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KenWilkinson
08-16-2018, 10:34 AM
IF you are contemplating a Tremec T5 trans, be aware of the following message I got from my supplier:

Dear Ken I wanted to let you know that this is the last T-5 for a while. Tremec had their machine go down and there is no ETA on when they will have it up and running again. I had 2 on the shelf and one sold so I put my name on one until I know if you want it or not.

UPDATE Thursday 5:14 PM 8/16/18
I contacted TREMEC directly about this topic. There is no shortage or planned outage. The company that I got this from is American Powertrain. They are in good standing with TREMEC. I forwarded my email to them for
analysis.

More as I know it. It may be a problem employee trying to meet a quota.

~Ken
OnlyAndy
08-16-2018, 12:26 PM
Had not heard of any shortage so maybe I'm just lucky. Bought a TKO 600 on ebay last week from a vendor in AZ,,, AMP. I was not in any hurry as I am still waiting for my 33' kit... BUT, then the item went on sale,,, $100 off, so I went ahead and ordered it. They said it was IN STOCK and shipped next day, on a Mon,,, got it delivered in SoCal on Wed. Easy peasy. Now I think I may have just been lucky, not smart.
Olli
08-16-2018, 01:49 PM
The OP was posting about the Tremec T-5. You bought the TKO-600 (I have one too) not the same.

Olli
OnlyAndy
08-16-2018, 03:01 PM
Wow, Yes, I see my error now. Will be more careful going forward when I open my mouth. Sorry.
KenWilkinson
08-16-2018, 04:18 PM
Note update in original post
mikeinatlanta
08-17-2018, 05:39 AM
Who is this supplier?
KenWilkinson
08-17-2018, 08:34 AM
American Powertrain

Interesting, they show up on a Credit card as the driven man. I called and they confirmed this. I'm expecting a call back from the sales manager to clarify.
KenWilkinson
08-17-2018, 09:07 AM
American Powertrain

Interesting, they show up on a Credit card as the driven man. I called and they confirmed this. I'm expecting a call back from the sales manager to clarify.

American Powertrain is DBA The Driven Man, so ok there on credit card. Sales Manager confirms that they are having difficulty getting T5s from Tremec. I guess I'll stick with the order for now.