Save The Manual—Silver Sport Transmissions Leads the Way For Gear Grabbers
By Evan J. Smith
Performance enthusiasts are always looking for that next upgrade, be it horsepower, driveline, suspension or style. Today’s aftermarket line of power adders makes going fast a snap, so the real question becomes how are you going to get your newly found output to the ground?
There are seemingly endless options for transmission, clutch and/or torque converter—enough to make your head spin; thankfully the pros at Silver Sport Transmissions have your back. Silver Sport Transmissions offers a multitude of options, including 5- and 6-speed manuals, plus automatics, and SST won’t leave you hanging, as it has thought out most popular swaps so you can order everything for your installation in one shot. And if you’re doing something unconventional, no worries, SST has the parts and accessories to help you complete your installation.
“Silver Sport Transmissions is an Elite Distributor of TREMEC® Transmissions, and we are the industry leader in the research and development of kits to modernize the drivetrain of classic cars, trucks, street rods, 4WDs, and imports,” said Will Baty of SST. “Our SST A41 Automatic, TREMEC TKO, T-5 5-Speeds and TREMEC Magnum 6-Speed PerfectFit and RestoFit® Kits are the best-fitting and most complete kits available.”
He continued, “Our in-house engineers, sales representatives, and technical service reps provide over 100 years of combined experience in overdrive transmission conversion kits. Our PerfectFit™ kits are in more vehicles than any other kit on the market.”
According to Baty, the kit components are unique to each application and are made to last by using only the highest-grade parts. “Our transmissions are modified to achieve the correct shifter location, minimize tunnel interference and are quality checked for leaks, noise, and performance—"no one else performs all the testing we do. We will continue to innovate and develop the best performing, fitting, and durable products to bring your vehicle “up to speed,” Baty added.
And when he says “kits,” Baty isn’t kidding. SST offers not only the transmission and clutch, but you can purchase complete auto-to-manual swap kits with the pedal assembly, cables, linkages and hardware to complete the job. “Our shelves are stocked, our products ship fast, and our tech lines are ready to assist you if you need them,” he said.
We’ve seen Silver Sport Transmission kits in a variety of vehicles from classics to modern muscle cars. So if you considering a swap or transmission upgrade to your Ford, GM, Mopar or other machine, be sure to look at SST’s extensive line of parts. Or better yet, give them a call and let the SST staff help you select the best transmission, clutch and swap kit for your project. SST even has a long line of shifters, shift handles and knobs to get the stick in your hand, whether you’re going for the stock OE look, or something totally radical.
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1978-1993 Fox Body
SST offers a wide range of transmissions and kits for Fox Mustangs including A41 and A41X Automatics, TREMEC TKX, T5, and TR-4050 5-Speeds, and TREMEC Magnum, Magnum-F, and Magnum XL 6-Speed PerfectFit and RestroFit® Kits.
For Example the TKX Kit includes:
Compact, rounded case
Capable of handling 600 lb/ft torque
Capable of 7,500 rpm shifts
30-50-percent increase in fuel economy
Low RPM cruising
Reduced NVH (noise - vibration - harshness)
Interchangeable with mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuators by removing just a few bolts, no need to tear down the transmission
Designed for everyday street use - an ideal blend of brute strength and street manners
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
Also, Silver Sport Transmissions Overdrive Kit Overview
TREMEC TKX 5 Speed Overdrive
Pilot Bearing - Super heavy-duty needle roller type with lube seal for long life
Isolator Mount - Rubber for vibration isolation
Reverse Light Connector
Crossmember
Speedometer Connector - Mechanical and electronic compatible
Driveshaft & Slip Yoke - Lightweight, steel, custom driveshaft for superior strength. Dynamically balanced for smooth operation and premium solid u-joints come standard.
Clutch Alignment Tool
Detailed Installation Instructions - including free lifetime tech support
Market Leading Warranty
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1970-1974 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
Silver Sport Transmissions many GM offerings including the 1970-1975 Chevy Camaro or Pontiac Firebird. Console or no console, SST has you covered. The PerfectFit™ Kits bring the shifter handle to the factory-correct position for the best possible fit and our billet shifter tower provides short, crisp shifts. Car shows, close friends, and good times are all within easy reach when you choose a TREMEC TKX 5-speed, T56 Magnum 6-speed, or Silver Sport Transmissions A41 4-speed automatic overdrive from SST!
