High Performance Transmissions - Jay Leno's Garage

[@DJMotoVlogs]

I like the Rep from Tremec. He seems to be a true enthusiast and knows his stuff and he didn't try to shove some marketing bullshit on us. Great job guys.

[@ClayLoomis1958]

Yeah, super knowledgeable guy. Always nice to have someone who knows their stuff. Even if he does kinda look like E.T. in profile.

[@AndromedaDestination]

Yep cool guy he was on Hot Rod Garage some time ago.

[@mothertree]

they could do a big chuck and little john skit...then get beat up by the real thing! lol but he does know his stuff and seems approachable

[@grantrichards4950]

He also knew the proper pronunciation of Daimler. LOL.

[@brucehearn2621]

Jay knew to tone down his schtick for this video. He seemed genuinely interested in the details.

[@Mdydaf55]

OMG this guy really knows his stuff. I'm pretty sure this is the best marketing guy to ever appear on JLG

[@bluestudio67]

I learned a boatload from this video. Man, that guy can talk transmissions in a way that anyone can understand. Tremec needs to utilize Nate the most they can.

[@Not-a-bot222]

“It’s sounds small...but, it’s big” truer words have not been spoken!

[@Gr8Layks]

Kudos to Michigan's Tremec for sending a guy who knows the product inside-out. Too often I see sales/marketing guys on JLG who just repeat bland talking points, and don't know squat about the product. Great video!!

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Smart down to earth bloke who seems to know his product.

[@dougeastman]

Some of the best sponsored content I've seen on youtube! Informative, entertaining.

[@angelmarco3289]

Wow, that is what I call a great great marketing director. Knows a ton of technical information and can explain it and get it across to potential customers extremely well.

[@HillbillyHades]

Glad you finally did a video with them Jay. You seem to love their products and they defiantly deserve the cred.

[@leesale5832]

Tremec has great representation for sure. Their marketing guy is first class. Definitely knows their product.

[@lowpricedpaint]

Way to go Jay, your transmission is now paid in full.

[@TheDutyPaid]

"They can speak English"

[@Moist_Handshakes]

He's probably seen a lot of customer surveys where that issue is pressed.

[@Ms2mark]

+Maurice Searcy Is that pic Rob Ford geeked out on pavlan...? That's awesome.

[@Moist_Handshakes]

Mark McKenzie. No idea. RIP

[@Ms2mark]

+Maurice Searcy He was a lot of fun. But I'm not Canadian Eh so may just be a different perspective.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

He's trying to say their customer support isn't sent out too foreign countries like India or the Philippines like mostly all customer service/support

[@jonathanmulzer17]

This is one of the few sponsored bits I have ever enjoyed watching. It seemed like the fellow really wanted to help enthusiasts, and not just push parts. Good on Tremec.

[@TrailRecon]

Tremec is good stuff... enjoy the product review videos!

[@Moist_Handshakes]

Good discussion on transmission fluid changing. It's pretty easy, and for some new autos, there's no need to change the filter since it's just a wire screen for catching large debris, so easier than engine oil in that way, and harder since you may have to lift the entire car to access the drain.

[@TheBrokenLife]

Every automatic I've ever been in has a screen on the pickup AND a filter. Non-servicable transmissions are unacceptable, IMO.

[@Oliver0200]

+Maxwelhse I agree

[@ramairgto72]

Tremec rep was cool, knew his product inside and out, kinda a guy ready to jump under the car and help.

[@burroughs5252]

😂😂😂😂

[@ctpmark]

I have a tko 500 fitted in my 1982 SS Commodore (Australian GM) 308 cubic inch motor ... the tremec is fantastic ... love it!! Jay your the best .. cheers from down under

[@IWCtube]

Nate from Tremec did a great job explaining the products. Very professional when mentioning competitors and customers.

[@websuspect]

Jay Leno is like a friend to us companies. he should have like a convention or something with all these companies.

[@justaguitardude]

he could pull off some kind of event for such im sure... with a car show etc to go along with it.. im sure a few calls is all it would take and i bet it would be a hit. and could even become a yearly thing if jay wanted. probably more work than what he would want to do tho.

[@websuspect]

+Chris c he could find people to help with it. I'm high spectrum autism also build computers as a hobby fix tractors thingd around the house. i feel disrespected by company's like apple, Levis, RCA.move.overseas, say forieners are better workers collude with communists. i contacted lock and stick to tell them he promoted their product. they were the nicest people.

