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Old 05-24-2016, 09:56 PM   #1
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Re: Ever done a T-56 swap onto a Gen I small block?

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Still has a potentially useless gear if not packaged right.
Indeed had a 57 vert in the shop with a fastburn 385, t56 and 3:23 gears. You didn't need 6th till 115ish. I wanted to put in 4:56 but made do with 3:89s 6th around 70.
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Old 05-24-2016, 10:24 PM   #2
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Re: Ever done a T-56 swap onto a Gen I small block?

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Indeed had a 57 vert in the shop with a fastburn 385, t56 and 3:23 gears. You didn't need 6th till 115ish. I wanted to put in 4:56 but made do with 3:89s 6th around 70.
It has to be a whole package. Jay
Well I'm glad this forum exists and that y'all are here to help! I really appreciate y'alls advice.
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