TREMEC TKX PERFECTFIT™ KIT FOR 1970-1975 F-BODY
When you convert to the Tremec TKX 5 Speed, you will experience:
Compact, rounded case - No cutting
Capable of handling 600 lb•ft torque
Capable of 7,500 rpm shifts
30-50% increase in fuel economy
Low RPM cruising
Reduced NVH (noise - vibration - harshness)
Interchangeable with mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuators by removing just a few bolts, no need to tear down the transmission. Designed for everyday street use - an ideal blend of brute strength and street manners.
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
Silver Sport Transmissions Overdrive Kit Overview
Driveshafts are no longer included in your order but may be purchased separately.
TREMEC TKX 5 Speed Overdrive
STX Shifters® - True offset for a factory-correct shifter position
Pilot Bearing - Super heavy-duty needle roller type with lube seal for long life
Installation Hardware - Every bolt you need is included and clearly labeled
Isolator Mount - Rubber for vibration isolation or optional heavy-duty poly for track duty
Crossmember - CAD designed, lightweight, and box welded for rigidity. Better exhaust clearance and rigidity compared to tubular or aluminum variants.
Speedometer Connection - Mechanical and electronic compatible
Reverse Lights Connector - Waterproof connector
5-Speed Shift Pattern Plate - Maintains original appearance ('70-'71 Camaro Only)
Driveshaft & Slip Yoke - Lightweight, steel, custom driveshaft for superior strength. Dynamically balanced for smooth operation and premium solid u-joints come standard.
Detailed Installation Instructions - including free lifetime tech support
Market Leading Warranty
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Need a Clutch?
SST has a variety of single- and dual-disc clutches designed to work within your torque range and with th4e SST kits. The Street Pro is the perfect choice for an entry level performance clutch for the street. “We recommend it for cars up to 400hp (depending on part number) with mild engine mods and street tires. Included is a high clamp load pressure plate, an organic disc for smooth and even engagement with increased holding power over stock. Our kits are complete with pressure plate, disc, throw out bearing (where applicable) pilot bushing (where applicable) and alignment tool. If you are looking for a clutch that's a great step up from your stock set up, the Silver Sport Transmissions by McLeod Street Pro is the clutch for you.”
Intended for the high horsepower street/strip fan, the McLeod RXT Street twin clutch kit is able to handle 1000hp, this clutch can handle almost any horsepower you can throw at it and still remain streetable. It has ceramic lined clutch discs will provide smooth engagement with a soft pedal effort to make this clutch kit ideal for the street performance enthusiast. This clutch is perfect for the person that wants the best of both worlds.
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SST hydraulic kits feature custom master cylinder mounts to take out the guesswork for the correct pushrod angle and an OEM style, proprietary design release bearing. It’s rated at 7,000 rpm, it has a forged aluminum housing, silicone dust boot, piston wiper seals and a 1,000,000 cycle service life. Silver Sport Transmissions hydraulic clutch slave cylinder kit for a wide assortment of manual transmissions. Requires master cylinder bore and stroke of .750-inch and 1.4-inch respectively. This is a long-life bearing rated for a duty cycle of 1,000,000 strokes.
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Silver Sport Transmissions' short throw STX Shifters® are available for a variety of applications. They can be used as a bolt-on replacement for the stock shifter or as a shifter relocation kit to move the shifter to a forward position. “Designed in house by our team of mechanical engineers, our shifters are made of billet aluminum and steel components and use a double trunnion design for the highest quality and most durable shifter available. Compact, short, positive, smooth, and fast, you're going to love it.”
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Silver Sport Transmissions also offers a wide variety of shifter handles. Choose to keep it original with a replica shifter handle or a give your console a more modern look with an aluminum handle.
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Asd you’d expect, SST has bellhousings and many of them. Choose between steel SFI rated steel bellhousings for TREMEC applications or OE-style aluminum. With the SFI units, the cone is spun, not rolled or stamped, allowing these bellhousings to be accurate and strong for today's high performance vehicles offering proven performance.
