t56 swap list, everything you need to know!

dezerts10 · 08-31-2007, 01:48 AM

im looking for information on all the parts required to do this swap. i have read the thread and still would like to know some answers to questions from my previous post.

it does not seem like this is a very popular swap. and it might not be what im looking for because in the dirt im not going to need 6 speeds. My trruck is 180 degrees different from what the majority on this site use there trucks for. I am looking for reliability, strength, and something that is manual. I might end up going with a turbo 400 with a reverse manual valve body if the price is right. I did not want to go the auto tranny route cause of the cost of tranny coolers.

Gregg

the_dam_man · 08-31-2007, 12:15 PM

a T56 is strong, reliable, and is a manual.

Greg you are planning on using it 2WD right?

dezerts10 · 08-31-2007, 01:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man

a T56 is strong, reliable, and is a manual.

Greg you are planning on using it 2WD right?

2wd yes, gonna be using it for desert racing. and prerunning things like the baja 1000. the t56 is all the things I am looking for but the swap looks like its going to be quite expensive and parts avalaibility seem to be few and far between. thats not a good combination in the middle of mexico, that is why i am looking at the turbo 400 set up now as well.

Gregg

the_dam_man · 08-31-2007, 03:23 PM

I wouldn't think desert racing and an automatic would go good together? (heat issues)

for that kinda of racing I think you would be better off looking at a racing designed manual (IE something with straightcut gears in it)

why not just run an oldschool 4 speed? and gear your rear accordinlgy? btw if you were worried about inital cost and work why are you building a race truck for desert racing?

sixspeeddemon · 08-31-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dezerts10

2wd yes, gonna be using it for desert racing. and prerunning things like the baja 1000. the t56 is all the things I am looking for but the swap looks like its going to be quite expensive and parts avalaibility seem to be few and far between. thats not a good combination in the middle of mexico, that is why i am looking at the turbo 400 set up now as well.

Gregg

recomend a keisler 5-speed. Easier for clutch selection.

dezerts10 · 08-31-2007, 05:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man

I wouldn't think desert racing and an automatic would go good together? (heat issues)

for that kinda of racing I think you would be better off looking at a racing designed manual (IE something with straightcut gears in it)

why not just run an oldschool 4 speed? and gear your rear accordinlgy? btw if you were worried about inital cost and work why are you building a race truck for desert racing?

its not the intial cost its the cost of something htat seems to be VERY limited on extra or repair parts. Cost is a factor but not a major one. Im not rich so a budjet build is what I am doing. I plan on racing once or twice a season most of the time It will be a dune and desert truck.

Everyone runs the turbo 400 in the desert. there are very limited numbers running the manual transmissions let alone a t56. as long as you run a good set of coolers there is usually not a problem.

tippmann243 · 09-03-2007, 02:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dezerts10

camaro is that better?

research means asking questions doesnt it? if some one else has done this like you its easier to ask questions then search for everything your self.

Gregg

well you dont even know the differences between the lt1 and ls1 trans. so how about starting there.

dezerts10 · 09-04-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tippmann243

well you dont even know the differences between the lt1 and ls1 trans. so how about starting there.

im sure you could tell me the difference if you really wanted to its not that hard to type a paragraph explaining this.

Gregg

the_dam_man · 09-04-2007, 06:13 PM

and it can also be found by searching. I am pretty sure you could find the answers online just as fast as you would be waiting for a reply.

dezerts10 · 09-04-2007, 07:40 PM

probably could if I knew what the hell i was looking for. I do not think i am doing this swap after all though. form reading the information in this thread it seems parts are notthat easy to get and ill need to make a custom spacer. The t 400 will work just fine for my application so Ill be doing that.

thanks for "all" the help i have gotten here though

Gregg

Kurt · 09-05-2007, 02:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dezerts10

probably could if I knew what the hell i was looking for. I do not think i am doing this swap after all though. form reading the information in this thread it seems parts are notthat easy to get and ill need to make a custom spacer. The t 400 will work just fine for my application so Ill be doing that.

thanks for "all" the help i have gotten here though

Gregg

30 second google search...

