Tremec TKO install issue ?? pics

[91notchbk]

I just got my new Tremec TKO bolted up. The problem is the top of the transmission almost contacts the tunnel. There is maybe a 1/16 of an inch clearance. This seems like it is too close? See pic https://home.comcast.net/~perkin50/trans1.JPG

I installed new urethane crossmember busings, and a new urethane transmission mount. I also installed the hanger plate that is for the h-pipe.

https://home.comcast.net/~perkin50/trans2.JPG

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

The 3550/TKO transmissions are substantially larger than the T-5 they replace, so it's not uncommon to have to clearance the tunnel a little in areas. Nothing a BFH and a block of wood can't fix, IMO.

 

[onefstsnake]

The shifter will sit quite a bit further to the passenger side. Dont worry its normal.

 

[Deleted member 87397]

Mine has more clearance than that. That one seems a bit tight. What kind of motor mounts do you Have? Did you end up with the right trans bushing? What brand is it?

 

[Mustang5L5]

Neither the trans nor trans tunnel were designed to originally fit in this particular combo, so you may in fact need to BFH it slightly.

How are your engine mounts?

 

[91notchbk]

I have Pioneer convertable motor mounts so the motor does sit a little lower. The busings and motor mount are Energy Suspension.

I was considering removing the exhaust hanger plate to gain some clearance, but I want to be careful not to change the driveshaft angle???

I guess it is either remove the plate or BFH the tunnel? Do you guys have any other ideas?

 

[QDRHRSE]

My TKO600 required slight modification to the stock crossmember. A shop did the work so I'm not sure what had to be done.

 

[onefstsnake]

Im not using the hangar mount. Its like less than 1/2" thick, shouldnt be a problem.

 

[Sicarius428]

Mine has more clearance too... I am using the stock trans mount for now but mine seems to be a bit shorter than yours if memory serves me right. I am also using an HPM crossmember so that might have something to do with it too. I am also running the exhaust hanger too which won't effect the height that significantly. Do you have the stock mount. Compare the two if you do.
Kevin

 

[91notchbk]

I checked the new mount compared to the old mount and the are within a 1/16 of an inch of each other.