By Evan J. Smith
Performance enthusiasts are always looking for that next upgrade, be it horsepower, driveline, suspension or style. Today’s aftermarket line of power adders makes going fast a snap, so the real question becomes how are you going to get your newly found output to the ground?
There are seemingly endless options for transmission, clutch and/or torque converter—enough to make your head spin; thankfully the pros at Silver Sport Transmissions have your back. Silver Sport Transmissions offers a multitude of options, including 5- and 6-speed manuals, plus automatics, and SST won’t leave you hanging, as it has thought out most popular swaps so you can order everything for your installation in one shot. And if you’re doing something unconventional, no worries, SST has the parts and accessories to help you complete your installation.
“Silver Sport Transmissions is an Elite Distributor of TREMEC® Transmissions, and we are the industry leader in the research and development of kits to modernize the drivetrain of classic cars, trucks, street rods, 4WDs, and imports,” said Will Baty of SST. “Our SST A41 Automatic, TREMEC TKO, T-5 5-Speeds and TREMEC Magnum 6-Speed PerfectFit and RestoFit® Kits are the best-fitting and most complete kits available.”
He continued, “Our in-house engineers, sales representatives, and technical service reps provide over 100 years of combined experience in overdrive transmission conversion kits. Our PerfectFit™ kits are in more vehicles than any other kit on the market.”
According to Baty, the kit components are unique to each application and are made to last by using only the highest-grade parts. “Our transmissions are modified to achieve the correct shifter location, minimize tunnel interference and are quality checked for leaks, noise, and performance—"no one else performs all the testing we do. We will continue to innovate and develop the best performing, fitting, and durable products to bring your vehicle “up to speed,” Baty added.
And when he says “kits,” Baty isn’t kidding. SST offers not only the transmission and clutch, but you can purchase complete auto-to-manual swap kits with the pedal assembly, cables, linkages and hardware to complete the job. “Our shelves are stocked, our products ship fast, and our tech lines are ready to assist you if you need them,” he said.
We’ve seen Silver Sport Transmission kits in a variety of vehicles from classics to modern muscle cars. So if you considering a swap or transmission upgrade to your Ford, GM, Mopar or other machine, be sure to look at SST’s extensive line of parts. Or better yet, give them a call and let the SST staff help you select the best transmission, clutch and swap kit for your project. SST even has a long line of shifters, shift handles and knobs to get the stick in your hand, whether you’re going for the stock OE look, or something totally radical.
1978-1993 Fox Body
SST offers a wide range of transmissions and kits for Fox Mustangs including A41 and A41X Automatics, TREMEC TKX, T5, and TR-4050 5-Speeds, and TREMEC Magnum, Magnum-F, and Magnum XL 6-Speed PerfectFit and RestroFit® Kits.
For Example the TKX Kit includes:
Compact, rounded case
Capable of handling 600 lb/ft torque
Capable of 7,500 rpm shifts
30-50-percent increase in fuel economy
Low RPM cruising
Reduced NVH (noise - vibration - harshness)
Interchangeable with mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuators by removing just a few bolts, no need to tear down the transmission
Designed for everyday street use - an ideal blend of brute strength and street manners
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
Also, Silver Sport Transmissions Overdrive Kit Overview
TREMEC TKX 5 Speed Overdrive
Pilot Bearing - Super heavy-duty needle roller type with lube seal for long life
Isolator Mount - Rubber for vibration isolation
Reverse Light Connector
Crossmember
Speedometer Connector - Mechanical and electronic compatible
Driveshaft & Slip Yoke - Lightweight, steel, custom driveshaft for superior strength. Dynamically balanced for smooth operation and premium solid u-joints come standard.
Clutch Alignment Tool
Detailed Installation Instructions - including free lifetime tech support
Market Leading Warranty
1970-1974 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird
Silver Sport Transmissions many GM offerings including the 1970-1975 Chevy Camaro or Pontiac Firebird. Console or no console, SST has you covered. The PerfectFit™ Kits bring the shifter handle to the factory-correct position for the best possible fit and our billet shifter tower provides short, crisp shifts. Car shows, close friends, and good times are all within easy reach when you choose a TREMEC TKX 5-speed, T56 Magnum 6-speed, or Silver Sport Transmissions A41 4-speed automatic overdrive from SST!
