See my original post on the TKO-500 auto to manual conversion:
Just ran the car for about 200 miles: Back roads, interstate, etc
1. Very little clutch adjustment after complete installation needed for shake down run: All fine adjustment could be done right at the clutch pushrod adjustment link
2. As I experienced back in my 2006 Kiesler, this TKO-500 5 speed is right on the money: Very crisp shifting points (except for reverse: reverse is NOT synch'd, which is a good thing)
3. Hyd clutch is smooth and very easy to use. The Kiesler behind my 427 Vette was all manual pedal, and would kill you in stop and go traffic. The hyd clutch I am using now is so effective, you would swear it isnt even engaging when you press down and release
4. 1st-2d gear is def for racing. 2d gear is just tall enough where you really cant pull out from a dead stop in 2nd, but its right there after first
5. How does 2200 rpm sound at 75 MPH in 5th gear?
6. I went with no shifter console: Pistol grip looks great coming out of the OEM type boot from the floor with no console
7. Shift pattern is a little firm/tight going thru the gears: I expect it to loosen just a little, as did my last Kiesler
8. I need to look at the speedo cable gear that comes with the kit (orange). Im reading 12 MPH slower on the speedometer (Reading 50 on the gauge vs 65 MPH that I am actually going, (by TOM/TOM, Sattelite read out)
No leaks, all is still tight underneath upon inspection on lift
