First off, where do you get $2500 for a TKO?
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Clutch price shouldn't matter as it is no different price wise than T-5.
Now as far as handling power the TKO can do it when prepped.
http://www.x2cmotorsports.com/tranny_shop.shtml
The V1.0 is recommended for vehicles running 9.90 ET and slower with 1.35 60ft at up to 140mph trap speed.
TREMEC TKO V.1.0 by X2C MOTORSPORTS
The V2.0 is recommended for vehicles running 9.10 and slower at up to 160mph.
TREMEC TKO V.2.0 by X2C MOTORSPORTS
The V2.0R is our race only transmission without 5th gear to save rotational weight. This transmission has strengthened cases, billet girdle/inspect covers and other proprietary modifications.
TREMEC TKO V.2.0R by X2C MOTORSPORTS
X2C has proven these transmissions at the track with blasts over 158 mph!! The car that these transmissions were tested in weighed 3300 lbs with driver. We truly have the fastest street driven Tremec cars in the world!!
Each transmission is hand dis-assembled and modified then X2C serial numbered internally and externally prior to shipping.
X2C does not recommend Metallic style clutch discs, these hit the transmissions very hard and can shorten component life and cause pre-mature breakage, please call us for clutch recommendations.
* These transmissions were tested in a car making 1000 hp that weighed 3300 lbs with driver.