[@websuspect]

+Chris c my idea is to.make it a weekend event and a two hour tv segment called "Jay Lenos" swap meet". people who have custom home builds show their cars, maybe celebrities like Tim Allen. sell tickets for $20. with the sub theme American ingenuity and entrepnuership. us company's demo their products and maybe a few other company's that make stuff here like Gerber knives.

[@cabilgibbs]

Great idea!

[@Jordendog]

I have the magnum in my Yugo because of the extra torque capacity.

[@heavymetal375]

get out

[@grandpapa2134]

Thanks. that made me laugh

[@ArlanMaxwell]

I built a 383 Stroker for my 57 Chevy and got a Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed for it, Can't wait to put it all together!!!!!

[@bigdaddyd82vapes92]

Just have to say the tremic 5 speed in my 02 GT Mustang was excellent!! I put intake/exhaust/larger injectors/ecu tuning/electric fuel pump/coil over kit and sticky rubber on it back in the day and the transmission held up very well under some hard driving. It came with a nice heavy clutch already. All I did was install a short throw shifter cause hitting third from 2nd was awful. But, I never had a problem with it ever !!

[@Mr-yl1px]

would have been nice to see inside at least one of the transmissions BUT I can't believe how mesmerized I got by this video couldn't stop watching and was able to visualize everything Nate talked about and even learned a some things

[@Hibernicus1968]

I retrofitted one of those Tremec TR-3550 units in my 1963 Studebaker Avanti, and I did it primarily to have the benefit of the overdrive. I still have the original transmission, and it could go back into the car if ever needed. But the car sure is a whole lot nicer to drive now, especially on the interstate.

[@richarddarlington1139]

+Darren O'Conner We grew up with Studebakers (believe it or not). We had a '53 station wagon, a '64 Hawk (nice car), then my mom got hold of a Lark (not so nice). I don't remember what year, though. The Avanti was like THE dream car for Studie owners. I'm sure yours is as well.

[@dong2377]

I put a tremec in everything I own. Even my lawnmower

[@dong2377]

+Nic Parker But you don't know me, I'm very shifty. No pun intended.

[@Skittledikk]

Cringe.

[@the6cow6god6]

so they DO fit in Honda's?! ;)

[@Hipas_Account]

i had a knee injury... and no doctor could find a good result to make my leg work... then i had to get a wheelchair, since i was feeling fancy, i thought, well heck, lets get an Electric Wheelchair, and decided to put a tremec 5 speed in it... then one day, i was thinking... could this fit my knee.... so now i have a Tremec 5 Speed left leg...

[@dong2377]

You too!?

[@watchdup7023]

I too use Tremec in all my builds, I even put a high revving number in my wife's thrashed old vibrator. She's got smiles for miles now

[@BennyTygohome]

This was perhaps my favorite guest on this channel. Actually worth listening to.

[@johnmathew3389]

Excellent

[@Ballenxj]

Thank you both Jay and Nate. I never realized how versatile Tremec transmissions are. Very informative, and of course thumbs up for this video.

[@jsnyara]

They're 100% right. The biggest regret i had was not just buying a new transmission from tremec. I got some shitpile off of craigslist for $2200 and had to spend $1200 on top of that just to get it working right. When i could have just bought a brand new magnum for $3000.

[@hankfink]

Thanks for this video Jay!

[@sdavrider]

I appreciate that Jay reinforced several times that we hot rodders are often on a low budget!

[@ArlanMaxwell]

I built a 383 Stroker with 550 hp and a Tremec T56 Magnum 6 speed for it. Can't wait to put them together!!!!!!

[@buymycorp]

Nate Tovey - the Tremec Marketing Director was impressive. I'm used to Jay exhibiting encyclopedic knowledge of all things automotive. But Nate stood toe to toe while being taped for a KZbin channel. It speaks highly of the operation that Tremec is running.

[@dickjohnsoniv5692]

I wonder, would Tremec Transmissions be good for MK2, MK3, MK4 Supra's? Specially the Turbo versions?

[@silveravnt]

Lifetime fluid means the lifetime of the warrantee.

[@abitnutz6747]

That 6-speed is YUGE! I bet when an LS is bolted to one it looks like a transmission with an engine hung off it.

[@TheBrokenLife]

They do. Plus they don't fit in anything without cutting the floor up.

[@JimmyDaleRacing]

3 days with a deadblow hammer to fit the T56 in my Datsun. But hey it fit .. Eventually. Sure as hell didn't break .

[@ShawnDickens]

I put a magnum in my 98 Camaro when I put in the 416ci LS3. No modifications needed since D&D converted the tail housing before shipping it. Then again it had a T56 to start.

[@TheBrokenLife]

Shawn Dickens T56 and Magnum are pretty much the same size. A 4 speed or T5 car has to be beaten into submission to fit a 6 speed.

