t56 swap list, everything you need to know!

[tippmann243]

Quote: Originally Posted by Redsdime

aw yes thank you for the pic

im sure i can use the 98 and up also


what would you recomend for a clutch and pressure plate?

and what about the slave cylinder master on hte firewall?

im not a mind reader, give me some more information

[Redsdime]

sorry i didnt finish ha on how to mount it on the firewall.

from what i understand i guess the master on the fire wall needs to fit in the wall and be able to turn to a fixed postion? or i could be wrong

i just know how to about the trany swap, i ve never done a auto to manuel swap

[tippmann243]

Quote: Originally Posted by Redsdime

sorry i didnt finish ha on how to mount it on the firewall.

from what i understand i guess the master on the fire wall needs to fit in the wall and be able to turn to a fixed postion? or i could be wrong

i just know how to about the trany swap, i ve never done a auto to manuel swap

English, do you speak it?

[Redsdime]

i just dont know how to swap the auto to the 6speed far as mounting and cutting the floor

im not the greatest at putting my thoughts into text as you can see

[tippmann243]

im not as familiar with the second gens as i am with the first gens but on my first gen truck the spot where the stock shifter should have came through the floor was stamped. the fire wall as also dimpled where the two master cylinder bolts went through the firewall.

everything was bolt in for me when i went from a 700r4 to a t56

[Redsdime]

hey its cool you did give me alot of info

[tippmann243]

Quote: Originally Posted by Redsdime

hey its cool you did give me alot of info

its hard to help some one when you have no clue what the **** they are saying............

[Redsdime]

what would you recomend for a good clutch, having 350 hp?

[mr spree]

Where can i find the LSX/4.3 Clutch Line? Ive looked around and cant seem to find it.

[sixspeeddemon]

Quote: Originally Posted by Redsdime

what would you recomend for a good clutch, having 350 hp?

RAM, if you don't plan on going any higher, a powergrip HD kit will do fine, if you start going crazy with more HP, slicks, etc. you'll need more clutch.

[Redsdime]

ram, is there certain seris?

[sixspeeddemon]

Either
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAM-88516HDX/
or
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAM-98516/

If you are planning upgrades, go with;
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAM-98516HD/

[slownlo]

My buddy has a t56 he wants to swap me for my turbo 350. I got about a grand in my th350. I am doing it in about a month. I am just trying to figure out the swap. Does any one have a flywheel for and older style 350 pre 88 or do you know anyone with one. The t56 is coming out of a lt1 car 1piece rear main seal, and mine is a two piece. I think all I need is this flywheel and I'll be golden. My 350 is puting out around 450hp with 3.73 so it will be a blast to drive. I am just tired of racing and am converting the truck into show truck. Please let me know if you know anyone wih a flywheel or where I can get one for a good price. Also my trcuk was an original 1996 2.2 5 speed what should I do about the master out of the firewall, and the hydraulic line. I am getting everthing off the camaro so let me know what I need PLEASE.

[tippmann243]

if i remember correctly centerforce makes the conversion flywheel you are looking for.

last i remember it was 400+ just for the flywheel

[slownlo]

yeah i found out about an hour after I posted. I found one for 350. I just wish I could find one that someone never used and wants to get rid of it.

[Maverick2664]

hows the durability on the t56's... i know what the factory rating is on them, but thats often under rated, and i know ive seen them stock in some badass camaros/trans ams and still hold up... anyone have an idea on what the "real world" rating is on them?

[sixspeeddemon]

60,000 miles, about 3,000 passes side-stepping the clutch at 6500 rpm with slicks running 11's and 12's over the last 7 years, and all I have had to do so far is replace the input shaft seal. This is after I bought it used also, so i would say it's pretty durable. I know SAM had one in Hot Rod a few years back that was running into the 10's without any mods.

[Maverick2664]

Quote: Originally Posted by sixspeeddemon

60,000 miles, about 3,000 passes side-stepping the clutch at 6500 rpm with slicks running 11's and 12's over the last 7 years, and all I have had to do so far is replace the input shaft seal. This is after I bought it used also, so i would say it's pretty durable. I know SAM had one in Hot Rod a few years back that was running into the 10's without any mods.

thanks, thats exactly what i wanted to hear, you just took a giant load off my mind... looks like its set in stone that a t56 is what im getting

which version is yours? the lt1 or ls1?

[sixspeeddemon]

LT1
I have talked to a lot of trany shops on these too, and they say the biggest problem they see is lack of lubrication, otherwise, pretty worry free.

[Maverick2664]

ok cool thanks, the hunt is on for a t56 now