Anyone Thinking of Buying a TKO Trans?
02-14-2012, 08:53 AM
#41
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I was about a month or so away from doing this swap, but for the right price, I might be in now. I'll send you a pm.
Jon
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02-14-2012, 12:24 PM
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First, I appreciate all of you that are getting the information and doing the leg work on this!! And it appears that most of you are going for the TKO 600. I just wanted to clarify that I would be interested in the TKO 500 deluxe kit.
02-14-2012, 12:28 PM
#46
Drifting
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Got you on the list. The way it will work is the vendor that gives the biggest discount will be selected and everyone who is interested will be notified who to contact. Then you will order directly through the vendor and have something you will need to put in the email message (e.g. Corvette Forum TKO) and mention the discount. Glad you are on board.
02-14-2012, 12:56 PM
#47
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See if we can get 2 prices... 1 for "kit" and the other for the tranny.... Reason, a lot of vindors carry the tko but not the kit.... May be cheaper to divide it out in 2 parts....
I have seen brand new tko's for right at $2,000..... Shifter at $275.... We should be able to get a compleat kit for sub $3k
I have seen brand new tko's for right at $2,000..... Shifter at $275.... We should be able to get a compleat kit for sub $3k
02-14-2012, 01:30 PM
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I talked to my guy and he said he'll make this deal work on an individual basis since many won't want the exact same kit. He doesn't want to get cross-threaded with any vendors on here so I sent you his contact info in a PM. When you have the final list, give him a shout and let him compete for the business. He gave me a price that I couldn't beat anywhere else and mine is already ordered.
02-14-2012, 02:19 PM
#49
Drifting
It's UBETRUN as in "You better run!".
I talked to my guy and he said he'll make this deal work on an individual basis since many won't want the exact same kit. He doesn't want to get cross-threaded with any vendors on here so I sent you his contact info in a PM. When you have the final list, give him a shout and let him compete for the business. He gave me a price that I couldn't beat anywhere else and mine is already ordered.
I talked to my guy and he said he'll make this deal work on an individual basis since many won't want the exact same kit. He doesn't want to get cross-threaded with any vendors on here so I sent you his contact info in a PM. When you have the final list, give him a shout and let him compete for the business. He gave me a price that I couldn't beat anywhere else and mine is already ordered.
I got a note back from Hurst-
I'm surprised so many of these vendors don't seem interested in getting some substantial sale$ and positive word of mouth advertising in return for a group rate..
Elm:
We do not do any group buys, etc… but we do have FREE shipping. Our Deluxe Kit for the Corvettes are $3570 (TKO 500) and $3670 (TKO 600’s). See below on the parts that come in this kit:
http://www.hurst-drivelines.com/?page_id=120
Scott Lindquist
Hurst Driveline Conversions
02-14-2012, 05:01 PM
#50
Drifting
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pauldana - everyone will have different needs so i am getting a % discount for volume that you can use to order whatever you want (e.g. TKO 500, TKO 600, full kit/trans only, auto to manual, 4 spd to 5 spd)
ezobens - Hurst and AP both gave better pricing than that without a final order count.
ezobens - Hurst and AP both gave better pricing than that without a final order count.
02-14-2012, 05:05 PM
#51
Drifting
pauldana - everyone will have different needs so i am getting a % discount for volume that you can use to order whatever you want (e.g. TKO 500, TKO 600, full kit/trans only, auto to manual, 4 spd to 5 spd)
ezobens - Hurst and AP both gave better pricing than that without a final order count.
ezobens - Hurst and AP both gave better pricing than that without a final order count.
AP seems to have the lowest price so far-
Elm
02-14-2012, 06:42 PM
#52
Le Mans Master
The year of the vehicle might make a difference in the price of the kit also. This is what I was quoted from Hurst a while ago for my 1981:
Manual to Manual:
Deluxe Kit is $3445 (TKO 500) and $3545 (TKO 600’s)
Auto to Manual:
The cost for the kit with the TKO 500 is $4345 and for the TKO 600 (.64) or (.82) the price is $4445.
Manual to Manual:
Deluxe Kit is $3445 (TKO 500) and $3545 (TKO 600’s)
Auto to Manual:
The cost for the kit with the TKO 500 is $4345 and for the TKO 600 (.64) or (.82) the price is $4445.
02-14-2012, 07:03 PM
#53
Drifting
The year of the vehicle might make a difference in the price of the kit also. This is what I was quoted from Hurst a while ago for my 1981:
Manual to Manual:
Deluxe Kit is $3445 (TKO 500) and $3545 (TKO 600’s)
Auto to Manual:
The cost for the kit with the TKO 500 is $4345 and for the TKO 600 (.64) or (.82) the price is $4445.
Manual to Manual:
Deluxe Kit is $3445 (TKO 500) and $3545 (TKO 600’s)
Auto to Manual:
The cost for the kit with the TKO 500 is $4345 and for the TKO 600 (.64) or (.82) the price is $4445.
Nothing is really different as far as the transmission installation from 68 to 82.
Elm
02-15-2012, 08:36 AM
#55
Drifting
Seems to be a shady practice.
Since everyone has more or less the same fixed prices on the trans itself, it's only the accessories that seem to have any swag in pricing.
It's not like the kits are custom from order to order.
There is NO reason why they couldn't list their prices outright on their sites.
They should list pricing for the kits and then the parts individually so that the buyer can make their own decision.
If the customer needs something special or if they offer any package deals, then ask for quote- Otherwise the quote thing is BS.
Just my .02
Elm
02-15-2012, 10:52 AM
#56
Race Director
Seems to be a shady practice.
Since everyone has more or less the same fixed prices on the trans itself, it's only the accessories that seem to have any swag in pricing.
It's not like the kits are custom from order to order.
There is NO reason why they couldn't list their prices outright on their sites.
They should list pricing for the kits and then the parts individually so that the buyer can make their own decision.
If the customer needs something special or if they offer any package deals, then ask for quote- Otherwise the quote thing is BS.
Just my .02
Elm
02-15-2012, 11:05 AM
#57
Drifting
And more smoke and mirrors-
Tremec doesn't care what the distributor sells the trans for. As long as Tremec gets their cut from the distributor, they could care less what the profit margin is for said distributor.
Frustrating...
Elm
02-15-2012, 11:23 AM
#59
Drifting
I have yet to see any of them explain their practices when we have been nothing more than upfront with them.
There should be nothing to hide from either party-
We are looking for a volume discount, pure and simple. No games.
That is all we are asking for in return.
We are being nothing but respectful here. If there is a reason why it is what it is, all we ask for is an explanation...
Respectfully,
Elm
02-15-2012, 12:03 PM
#60
Race Director
well.... here is a quote from a tremic distributor "Well, I guess you have seen that about everyone has the same price for the trans... its because Tremic has a minimum price that we can quote, sale or advertise the unit for" he did not carry the needed "kit" just the transmissions.... that is what,,, 2 maybe 3 vendors that make the "kit" Hurst, Tremic, and???? That is why I ask for separate pricing, thus if we can find a distributor that will sale us the trans cheaper, than find the best buy on the "kit" we may be able to secure a better price..... it seems the "kit" people are holding our 8a!!s to the fire..