Quote:

1993 to 1997 LT1 F-body T56
Same length as T5 and 700R4, so you can re-use your same 27 spline driveshaft, torque arm, and bushings
Electric 40 pulse per driveshaft rotation VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor)
LT1 pull-style clutch, bellhousing, and slave cylinder is necessary

1998+ LS1 F-body T56
This is from the LS1 f-body, so it has a different length input shaft, and a completely different push-style clutch setup. The throwout bearing is a hydraulic unit that eliminates the clutch fork. To change this transmission to work with the LT1 clutch and bellhousing, you will need to replace the input shaft as well as the front cover of the transmission case (because it does not have the clutch fork pivot). An LS1 master cylinder might be necessary. The case and tailhousing dimensions are identical to the LT1 T56.

Retrofit T56
The major benefit to the Retrofit T56 is that it allows you to use a standard style clutch and bellhousing. It also has a mechanical speedometer sender which is similar to the 700R4 & T5 transmission (an electric 700R4 & T5 VSS will bolt right in). The draw backs are that the transmission is 1.9" longer, so the driveshaft and torque arm must be shortened. It is available new from Tom Sallee at Sallee Chevrolet for $2295.

So now you can quit your bitchin' and thread whorin'.

dezerts10 · 09-05-2007, 10:21 PM

see i knew someone would do ALL the work for me. but once again its not what I am going to do anyways.

Gregg

lownslow1988 · 09-14-2007, 10:44 PM

anyone have pics of a lt1 t56 crossmember in a 1st gen?? my stock crossmember needed alot of work to make fit the t56 so i made a custom crossmember but i want to redo it and im looking for good ideas on it

Kurt · 09-17-2007, 07:26 AM

I think ZZ4Blazer has done up a nice one if I remember correctly.

ridered600 · 09-20-2007, 09:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 442typhoondude

Are there any details on putting an LS1/T56 in a 1998+ with a 5 speed center console?

-Does the late model T56 shifter line up with the late model NV3500 opening in the floor?

-Is the 1998+ 5 speed center console shifter opening wide enough to accommodate the 6 speed shifter travel? (Maybe with a short throw shift kit?)

-Is the T56 shift handle even tall enough to work in the 5 speed center consoles?

http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/S10_V8_2wdblazer.html

Hopefully that works ^^

Anyway, I just smoked the tranny in my '01 2wd and the cash is pretty much a wash....and I'm all excited that I have the same center console/ shifter placement as this Blazer. Anybody know if the motor in this truck sits farther back than the 4.3??

tippmann243 · 09-22-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lownslow1988

anyone have pics of a lt1 t56 crossmember in a 1st gen?? my stock crossmember needed alot of work to make fit the t56 so i made a custom crossmember but i want to redo it and im looking for good ideas on it

truck or blazer?

tippmann243 · 10-09-2007, 12:05 PM

for anyone interested me and a local buddie are gonna be making some of the 40 tooth reluctor wheels since one one sells them any more.

gotta track down some parts and then ill let everyone know whats going on

daevans315 · 10-15-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tippmann243

for anyone interested me and a local buddie are gonna be making some of the 40 tooth reluctor wheels since one one sells them any more.

gotta track down some parts and then ill let everyone know whats going on

Keep us posted on this, I'm going to start gathering parts over the winter for a spring swap into my 97 4.3 auto.

the_dam_man · 10-15-2007, 07:35 PM

yeah I am still looking for a wheel too. and maybe someone to swap in a v8 and my t56 since I took a job with LOTS of hours. might be getting a place with a garage soon and if that is the case I might jsut tackle this myself.

s10-den · 10-17-2007, 03:18 PM

tippman,whatever was the problem you had with the vibration???

tippmann243 · 10-25-2007, 09:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den

tippman,whatever was the problem you had with the vibration???

poly tranny mount and rubber motor mounts.

