Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this 1968-1974 GM X-Body SST TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Manual Transmission Conversion Kit | PerfectFit™ | GMXBODY-TKX-6874. This TREMEC TKX upgrade provides classic GM X-Body vehicles with modern 5-speed overdrive performance, improved highway cruising, reduced RPM, and enhanced drivability.
Vehicle Configuration Required
Transmission conversion kits are vehicle specific. Complete the Hawks Motorsports Transmission Conversion Request Form before ordering so our team can verify compatibility and confirm the correct components for your application.
Designed for 1968-1974 GM X-Body vehicles, this SST TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Conversion Kit fits Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova models along with Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Ventura, Buick Apollo, 1974 GTO, and Acadian applications.
The TREMEC TKX is designed for classic performance vehicles requiring modern manual transmission strength, improved street manners, and highway comfort. With a compact rounded case design, the TKX reduces installation challenges while providing the durability needed for high-performance applications.
This PerfectFit™ kit delivers a balance of everyday drivability and performance capability with a 600 lb-ft torque rating, 7,500 RPM shift capability, and double overdrive gearing for comfortable highway cruising.
KEY FEATURES:
- 1968-1974 GM X-Body manual transmission conversion kit
- Fits Chevrolet Chevy II and Nova
- Fits Oldsmobile Omega, Pontiac Ventura, Buick Apollo, 1974 GTO, and Acadian
- TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission
- Capable of handling 600 lb-ft torque
- Capable of 7,500 RPM shifts
- Compact rounded transmission case design
- Reduced cutting requirements compared to traditional conversions
- 30-50% potential fuel economy improvement
- Low RPM highway cruising
- Reduced NVH (noise, vibration, harshness)
- Designed for everyday street performance
- Interchangeable with mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuators
- STX Shifters® with factory-correct offset positioning
- Mechanical and electronic speedometer compatibility
- Reverse light connector included
- Crossmember included
- Rubber isolator mount for vibration control
- Optional heavy-duty poly isolator available for track applications
- Custom steel driveshaft and slip yoke included
- Dynamically balanced driveshaft assembly
- Premium solid universal joints included
- Heavy-duty needle roller pilot bearing included
- Installation hardware included
- Detailed installation instructions
- Lifetime technical support
- Market-leading warranty
TREMEC TKX GEAR RATIOS:
- Wide Ratio: 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, 0.72
- Close Ratio: 2.87, 1.89, 1.28, 1.00, 0.68 OR 0.81
KIT COMPONENTS INCLUDED:
- TREMEC TKX 5-Speed Overdrive Transmission
- STX Shifters®
- Pilot Bearing
- Crossmember
- Custom Driveshaft and Slip Yoke
- Speedometer Connection Components
- Reverse Light Connector
- Isolator Mount
- Installation Hardware
- Detailed Installation Instructions
FITMENT APPLICATIONS
| Make | Model | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | Chevy II / Nova | 1968-1974 |
| Oldsmobile | Omega | 1973-1974 |
| Pontiac | Ventura | 1971-1974 |
| Buick | Apollo | 1973-1974 |
| Pontiac | GTO | 1974 |
| Acadian | Acadian | 1968-1971 |
INSTALLATION NOTES:
- Verify engine combination and drivetrain configuration before ordering.
- Transmission kits are application specific and require vehicle details for proper configuration.
- Additional components may be required depending on engine and vehicle setup.
- Driveshaft requirements may vary depending on final vehicle configuration.
- Professional installation is recommended for drivetrain modifications.
- Installed or modified components may not be eligible for return. Confirm application details before installation.