TREMEC TKX PERFECTFIT™ KIT FOR 1970-1975 F-BODY
When you convert to the Tremec TKX 5 Speed, you will experience:
Compact, rounded case - No cutting
Capable of handling 600 lb•ft torque
Capable of 7,500 rpm shifts
30-50% increase in fuel economy
Low RPM cruising
Reduced NVH (noise - vibration - harshness)
Interchangeable with mechanical or hydraulic clutch actuators by removing just a few bolts, no need to tear down the transmission. Designed for everyday street use - an ideal blend of brute strength and street manners.
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
Silver Sport Transmissions Overdrive Kit Overview
Driveshafts are no longer included in your order but may be purchased separately.
TREMEC TKX 5 Speed Overdrive
STX Shifters® - True offset for a factory-correct shifter position
Pilot Bearing - Super heavy-duty needle roller type with lube seal for long life
Installation Hardware - Every bolt you need is included and clearly labeled
Isolator Mount - Rubber for vibration isolation or optional heavy-duty poly for track duty
Crossmember - CAD designed, lightweight, and box welded for rigidity. Better exhaust clearance and rigidity compared to tubular or aluminum variants.
Speedometer Connection - Mechanical and electronic compatible
Reverse Lights Connector - Waterproof connector
5-Speed Shift Pattern Plate - Maintains original appearance ('70-'71 Camaro Only)
Driveshaft & Slip Yoke - Lightweight, steel, custom driveshaft for superior strength. Dynamically balanced for smooth operation and premium solid u-joints come standard.
Detailed Installation Instructions - including free lifetime tech support
Market Leading Warranty
Need a Clutch?
SST has a variety of single- and dual-disc clutches designed to work within your torque range and with th4e SST kits. The Street Pro is the perfect choice for an entry level performance clutch for the street. “We recommend it for cars up to 400hp (depending on part number) with mild engine mods and street tires. Included is a high clamp load pressure plate, an organic disc for smooth and even engagement with increased holding power over stock. Our kits are complete with pressure plate, disc, throw out bearing (where applicable) pilot bushing (where applicable) and alignment tool. If you are looking for a clutch that's a great step up from your stock set up, the Silver Sport Transmissions by McLeod Street Pro is the clutch for you.”
Intended for the high horsepower street/strip fan, the McLeod RXT Street twin clutch kit is able to handle 1000hp, this clutch can handle almost any horsepower you can throw at it and still remain streetable. It has ceramic lined clutch discs will provide smooth engagement with a soft pedal effort to make this clutch kit ideal for the street performance enthusiast. This clutch is perfect for the person that wants the best of both worlds.
SST hydraulic kits feature custom master cylinder mounts to take out the guesswork for the correct pushrod angle and an OEM style, proprietary design release bearing. It’s rated at 7,000 rpm, it has a forged aluminum housing, silicone dust boot, piston wiper seals and a 1,000,000 cycle service life. Silver Sport Transmissions hydraulic clutch slave cylinder kit for a wide assortment of manual transmissions. Requires master cylinder bore and stroke of .750-inch and 1.4-inch respectively. This is a long-life bearing rated for a duty cycle of 1,000,000 strokes.
Silver Sport Transmissions' short throw STX Shifters® are available for a variety of applications. They can be used as a bolt-on replacement for the stock shifter or as a shifter relocation kit to move the shifter to a forward position. “Designed in house by our team of mechanical engineers, our shifters are made of billet aluminum and steel components and use a double trunnion design for the highest quality and most durable shifter available. Compact, short, positive, smooth, and fast, you're going to love it.”
Silver Sport Transmissions also offers a wide variety of shifter handles. Choose to keep it original with a replica shifter handle or a give your console a more modern look with an aluminum handle.
Asd you’d expect, SST has bellhousings and many of them. Choose between steel SFI rated steel bellhousings for TREMEC applications or OE-style aluminum. With the SFI units, the cone is spun, not rolled or stamped, allowing these bellhousings to be accurate and strong for today's high performance vehicles offering proven performance.