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Old 04-19-2011, 02:19 PM   #2
swb85
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Re: How many have t-56 and LS motor?

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Originally Posted by Puglia10 View Post
I already have a 4l80e for my 6.0 swap, but was tossing around the idea of running a manual for the fun factor since it will be a toy, and found a couple t-56s for about 900 bucks. http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/2292012302.html .....is it worth the effort, or even do-able? any extra costs/headaches associated with this? i dont know much about them, thanks guys.
You'll want a T56 that DIDN'T come from a vette, and you'll need to:
-either run bucket seats or install a shifter relocation kit that requires tearing the trans completely down to install
-figure out a hyd clutch system to work with the LS slave cylinder
-run pretty steep gears out back to take advantage of the .5:1 sixth gear
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