Hello all, I am putting the car (69) up for the winter and need to massage an LT style T56 into it. My two attempts at a 700R4 weren't so successful, long story.
I procured a donor trans from a 94 Camaro and will be mating this one, or another (core exchange) one to my 540 BBC. This car will be strictly driven on the street (3.89 gears, 26-ish tall, not very wide tires), bottom line the tires should always be the weak link.
So, I go into this new trans issue with an open mind...I would like to use a hydraulic clutch...
Looking for "smot" people that may have tackled this before and anyone with good experience in dealing with a performance manual transmission shop, in the Rhode Island (or New England) area, for a rebuild or trans exchange.
You can ship it to Tick. I believe they use RSG or D&D parts in their rebuilds. They even have information about how to ship it the safest and cheapest way.
Here's who i used..i would recommend you go up to LS1tech and go to trans section you should use a newer T56 that has all the hydraulics as a stock setup i am using a 2001 T56 rebuild by Finishline.
Gents, thanks for the replies...I have looked into most of these already...IL is closer than TX.
I am leaning toward the LT due to ease of mating the gen iv to it. I know these guys or American Powertrain have the hyd parts to make them work, better than the manual clutch setups.
Gents, thanks for the replies...I have looked into most of these already...IL is closer than TX.
I am leaning toward the LT due to ease of mating the gen iv to it. I know these guys or American Powertrain have the hyd parts to make them work, better than the manual clutch setups.
Both the LT and LS T56 use hydraulic throwout setups; neither are manual. The LT is external, LS is internal. You can use any number of master cylinders with them; OEM, Tilton, Wilwood, etc. The LT T56 does use an odd pull-style pressure plate, however, it can be converted to the more standard push-style.
Personally, I'd try to source a LS T56 from a F-Body or GTO and use a bellhousing from Quicktime for added insurance (foot protection). They're a little better transmissions, particularly the GTO one.
I have the old trans sold. I am chatting with RSG to get educated. I am leaning towards a Lakewood bellhousing, as that is what was suggested by RSG. The pedals will prob be classic ind. The Hydramax setup, master cylinder, etc looks good from american powertrain.
Waiting on clutch, until I get engine dialed in.
Crossmember will prob come from Allston's chassis works.
That's a pretty piece too.
I have some adapters for my 700r4 xmember that are "allowing" me to use another Allston xmember that should work as well as the one I am replacing.
WBT, i am tracking your T56 install posts too! Good stuff!
I won't be on the road for a bit...engine needs to go to shop for a spin in the engine room for a tune...so I will get the flywheel first, then pick the clutch based on the HP/tq.
Xmember, pedals and hydraulic kit will prob be next. I'll take some measures and see where the shifter could go.
Prob buy the trans last...
Check out the neon console builds here yet?
Neat addition to the interior!
Power, good to know.
They had all you needed for the job, minus the trans, and still took care of you?
Nice. I feel that some of these "call takers" work on commission. I have even had one of then that seemed to know less than I did.
I will check them out.
Thanks
I can find Craigslist T56's in my area for around $1K, condition unknown. Any advice on what to look for? I'd hate to buy one and find out it's a better boat anchor than a transmission.
Most of what I find have already been yanked out. Besides looking for a cracked case (obvious), it seems like a real gamble. Better off finding a rebuilt unit?
If you can score a used one for $700-800 then it might be worth your while to buy it and send it right off to get rebuilt and upgraded. If you are really interested I can see what's floating around my local 4th gen club. They can be shipped in a large rubbermaid container (Tick's approved method) and we've had some change hands for $450-500.
If you go pre-rebuilt, Tick, D&D, and RSG seem to be the big boys.
I learned the hard way ...these Trans's have shifted a HARD LIFE be careful the only way to know what you have is to get it de-assembled they are very expensive to repair I bought a LS1& t56 I had to put 1500 into the trans due to problems. I drove the car and it shifted just fine WATCH out..
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