had to switch to all rubber. it sucks cuz i keep killing tranny mounts

im thinking about switching my v8 swap mounts and when i do that go poly and then throw a poly trans mount in sam wtime

s10-den · 10-31-2007, 12:05 PM

so its all smooth now just from switching mounts?thats all it was?

tippmann243 · 11-01-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den

so its all smooth now just from switching mounts?thats all it was?

yup thats all it was

also ive been draggin my feet on the t56 sreluctor rings. give me some time and ill get somethin acomplished

the_dam_man · 11-25-2007, 05:18 PM

still draggin the feets on the reluctor rings?

I might be needing one pretty soon and would help me a bunch if they were around.

tippmann243 · 11-27-2007, 01:39 PM

yeah school has been kicking my ass. once the semester is over ill have a lot more free time to get some stuff done.

ive got the parts to make 5 rings but 3 are spoken for. i need to find time to get to the shop and get them all made.

the_dam_man · 11-27-2007, 08:23 PM

what do you need in parts? I might be able to supply my T56 ring as a core if that would work?

tippmann243 · 11-27-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man

what do you need in parts? I might be able to supply my T56 ring as a core if that would work?

ive got all the parts i need right now but when they go up for sale you old ring will have a core value

daevans315 · 12-04-2007, 12:00 PM

I've got most my 1997 4.3 auto to t56 swap planned out with this thread and others, however, there are a couple things I have not found any info on. First is the PCM. How bad is it going to freak out when my 4l60E get unplugged? I assume a re-flash is in my future as well. Next, mine is an extended cab with the 2 piece drive shaft \ carrier bearings. I would LOVE to eliminate this drive shaft and go to a one piece, maybe one of the aluminum ones out of the 4wd's? Does the length increase of the t56 help any here?

tippmann243 · 12-04-2007, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by daevans315

I've got most my 1997 4.3 auto to t56 swap planned out with this thread and others, however, there are a couple things I have not found any info on. First is the PCM. How bad is it going to freak out when my 4l60E get unplugged? I assume a re-flash is in my future as well. Next, mine is an extended cab with the 2 piece drive shaft \ carrier bearings. I would LOVE to eliminate this drive shaft and go to a one piece, maybe one of the aluminum ones out of the 4wd's? Does the length increase of the t56 help any here?

the t56 is the same length as your 4l60e

Tunedports10 · 12-31-2007, 06:35 AM

For the clutch line you can use these to convert the quick disconnect to a 3AN fitting and then run a 3AN stainless steel brake line for the clutch line. I ordered it all from jegs because summit wasn't going to be able to ship my line to later and cost with shipping was $61.

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RUS%2D640281&N=70 0+0&autoview=sku

tippmann243 · 01-01-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tunedports10

For the clutch line you can use these to convert the quick disconnect to a 3AN fitting and then run a 3AN stainless steel brake line for the clutch line. I ordered it all from jegs because summit wasn't going to be able to ship my line to later and cost with shipping was $61.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

i had one made at a local hydraulic shop for half the price.

plus i have a feeling your going to ahve interferecen issues with the master cylinder line and headers if you run that setup. i have less then a 1/4" of clearence with a 90* fitting on my master cylinder end

dangt86 · 01-17-2008, 10:34 PM

The T-56 to 40 tooth reluctor ring prototype that I made from tippmann's box of reluctor parts fits on the output shaft just fine. It is a bit tight but not any worse than the original ring was. The VSS contacts the ring a little now thanks to the larger diameter of the 40 tooth. We will need to experim

