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Forum: FAQ Board
05-16-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 130,834
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T56 swap - answers to questions that arnt normally covered.

The clutch inspection cover is GM part number 10241153. Mine came with the trans from the wrecking yard, but for some reason I know what that number is. It may be NLA (no longer available) too, but...
Forum: FAQ Board
02-04-2012, 07:51 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 130,834
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T56 swap - answers to questions that arnt normally covered.

That's a good deal for a mini starter. When they first hit the market you were lucky to find one under $250. Chevy's with headers always have starter problems. The Ford solenoid helps, but doesn't...
Forum: FAQ Board
02-04-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 130,834
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T56 swap - answers to questions that arnt normally covered.

I am not familiar with every single combination over the course of the small block Chevy's production, but as a general rule there were two flywheel/flexplate sizes: 153 tooth and 168 tooth. Each...
Forum: Car Audio
10-28-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,332
Important/Useful : Your Top 5 Tunes
Views: 110,326
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: Your Top 5 Tunes

1.) Master of Puppets - Metallica
2.) Burn it to the Ground Tonight - Nickelback
3.) Before I Forget - Slipknot
4.) I Will Not Bow - Breaking Benjamin
5.) Re-Education (Through Labor) - Rise...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-28-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,221
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: under drive pulleys

One thought on the hot running issue is that these cars were set from the factory to turn the cooling fans on at 220 degrees. Consequently that may be entirely normal. If the fan is not electric,...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
10-26-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,221
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: under drive pulleys

There is absolutely a measurable power gain. If you had the car on a chassis dyno you may or may not see it depending on the dyno's correction factors and degree of accuracy. On an engine dyno the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-25-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,221
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: under drive pulleys

Heat does play a role, because as noted it increases resistance. One thing I forgot to mention is that you should run at least a 4 gauge wire from the primary output on your alternator to the...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-17-2011, 07:19 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,221
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: under drive pulleys

FYI, nothing in my car is stock anymore. I run a BeCool aftermarket dual fan setup, a full custom dash, and quite a bit of aftermarket stereo equipment. I still have no problems with charging. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
09-15-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,005
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: 700r4 4x4 to camaro conversion

Anything's possible. The 700R4 and the TH350 share a lot of design elements, so it wouldn't surprise me that the tailshaft housing bolts up. If the housing covers the end of the output shaft, and...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
09-15-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,221
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: under drive pulleys

I've never had an issue with my alternator charging and I'm running a set of March underdrives. In Delaware we regularly get 90+ degree weather during the summer with a heat index well above 100. ...
Forum: FAQ Board
06-22-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 130,834
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T56 swap - answers to questions that arnt normally covered.

Not sure on the speedo box. The two places that offer them of which I'm aware are Abbot and JTR. Keep in mind that's dated information.

It makes no difference with the motor in or out doing the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-19-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 93,300
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: thinking of ford 8.8 rear end swap

If you can't do the welding the cost of this "cheap swap" can get out of hand in a hurry. They are going to have to cut off your brackets and weld them onto the new housing correctly, and then fab...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: To rebuild myself or to pay someone

It isn't that hard. I avoided them for years for fear that there was alien technology in them that you had to have gone to school in Roswell to learn how to understand. Well the truth about aliens...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-29-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

First off, the reverse lockout solenoid is designed to be "on" when no power is applied. So without power it still works. At low speed you can "crash through" into reverse using brute strength to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

Good luck with that...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2009, 05:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

I still wouldn't go through the hassle. The LT1 T56 is as close to a bolt in as anything like this is ever going to be. Truthfully besides some wiring the only fab work I had to do was modifying an...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-28-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,588
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: 1985 Borg Warner T5 From 2.8L Camaro

No problem, if you need anything else post back or send me a PM. I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. The older I get the more I realize that if you don't have your health you've really got...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-27-2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: 305 TBI engine & 700R4 trans

It's an '87 or later car. I'm not sure the exact year, but it has a serp belt system and that started in '87. I'll take $100 for the harness plus shipping.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-27-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

I was mistaken. I apparently got a T56 TA mount with the trans and forgot about it. MY old 700R4 one is sitting in the box with the rest of the automatic parts. I did my swap back in '03, so it's...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-24-2009, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 858
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: Crossmembers?

A T5 and a 700R4 might use the same crossmember. The reason I say might is that the dimensions are the same, but the T5 is clocked 17 degrees from straight up and a 700R4 is not. If the T5 mount...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

The other issue with the '93 trans is the wider ratios. The '94-ups have a better spread between the gears and the .50 6th pairs it up perfectly with 3.73 or 4.11 rear gears. Gears that steep on a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,216
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: t56 swap questions....

The VSS signal from the speedo goes to the ECM, so if the speedo is still driven mechanically it all works like a factory setup. Nothing to do except connect the speedo cable to the modified T56.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,216
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: t56 swap questions....

Cool. JTR was the place that was doing them back when I did my swap in '03, so I guess I'm using dated info.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,216
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: t56 swap questions....

Yeah, but last time I checked that conversion cost around $350 from JTR. If you know of a low buck way to do it by all means share.
Forum: FAQ Board
07-23-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 130,834
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T56 swap - answers to questions that arnt normally covered.

