone stock out of the box no modifications. Thanks for checking it out.
Hey I used to race bikes out at island around 2001. I miss that track. It’s a shame it shut down people wonder why there’s kids and people in general racing on the street. Now they shut down englishtown. I’m building an 85 mustang 347 with the tremec magnum 6 speed. I spent the extra money because of rumors of tko not shifting past 63-6500. Yours shifted perfect. Good driving.
I’m sorry but you got destroyed
Yup, but im glad I have a car, money and the free time in life that enabled me to get destroyed. Dont be sorry.
@@revinkevn I like your comment, great life is being able to have a car you enjoy banging gears and enjoying the track life. Love it man!
@@damonrice8469 Thanks pal. I never understood the reasoning behind stating the obvious. The funny thing is, if you know drag racing, this was a time trial. When competition starts its handicapped. I actually ran this guy again in the semi finals and put him on the trailer. I didn't feel the need to explain this to him but for someone with common sense and a better understanding of life I felt compelled. Thanks.
@@revinkevnThe self appointed expert said DESTROYED ? I seem to have missed that part. I agree that you would be just wasting time trying to explain the difference between time trial runs and eliminations. But win or lose, there’s no better place to be than on the strip rowing through the gears.
Well done 🏁