[@ShawnDickens]

I know, but he did say anything. It is a bit bigger.

[@plumbandsquare1]

That dude knows his stuff!

[@DeathByLego]

Thinking about putting a 6 speed manual tremec in my 74 corvette... should I spend the large 4grand?

[@marcuswillson4523]

are they only for usdm or will this fit on an s-chassis?

[@frozenpete788]

I work in the truck industry in Europe and almost everything related to transmission is Zf stuff and yeah it's so a pain to work with them sometimes, I own a few Bmw with zf manual and autos transmissions, sometimes I'd rather have the rattle from the Getrag than the Zf shifter stucked in front of 5th or the fear of a blow clutch pack in the 4hp-22 after smog test..

[@geejay5653]

That rep knows his stuff

[@gary8t88]

Jay if its something you have to use a automatic in, what do you use? I lost my leg a couple years ago a can only drive automatics now.

[@sacooper802]

I HAD A GREAT DAY TODAY AT ROLEX MOTORSPORT REUNION IN MONTEREY, MET ALL THE FORD FAMILY AND AARON SHELBY, TOMORROW IM OFF TO THE PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURSE AND HOPE TO RUB ELBOWS WITH YOU JAY.

[@fraco411]

Tried to go on Tremecs website and it wouldn't load. Do they do anything for vintage 4x4 trucks?

[@captainredneck0683]

It's like my dad says, cheap aint good, and good aint cheap. That definitely applies here.

[@twots22]

Thanks for the lesson. Very Interesting to know. Keep it coming Jay you are giving back in buckets. Thank you.

[@carguy638]

I love tremecs

[@stevenpham1961]

Electronic & mechanical tachometer hook ups that's great. Mechanical really gives u that "feel" as if your one w the machine.

[@dickjohnsoniv5692]

I've always been a HUGE fan of Jay "The Big Dog" since the 80's and 90's.

[@lsxbird7874]

Iove my t56 that i just swapped in. They really did something right when they made the t56, and continued to perfect it in the magnum

[@TheNova64000]

I've been seriously considering swapping a TKO 600 into my early Nova that currently has a 350TH in it. While the Bare Transmission is about $2450 from Summit Racing, the cost to do a complete conversion is in the neighborhood of $4500-$5000, depending upon what parts you use to complete the conversion...

[@21cdartmouthian]

Good education on the Tremec. Thanks Jay.

[@casualobserver77]

That dude knew his stuff. Nice to see that...

[@thehellfox3423]

Dexron ATF in the magnum?? I thought you ran synchromesh or a MTF fluid in these, or is it just the ATF for the Magnum and MTF or synchromesh for the TKO 3550, 500 or 600?

[@daveisom]

Great stuff, more of these please!

[@dano4572]

very informative ,and the rep. guy knew his stuff! thanx Mr Leno Dano

[@marnimal72]

Happy Birthday Jay 🎉

[@chikken_soup]

_"Back in the day"_ Jay's favorite line

[@sclogse1]

God, it makes me think of the Jaguar. A 2000 XJ8. San Francisco hills. Something failed in it..a part that should have been metal to begin with. So, I get the rebuilt. Labor will get you. Rebuilt lasted me about two years. No, actually, only a few months. One section got a crack in it, and it turned out other Jags had the same problem with their rebuilts. So, that was covered, being under a year. It was interesting to look at the inside of the section that failed. It's like an ant farm for the way the walls were designed for fluid movement. So, I babied the repaired one. Then that transmission lasted me two years. Brutal. Had to give up the car.

[@JimS870]

Nate or Jay, I have a 2016 Mustang GT, if I wanted to swap in a Tremec TR6060 to replace the 6-speed Getrag, how much money would I be looking at? Would the clutch and everything need replacement too?

[@NegativeNumbers427]

Try American Powertrain. They sell Tremec transmissions as well as clutches, cross members, etc. americanpowertrain.com/c-400678-transmission-kits-ford-2005-13-mustang.html

[@NegativeNumbers427]

All together, should be less than $4,000. Still the option to sell your Getrag etc to cover/recover costs.

[@васяВАсин-е4о]

Love u Jay. Don't know why am saying that, but I love you and your passion to the cars. Great man.

[@arisporrazzo4268]

Love the show is there a 1440p quality in the works?

[@ftwfckyea1227]

Cool vid, nice to hear a guest know his stuff.

[@cpjones1989]

Nice to see someone who really knows there product

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

I'll never own a sports car, or a classic car... I'll never replace a tranny. I still watch these videos for some reason.

