Installing a T-56
I did a search and didn't really find a thread specifically talking about this so i thought I would start one. I just bought a T-56 transmission it came out of a '96 Camaro Z28. My truck was a 3 speed on the tree when i first got it, I converted it to an auto. What all am I going to need to make the T-56 work other than cutting a hole in the floor and re-installing the clutch pedal assembly.
Thank you in advance, Brandon |
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You might have already read this post by brad on his T5 install, if not there might be some useful parts on your T-56 install.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313954 |
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I have one I have thought about installing also but I think without relocating the shifter it will be very far back? You might check that and see. I did see a post on here (I think) on relocating to the center access cover.
I will keep watching as I am thinking this direction also. Dave |
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Thanks so far, keep em coming please.
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Probably have to convert to a hydraulic clutch setup.
Come up with a speedo solution (electronic output on tranny) Driveshaft shortening (probably) Devise some sort of circuit to enable/disable the reverse lockout solenoid as well as the 1-4 shift solenoid. Good luck.....it will be worth it if you can get through these issues. |
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Thank you, I was hoping that i could piggie back off of someone else's glory, I know I have heard of guys running these tranny's in our trucks.
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Shifty might chime in....i know he has one that he plans on installing.
I am planning on installing one eventually. i do believe that you have to go with a hydraulic clutch. and you will have to run bucket seats due to the shifter being so far back. i also think that you have to reinforce your firewall due to the clutch, i could be wrong about that. i seems like i just saw something on a different forum where a company make a bellhousing adapter plate for this install. |
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How hard is it to convert to a hyd. clutch? Also Would I be able to run a late model (1999 and up) seat, or would those also be in the way?
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The T56 only comes as a hydraulic clutch setup. Yes......
1. You will have to reinforece the firewall to keep the clutch pedal from pushing thru. 2. You will have to modify your trans tunnel/hump and relocate the tranny crossmember. 3. Buy an adapter plate for the bellhousing if you don't have an LS(Gen III/IV motor) 4. Hook up a clutch pedal for the clutch. 5. Shorten your driveshaft 6. Change your rear gears, because if you don't 6th gear may be virtually unusable. There's a few other small variables in there, but that's pretty much it. |
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So i won't be able to run 410s? I would think that would be the perfect gear for a 6 speed, but if not plesae elaborate. I would need to cut a whole in my floor I know. But would I need to modify it to a high hump? Also please break down what you mean by reinforcing the firewall so I won't push the clutch pedal thru. And just so I'm on the same page. Will I be able to use the clutch setup that actually came in my truck? Or will I need to build and/or modify something?
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4.10s will be great. My F-bodies/corvette had 3.42 gears and they were fine (stock tires, a little lighter weight). For the clutch pedal, you'll need a clutch master cylinder and come up with a way to acuated it. And then you're required to take pictures and post them to show others how you did it ;) |
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Awesome. Thank you for breaking that down for me
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No problem...it'll be a little while...the transmission has to be delivered and I'm pretty sure that I'm going to build a 393 in the mean time.
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a "383"
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Well I was doing the math, and if a 383 bored .030 over is a 388 then wouldn't a 383 bored .060 over be a 393?
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good question.... sounds like lots of power to me..
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4.03 x 3.48 = 355 4.06 x 3.48 = 360 4.03 x 3.75 = 383ci 4.06 x 3.75 = 388 |
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Alright, I understand. I never realized that for it to be a 383 that it should have a .030 bore. Thank you for helping me out. Alright, now back on topic. Has no one installed a T-56 in one of your trucks before?
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