Bolt-In 6-speed ??!
08-05-2004, 09:03 PM
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Car: 87 Formula Firebird
Engine: 5.8Ltr 356
Transmission: WC t-5...... probobly go boom soon.
Bolt-In 6-speed ??!
i just heard that someone makes a 6-speed transmission that will bolt up exaclty where the T-5 used to be, and you can order it with your own gear ratios!! doesn't anyone know anything abuot this? if so i say SCROOO the T-56.
08-05-2004, 09:52 PM
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Car: 1966 impala , 1998 sebring vert,1978 buick regal turbo, 1991 chevy silverado 3/4ton 4x4 lifted
Engine: 283, 2.5,3.8 turbo 350
Transmission: powerglide,auto overdrive, th350,4L80
how much $$$
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Car: 87 Formula Firebird
Engine: 5.8Ltr 356
Transmission: WC t-5...... probobly go boom soon.
From what i read you have to change the whole clutch assembly, and shorten the driveshaft. i don't really consider that bolt in, ESPECIALLY having to convert the clutch. and i don't know of any driveshaft shops around here. but shortening then re-balanceing a driveshaft sounds like it could be expensive to me.
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: L98
Transmission: T-56
Originally posted by 87Formula356
From what i read you have to change the whole clutch assembly, and shorten the driveshaft. i don't really consider that bolt in, ESPECIALLY having to convert the clutch. and i don't know of any driveshaft shops around here. but shortening then re-balanceing a driveshaft sounds like it could be expensive to me.
From what i read you have to change the whole clutch assembly, and shorten the driveshaft. i don't really consider that bolt in, ESPECIALLY having to convert the clutch. and i don't know of any driveshaft shops around here. but shortening then re-balanceing a driveshaft sounds like it could be expensive to me.
car was an auto so we just had to mount a pedal assembly. but the transmission bolts right up to the engine and the DS and torque arm work fine. i dunno, it was plain as day to me.
08-08-2004, 10:22 PM
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wow i had no idea it was so simple. i was under the impression it involved cutting a bigger hole for your shifter, and fabricating/buying a new crossmember. how much did you get the T-56 for with everything included?
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: L98
Transmission: T-56
Originally posted by 87Formula356
wow i had no idea it was so simple. i was under the impression it involved cutting a bigger hole for your shifter, and fabricating/buying a new crossmember. how much did you get the T-56 for with everything included?
wow i had no idea it was so simple. i was under the impression it involved cutting a bigger hole for your shifter, and fabricating/buying a new crossmember. how much did you get the T-56 for with everything included?
i paid alot for mine, i got it a while back. Ive seen people getting killer deals on them lately though. shop around. my car was an automatic so Im not sure aobut making the hole bigger, i actually had to cut a hole since there was none to start with.good luck!
it really was a worthwhile swap
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