08-31-2007, 01:48 AM	#51
dezerts10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! im looking for information on all the parts required to do this swap. i have read the thread and still would like to know some answers to questions from my previous post. it does not seem like this is a very popular swap. and it might not be what im looking for because in the dirt im not going to need 6 speeds. My trruck is 180 degrees different from what the majority on this site use there trucks for. I am looking for reliability, strength, and something that is manual. I might end up going with a turbo 400 with a reverse manual valve body if the price is right. I did not want to go the auto tranny route cause of the cost of tranny coolers. Gregg Last edited by dezerts10 : 08-31-2007 at 01:52 AM.
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08-31-2007, 12:15 PM	#52
the_dam_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 249 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! a T56 is strong, reliable, and is a manual. Greg you are planning on using it 2WD right?
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08-31-2007, 01:39 PM	#53
dezerts10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man a T56 is strong, reliable, and is a manual. Greg you are planning on using it 2WD right? 2wd yes, gonna be using it for desert racing. and prerunning things like the baja 1000. the t56 is all the things I am looking for but the swap looks like its going to be quite expensive and parts avalaibility seem to be few and far between. thats not a good combination in the middle of mexico, that is why i am looking at the turbo 400 set up now as well. Gregg
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08-31-2007, 03:23 PM	#54
the_dam_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 249 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! I wouldn't think desert racing and an automatic would go good together? (heat issues) for that kinda of racing I think you would be better off looking at a racing designed manual (IE something with straightcut gears in it) why not just run an oldschool 4 speed? and gear your rear accordinlgy? btw if you were worried about inital cost and work why are you building a race truck for desert racing?
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08-31-2007, 03:32 PM	#55
sixspeeddemon Gear Banger Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 421 Location: COLORADO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by dezerts10 2wd yes, gonna be using it for desert racing. and prerunning things like the baja 1000. the t56 is all the things I am looking for but the swap looks like its going to be quite expensive and parts avalaibility seem to be few and far between. thats not a good combination in the middle of mexico, that is why i am looking at the turbo 400 set up now as well. Gregg recomend a keisler 5-speed. Easier for clutch selection.
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08-31-2007, 05:47 PM	#56
dezerts10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man I wouldn't think desert racing and an automatic would go good together? (heat issues) for that kinda of racing I think you would be better off looking at a racing designed manual (IE something with straightcut gears in it) why not just run an oldschool 4 speed? and gear your rear accordinlgy? btw if you were worried about inital cost and work why are you building a race truck for desert racing? its not the intial cost its the cost of something htat seems to be VERY limited on extra or repair parts. Cost is a factor but not a major one. Im not rich so a budjet build is what I am doing. I plan on racing once or twice a season most of the time It will be a dune and desert truck. Everyone runs the turbo 400 in the desert. there are very limited numbers running the manual transmissions let alone a t56. as long as you run a good set of coolers there is usually not a problem.
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09-03-2007, 02:10 AM	#57
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by dezerts10 camaro is that better? research means asking questions doesnt it? if some one else has done this like you its easier to ask questions then search for everything your self. Gregg well you dont even know the differences between the lt1 and ls1 trans. so how about starting there.
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09-04-2007, 01:49 PM	#58
dezerts10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by tippmann243 well you dont even know the differences between the lt1 and ls1 trans. so how about starting there. im sure you could tell me the difference if you really wanted to its not that hard to type a paragraph explaining this. Gregg
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09-04-2007, 06:13 PM	#59
the_dam_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 249 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! and it can also be found by searching. I am pretty sure you could find the answers online just as fast as you would be waiting for a reply.
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09-04-2007, 07:40 PM	#60
dezerts10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! probably could if I knew what the hell i was looking for. I do not think i am doing this swap after all though. form reading the information in this thread it seems parts are notthat easy to get and ill need to make a custom spacer. The t 400 will work just fine for my application so Ill be doing that. thanks for "all" the help i have gotten here though Gregg
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09-05-2007, 02:47 AM	#61