[@delvesdg]

You are a person, like myself, who either loves the technical talk or loves the information in general.

[@aaronwoodcock4715]

A friend of yours might wanna build one as a project, and you will open your mouth with a silver tongue full of information.

[@udaaz]

I like Nate he seems to really know his stuff

[@Garth2011]

Besides the adaptability, it would be wonderful to know the advantages of these over a stock manual transmission. Some have said you don't need to clutch these to shift.

[@andremessier7619]

Hi jayI have one question for your tremec guy i'm looking if its possible to hook up this either t-5 or tremec box to an awd casing so I can turn my 1973 capri into an awd system I do have all of the component but the original 5 speed that on it would not be strong enough to withand a stronger version of the 2.9 liter specially the ford 2.9 liter cosworth 24 valve version of it like your show the jay garage well done

[@bassmasterbri]

Nate is a great person and very knowledgeable about Tremec BUT on the TKO 5spd he only indicated that there are 3 SHIFTER LOCATIONS WHEN THERE IS ACTUALLY 4 LOCATIONS.... Yes, that large 4-bolt cover on top of the main transmission case cover that holds the 3 gear selector shafts is where a front mounted shifter can be located! Now, please don't anyone bet against me on this, because as a former TKO Technician of a ELITE TREMEC DEALER ( 1 of 13 in the world at that time around 2010 ) I was responsible for installing FRONT SHIFTERS on TKO TREMECS that left our distribution/research center, including more than a few that went to Roy Brizzio's custom car building shop. I left that ELITE DEALER in 2013 because my dad had a heart attack and could no longer care for his estate by himself so I relocated there over 200 miles away.... Like I said Nate is a great guy ( I think I cohosted the Tremec Booth once in 2009 at ZMAX DRAGWAY in Charlotte NC in 2009 ) but for some reason tonight upon seeing this video I felt the need to correct the oversight of the FRONT SHIFTER LOCATION because I am very proud of the status of the work I did using this location.... 😎

[@cartmanrlsusall]

I like the crate engine approach everything you need to make it work standalone in a box this makes it more likely to get your project finished

[@TheBrokenLife]

It's just hugely expensive. Like the Blueprint Engines you see on the Motortrend channel are like $20k for 500hp. No thanks.

[@RoeShamBoe]

+Maxwelhse crate motors are less than 5k. 20k sounds like they are including labor or other stuff.

[@aserta]

A transmission is the last thing you want to have to pull more than once in your life time in a car. So, this, is one part i always keep well clean, and serviced, and with as good enough a unit as money can get.

[@roywhiteo5]

i was hoping they would bring a cutaway demonstrator. i am actually very interested in learning more about transmissions

[@KPearce57]

Check out Erick the Car guy he did a series with a transmission guy on a T5

[@1Kurgan1]

Manuals are pretty straight forward. Gear stacks and shift forks essentially. Find a cheap manual and split the case on it. Put it back together then see if you can turn the input shaft by hand while it's in gear. If you can, you put it back together right. It don't take much to figure one out and in my opinion hands on is the best way to start with something thats cheap or garbage. Automatics on the other hand, they are powered by witchcraft.

[@RDSAlphard]

I've always like Tremec's transmission , but because they're generally design for massive engine (for example T-56 is 4-speed + 2x overdrive) , they're almost entirely useless when I'm looking for transmission for my possible project cars ... I wonder if they make transmission with 5 close ratio with single overdrive ?

[@lilsammywasapunkrock]

the double overdrive is for super steep gears, so you can drive with a 4.56 fd ratio ect. newer cars use them for good acceleration and also good mpg's. it's all about the package and how it works together. the new miata has a non overdrive 6speed with a much taller gear ratio. do some math to see what kind of rpms you want highway, put in the final drive ratio that you want and go from there. the tko transfer will handle a good bit of torque and is only a single overdrive ratio. there are tons of transmissions that are "close ratio" and "wide ratio" optional, meaning you can have a low 1st gear for a easier start, or a tall one for a massive v-8.

[@VacFink]

Great quick explanation, a lot less of a sales spiel and more of a quick and dirty 'why this brand works'. Looking forward to more parts reviews. Its hard to deny how different today's performance market would be without the Fox Mustang. So easy to build fast and plentiful, hard to deny that that energy and huge aftermarket helped make today's big 3 pony's possible.

[@Rickugg]

Hello: I wonder if you run 4:56 or 4:88 gears on the street, will the 7 speed transmission bring back some fuel milage on the road. I guess I know the answer.

[@MrHeadshot1982]

Thanks for the post.