My new cluster cost about $500 by the time I was done. It is completely custom fabricated. PM me your email and I'll send you some pics. It looks awesome, but I am partial of course.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

Yes, LT1 T56s have a clutch fork bolted to the back of the trans. LS1 T56s don't, they use a hydraulic throwout bearing and will heav two notches in the rear face of the trans for the lines to...
Forum: FAQ Board
07-23-2009, 02:11 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 130,834
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T56 swap - answers to questions that arnt normally covered.

I've yet to read a post from anyone who uses an Abbot box. I looked at the option when I did my swap, and for $350 at the time it was not cost effective. I decided to run an Autometer speedo and a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,216
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: t56 swap questions....

I'm not sure if your car has an electronic speedo or not. If it does then you need a Dakota Digital SGI 5 (about $150) to convert the 4th gen VSS signal to a 3rd gen signal to get the speedo to read...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-23-2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

I reused the torque arm mount from my 700R4 and it bolted right up to the T56 with no problems. I have read posts from other members that swapped a T56 for a T5 and they claim that the torque arm...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 702
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: confused and about to kill 700r4

Can you swap your speedo gear onto the output shaft of the truck trans? What you are seeing is a reluctor wheel for a VSS speedo sender on the truck. You should be able to just swap your gear onto...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 752
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: price on t-5 rebuild

A T5 requires about 4 hours of labor to properly rebuild if you know what you're doing. The going rate for labor alone is around $250. Now, what the one shop said is 100% correct; it depends on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

Stick with your 3rd gen pedals. If you read enough posts here you'll find guys that have had issues with the 4th gen pedals, even though they are almost a bolt in.

Use the entire 4th gen...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-21-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,336
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: possibly t-56 swap answers needed.

Stick with your 3rd gen pedals. If you read enough posts here you'll find guys that have had issues with the 4th gen pedals, even though they are almost a bolt in.

Use the entire 4th gen...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2009, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 979
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: 4th Gen rear into a 3rd Gen

There was another thread on here where this was discussed and a member provided an actual GM TSB regarding the master cylinder in a disc/drum and disc/disc cars. It was stated in the TSB that the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-09-2009, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: Mustang Tranny In My Firebird

The question as I saw it was not "what would it take to make this work?", but "will this bolt in?" I know it can be made to work with the right parts, but let's look at that for a minute:...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-08-2009, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: Mustang Tranny In My Firebird

Not even close. The input shafts are different. The mounting pattern is different. The GM T5 is designed to be installed at an angle, the Ford one goes in straight up. The Ford one has no...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,885
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: what is a good Torque converter for the 700r4 ?

That's why the Vigilantes and Yanks are so expensive. They use a really good lockup clutch to prevent that. It's like the Diesel converters I've got my eye on that tip the scales at over a grand. ...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 09:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: Need help with my 700R4?

Check out this link: https://www.700r4l60e.com/store/home.php?cat=20

Pretty reasonable for a ready to go 700R4 if you ask me.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,885
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: what is a good Torque converter for the 700r4 ?

Not per se, I just don't have any personal experience with TCI. I've heard good things from some well respected members here. I will also add that I've had several B&M converters over the years...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,885
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: what is a good Torque converter for the 700r4 ?

Vigilante does make a great converter and if you want a high stall lockup they're about the only game in town. If you go non-lockup Continental makes a good converter for about half of what a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T-5 Issues Help

Fork pads more than likely. If the pad is gone the fork can't get the slider to fully engage the engagement teeth on the first gear, and when you put load on it as you try to drive the slider jumps...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 695
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: What The Hell Happened This Time!?!?

I can't say for sure that it would have caused it, and in fact it sounds a bit far fetched. I'm just saying that anything is possible and it's better to be safe than sorry.

Yes, use a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 695
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: What The Hell Happened This Time!?!?

Not having the switch could be better than having a bad one. If there was no switch the converter would just never lock. Big deal. If the switch is stuck on all the time, even with the pedal...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: T-5 Issues Help

I think you may have a couple problems. First, the clutch is clearly not disengaging all the way. That's causing the creeping. Adjust the linkage per factory spec as stated. You may have a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 695
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: What The Hell Happened This Time!?!?

The brake pedal switch unlocks the converter when you press the brake pedal. I believe that it breakers ground, not power. Essentially the switch supplies ground all the time, and when you step on...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 05:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: Need help with my 700R4?

If you're in California the only place you should buy a trans is ProBuilt. His site is www.700r4l60e.com and he's in Calamesa, CA. I used one of his kits when I rebuilt my 700R4 and the results are...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-07-2009, 05:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,066
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: aftermaket beefed up T-5?

Yeah, but it interesting that it's in his car and he doesn't know what it is.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-06-2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,130
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: 700r4 took a dump, what to do now?

If it shifts well and you like it then I say drive it!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-06-2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,066
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: aftermaket beefed up T-5?

Hanlon will be cheaper on the labor. He can't sell the parts cheaper because of very strict G-Force guidelines that are designed to keep their dealers from undercutting each other. The price they...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
07-06-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,130
Posted By TKOPerformance

Re: 700r4 took a dump, what to do now?

Even if you took it apart you probably couldn't tell if it had a shift kit. The springs are inside the valvebody and the only other difference is some holes drilled out in the seperator plate. ...
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