Kurt Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 48 Location: Baghdad, Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by dezerts10 probably could if I knew what the hell i was looking for. I do not think i am doing this swap after all though. form reading the information in this thread it seems parts are notthat easy to get and ill need to make a custom spacer. The t 400 will work just fine for my application so Ill be doing that. thanks for "all" the help i have gotten here though Gregg 30 second google search... Quote: 1993 to 1997 LT1 F-body T56 Same length as T5 and 700R4, so you can re-use your same 27 spline driveshaft, torque arm, and bushings Electric 40 pulse per driveshaft rotation VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) LT1 pull-style clutch, bellhousing, and slave cylinder is necessary 1998+ LS1 F-body T56 This is from the LS1 f-body, so it has a different length input shaft, and a completely different push-style clutch setup. The throwout bearing is a hydraulic unit that eliminates the clutch fork. To change this transmission to work with the LT1 clutch and bellhousing, you will need to replace the input shaft as well as the front cover of the transmission case (because it does not have the clutch fork pivot). An LS1 master cylinder might be necessary. The case and tailhousing dimensions are identical to the LT1 T56. Retrofit T56 The major benefit to the Retrofit T56 is that it allows you to use a standard style clutch and bellhousing. It also has a mechanical speedometer sender which is similar to the 700R4 & T5 transmission (an electric 700R4 & T5 VSS will bolt right in). The draw backs are that the transmission is 1.9" longer, so the driveshaft and torque arm must be shortened. It is available new from Tom Sallee at Sallee Chevrolet for $2295. So now you can quit your bitchin' and thread whorin'.
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09-05-2007, 10:21 PM	#62
dezerts10 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 11 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! see i knew someone would do ALL the work for me. but once again its not what I am going to do anyways. Gregg
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09-14-2007, 10:44 PM	#63
lownslow1988 ALMOST DONE Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,235 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! anyone have pics of a lt1 t56 crossmember in a 1st gen?? my stock crossmember needed alot of work to make fit the t56 so i made a custom crossmember but i want to redo it and im looking for good ideas on it
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09-17-2007, 07:26 AM	#64
Kurt Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 48 Location: Baghdad, Iraq User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! I think ZZ4Blazer has done up a nice one if I remember correctly.
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09-20-2007, 09:23 AM	#65
ridered600 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by 442typhoondude Are there any details on putting an LS1/T56 in a 1998+ with a 5 speed center console? -Does the late model T56 shifter line up with the late model NV3500 opening in the floor? -Is the 1998+ 5 speed center console shifter opening wide enough to accommodate the 6 speed shifter travel? (Maybe with a short throw shift kit?) -Is the T56 shift handle even tall enough to work in the 5 speed center consoles? http://www.jagsthatrun.com/Pages/S10_V8_2wdblazer.html Hopefully that works ^^ Anyway, I just smoked the tranny in my '01 2wd and the cash is pretty much a wash....and I'm all excited that I have the same center console/ shifter placement as this Blazer. Anybody know if the motor in this truck sits farther back than the 4.3??
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09-22-2007, 02:32 PM	#66
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by lownslow1988 anyone have pics of a lt1 t56 crossmember in a 1st gen?? my stock crossmember needed alot of work to make fit the t56 so i made a custom crossmember but i want to redo it and im looking for good ideas on it truck or blazer?
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10-09-2007, 12:05 PM	#67
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! for anyone interested me and a local buddie are gonna be making some of the 40 tooth reluctor wheels since one one sells them any more. gotta track down some parts and then ill let everyone know whats going on
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10-15-2007, 04:04 PM	#68
daevans315 Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 29 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by tippmann243 for anyone interested me and a local buddie are gonna be making some of the 40 tooth reluctor wheels since one one sells them any more. gotta track down some parts and then ill let everyone know whats going on Keep us posted on this, I'm going to start gathering parts over the winter for a spring swap into my 97 4.3 auto.
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10-15-2007, 07:35 PM	#69
the_dam_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 249 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! yeah I am still looking for a wheel too. and maybe someone to swap in a v8 and my t56 since I took a job with LOTS of hours. might be getting a place with a garage soon and if that is the case I might jsut tackle this myself.
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10-17-2007, 03:18 PM	#70
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 36 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,075 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! tippman,whatever was the problem you had with the vibration???
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10-25-2007, 09:53 AM	#71