[@StevenVanLoven]

Has Tremec only handshift boxes?I like to upgrade a 302 ford with a C4 to a modern 5 speed , but my car is automatic.Can I connect a Tremec on this set up..?.

[@braveraxeblade]

yes, the conversion is pretty simple. A WC T5 out of a foxbody will work.

[@louisberroa8435]

Thanks for all this information, I'm doing a build up Jay you great

[@dimitrispapadatos6755]

εξαιρετικη παρουσιαση αυτοκινητων. προσθεστε εαν θελετε μεταφραση στα ελληνικα

[@susanbarbier5053]

Is that Loctite 518 for sealing the cases? That's really good stuff, I use it on my vintage bike cases.

[@rcdkfjdj]

I'm sold!

[@MetaView7]

What about automatic transmission? Are there any aftermarket products?

[@jeremyd.harper2803]

Nope only Manual and DCT

[@Berserkeroverland]

Is that jay’s actual garage. It’s really nice.

[@danbandito]

My vette has the 6060 love that transmission

[@dickjohnsoniv5692]

Can Tremec Transmissions handle crazy, insane amount of horsepower and torque? For instance from Toyota Supra Turbo's For example 1,500hp, 1,550hp, 1,600hp, 1,700-1,800hp, 2,000hp, 3,000hp and more? Can it handle well over 1,000 ft. lbs. of torque or more!?

[@hammurambi]

He said the Magnum is rated for 700 ft lbs in the video . . .

[@JerseyMikeP]

Jay has a video of a 1,650hp 9L DOHC twin turbo chevy in a dodge charger that he drives on the street. I've seen plenty 1,000+hp cars with them....it's usually opperator error that breaks blueprinted/built units. 3,000hp...wouldn't use a H pattern trans...if he was smart. You'd be (powerglide- if drag racing w/ auto) or Liberty/G-Force/lenco if you wanted(required) a Manual.

[@HoosierRooster]

No they will not

[@davidkroth]

Thanks Jay!

[@MrROTD]

If you want to know when to change your fluid, take a sample from the fill plug, if its dirty brown looking in the case of ATF and/or watery looking change it, put a drop on a piece of cardboard, if it runs easily when you tilt it then change it, otherwise leave it alone it can last for 100 000 miles

[@Oliver0200]

don't you want a thin viscosity or is that just engine oil

[@michaelwalker1119]

I change it every year. it costs about £6.00 $8.00?. so at that price it an't going to bankrupt me. Engin oil I just top up as it drips out. then again I drop it once a year. This oil costs £15.00 for 5 ltrs or one UK GALLON.

[@lilsammywasapunkrock]

atf has about the same viscosity as 10w30 motor oil. many older transmissions used 10w30 as the specified oil until the carbon fiber wear materials were added, then a bunch of manual transmissions started using atf. when I swapped a t-5 into my car, I filled it with atf.

[@konnichiwa7925]

That's alot of cool knowledge makes me want to be a transmission expert.

[@dickjohnsoniv5692]

Thanks Jay, we love you , you ROCK!!!!! The BIG DOG.

[@RobMotive]

Nice video Jay.

[@ridgerunner_21]

I keep thinking about dumping a Tremec T5 behind the 260 in my '64 Falcon. But before I do that I need to figure out what kind of power it's going to end up making, because at the end of the day, I'm building it to squash the K-Code 289.

[@ridgerunner_21]

+Fr. Duffy Fighting 69th Now where would the fun be in that?

[@JoseMartinez-re7qv]

What transmicion is better a my Ford 71 short bed 390 stock engine size... Gear 3:73...T56 TR 6060 ..TKO...mecanical clusht.. I like a performnce ..drive daily

[@declanhenderson8894]

will this fit on my Honda?

[@GlobalTV123]

I love this channel.

[@Hooptierescue]

that t5 i tell had in my fox body stang and took a beating no issues

[@414pyro7]

Do they have automatic trans ?

[@Clearanceman2]

The combed back look is new for Jay.

[@gameshadow0078]

Jay stopped using the smartwatch!!!! God is real

[@markm0000]

He probably always forgot to charge it and said screw it life is more important than this crap.

[@jayaybe1]

Maybe David Lee sold him a new one after Jay's last vid ; )

[@SeanMichaelParadise]

Yeah, I think he can afford it. Question is, what kind of watch is is? What is Jay Leno's experience, knowledge and opinion of high end, luxury watches?

[@ZepG]

God is not real and watches are stupid, case closed!

[@gameshadow0078]

ZepG So you entered a discussion about watches and said that watches are stupid...you sir are brilliant...

[@pincheneo]

do yo have any left over engines? my 2005 Chrysler V6 is trash.