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den tippman,whatever was the problem you had with the vibration??? poly tranny mount and rubber motor mounts. had to switch to all rubber. it sucks cuz i keep killing tranny mounts im thinking about switching my v8 swap mounts and when i do that go poly and then throw a poly trans mount in sam wtime
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10-31-2007, 12:05 PM	#72
s10-den takes 2 balls in our game Age: 36 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,075 Location: florida User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! so its all smooth now just from switching mounts?thats all it was?
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11-01-2007, 02:50 PM	#73
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by s10-den so its all smooth now just from switching mounts?thats all it was? yup thats all it was also ive been draggin my feet on the t56 sreluctor rings. give me some time and ill get somethin acomplished
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11-25-2007, 05:18 PM	#74
the_dam_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 249 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! still draggin the feets on the reluctor rings? I might be needing one pretty soon and would help me a bunch if they were around.
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11-27-2007, 01:39 PM	#75
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! yeah school has been kicking my ass. once the semester is over ill have a lot more free time to get some stuff done. ive got the parts to make 5 rings but 3 are spoken for. i need to find time to get to the shop and get them all made.
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11-27-2007, 08:23 PM	#76
the_dam_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 249 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! what do you need in parts? I might be able to supply my T56 ring as a core if that would work?
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11-27-2007, 10:17 PM	#77
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by the_dam_man what do you need in parts? I might be able to supply my T56 ring as a core if that would work? ive got all the parts i need right now but when they go up for sale you old ring will have a core value
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12-04-2007, 12:00 PM	#78
daevans315 Registered User Age: 34 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 29 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! I've got most my 1997 4.3 auto to t56 swap planned out with this thread and others, however, there are a couple things I have not found any info on. First is the PCM. How bad is it going to freak out when my 4l60E get unplugged? I assume a re-flash is in my future as well. Next, mine is an extended cab with the 2 piece drive shaft \ carrier bearings. I would LOVE to eliminate this drive shaft and go to a one piece, maybe one of the aluminum ones out of the 4wd's? Does the length increase of the t56 help any here?
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12-04-2007, 10:23 PM	#79
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by daevans315 I've got most my 1997 4.3 auto to t56 swap planned out with this thread and others, however, there are a couple things I have not found any info on. First is the PCM. How bad is it going to freak out when my 4l60E get unplugged? I assume a re-flash is in my future as well. Next, mine is an extended cab with the 2 piece drive shaft \ carrier bearings. I would LOVE to eliminate this drive shaft and go to a one piece, maybe one of the aluminum ones out of the 4wd's? Does the length increase of the t56 help any here? the t56 is the same length as your 4l60e
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12-31-2007, 06:35 AM	#80
Tunedports10 Ungodly slow Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 378 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! For the clutch line you can use these to convert the quick disconnect to a 3AN fitting and then run a 3AN stainless steel brake line for the clutch line. I ordered it all from jegs because summit wasn't going to be able to ship my line to later and cost with shipping was $61. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=RUS%2D640281&N=70 0+0&autoview=sku
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01-01-2008, 03:23 PM	#81
tippmann243 the youngest has been Age: 21 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,826 Location: FLORISSANT MO User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! Quote: Originally Posted by Tunedports10 For the clutch line you can use these to convert the quick disconnect to a 3AN fitting and then run a 3AN stainless steel brake line for the clutch line. I ordered it all from jegs because summit wasn't going to be able to ship my line to later and cost with shipping was $61. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku i had one made at a local hydraulic shop for half the price. plus i have a feeling your going to ahve interferecen issues with the master cylinder line and headers if you run that setup. i have less then a 1/4" of clearence with a 90* fitting on my master cylinder end
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01-17-2008, 10:34 PM	#82
dangt86 Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 15 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: t56 swap list, everything you need to know! The T-56 to 40 tooth reluctor ring prototype that I made from tippmann's box of reluctor parts fits on the output shaft just fine. It is a bit tight but not any worse than the original ring was. The VSS contacts the ring a little now thanks to the larger diameter of the 40 tooth. We will need to experim