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Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
04-17-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,214
Posted By dyrt

Re: t56 over all length?

the trans ratios are well documented and neither swap is any easier as long as you have the pieces. the problems come when you try to adapt the wrong style(ls1 or lt1) to the wrong generation...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-10-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By dyrt

Re: measurement request lt1 t56 please help!

To be honest with you i didn't remember to measure the 4l60e before i took it out since i was in a hurry, but we won't get into that. by the time i realized i forgot, i had the flexplate off and the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-09-2010, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By dyrt

Re: measurement request lt1 t56 please help!

that's something i wish i had measured when i had the trans apart. i purchased it after someone else had rebuilt it, turned out that whoever built it left out a spacer on the back end so it had to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-09-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By dyrt

Re: measurement request lt1 t56 please help!

i actually did use an angle finder to set the trans up as it is now. when i measured it the angles came out less than a degree off, so that is why i moved on to the driveshaft being the problem and...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-08-2010, 10:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,279
Posted By dyrt

measurement request lt1 t56 please help!

Howdy,

I am chasing a drivetrain vibe and would like to check my math on my modified crossmember. does anyone have an lt1 t56 out of a car they can measure for me? i need the most accurate...
Forum: Camaros for Sale
10-02-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,795
Posted By dyrt

Re: 88 Iroc Procharged ZZ4

To be fair, your original post looked very similar to an online scam that was very widespread in the USA for quite a few years. I had some guy contact me about buying a Grand National I was selling...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,180
Posted By dyrt

Re: anyone using G-force T5 tranny upgrade??

+1 for the tko. don't take this the wrong way, but doing this swap as cheap as possible will almost guarantee that you are going to do it again resulting in a much higher final cost. I made the...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
08-22-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 912
Posted By dyrt

Re: think i made a MISTAKE!!

did you by any chance count out the rear gear to make sure you have the right ratio? i would start there. As mentioned above, when you move to a posi rear it is harder to spin the tires because you...
Forum: Convertibles
06-07-2009, 05:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,546
Posted By dyrt

Re: Rare Color Combo

For all we know someone just swapped the badges and left the 305 in, or they swapped the emblem/rear bumper cover from whatever car they scored the engine from. Hopefully you weren't lied to about...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-01-2008, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,950
Posted By dyrt

Re: Help! Need a t56 shifter detent spring!

looks like the spring from the t-5 is the same thing and i have a wc t-5 blown apart in a box so i scalped that one. Thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-31-2008, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,950
Posted By dyrt

Help! Need a t56 shifter detent spring!

Howdy folks,
Long story short, i took my t-56 apart to reseal the leaky adapter plate to the main case and while pulling the main case i found that whoever had the trans apart last time didn't put...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
10-22-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 390
Posted By dyrt

Maybe a little off topic, anyone ship a t-56?

Howdy,
I am at a point where i really don't want to pull my t-56 apart myself, i would rather pay a pro to do it then put it back in again and just....go. However, i don't want to get brutally...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-08-2008, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By dyrt

Re: Looking for T56 Parts in Central Jersey!

got one ordered up with the GM dealer, should be here Tuesday. Oh well, at least i am finally getting the ring. Thanks!
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
06-06-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By dyrt

Looking for T56 Parts in Central Jersey!

Howdy folks,
Long story short, i need a reverse blocker ring for my lt1 t-56 and i got toyed around by one company already for almost 3 weeks and it didn't ship with my order. I am looking for...
Forum: AstroPerformance
07-23-2007, 03:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 52,376
Posted By dyrt

Re: 650HP SUPER T-5 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS & GEAR KITS

i have never seen a post with so many "quoted".....uh...."words".....
Forum: Fabrication
07-04-2007, 01:14 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,104
Posted By dyrt

Re: Looking to convert to AWD

One of the problems with the japanese rears, transes, and transfer cases is that while people can make a billion horsepower with the engines, they don't make much torque which is why they can live in...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
04-14-2007, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 506
Posted By dyrt

Re: 99 TA wheels on 87 Iroc

there are a good number of posts on this, search for 4th gen wheels on a third gen. i believe if you use a 4th gen rear you don't need an adapter out back but otherwise you do. can't remember...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
03-17-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,585
Posted By dyrt

VSS pigtail (12101899), reverse lockout pigtail...

VSS pigtail (12101899), reverse lockout pigtail (12101857), reverse light pigtail (12085485).
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-11-2007, 06:09 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 38,168
Posted By dyrt

this is true. i have a 2wd 2dr 2000 blazer and...

this is true. i have a 2wd 2dr 2000 blazer and it has a 8.5"
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
01-16-2007, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,095
Posted By dyrt

the third gen line is not as good as the 4th gen...

the third gen line is not as good as the 4th gen as the 4th gen is braided stainless. it is a good idea to just use a 4th gen setup though, as said above, either will work. This swap has had VERY...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By dyrt

have someone hold it tight for you and put some...

have someone hold it tight for you and put some muscle into it. there is a lockout solenoid that can be easily overpowered. mine is in an engine stand and i can do it, but it was much harder to...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
05-11-2006, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 12,823
Posted By dyrt

you can't just use a mechanical drive tailshaft...

you can't just use a mechanical drive tailshaft since the computer requires vss signal from the trans. check out jaguars that run(V8 conversion manuals, parts for V8 S10, Datzun Z, Jaguar, Chevy TPI...
Forum: Brakes
03-23-2006, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,477
Posted By dyrt

banjo bolt question

howdy folks, with the new forum upgrade and such the search wasn't working so i can't search on this but i was just wondering if anyone knew if the 1le and ls1 banjo bolts were the same. i have a...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-24-2005, 11:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 425
Posted By dyrt

Manual Trans VSS HELP!

i have searched but i can not find answers concrete enough to decide which manual transmission to use(i would like to use a tremec tko) with my 96 iron head lt1. can anyone here answer the...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-13-2005, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,459
Posted By dyrt

i think the s-10 mounts may be different because...

i think the s-10 mounts may be different because of the size of the s-10 engine bay. if for whatever reason the frame mounts/engine plates are not right from either the s-10 or a fullsize truck, you...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-06-2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,420
Posted By dyrt

well, the g-bodies could be had with a 2.29...

well, the g-bodies could be had with a 2.29 gear(http://gnttype.org/numbers/axcodes.html) if you want to gear this thing to make up for the loss of a lower overdrive, but i am not really...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
12-05-2005, 05:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,420
Posted By dyrt

they make 4th gear overdrive gearsets for the...

they make 4th gear overdrive gearsets for the rockcrusher.....i saw one in a firebird buiilt for the salt flats. i'm sure if you look into it you can get custom sets for a muncie or t10. you couild...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
11-22-2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 284
Posted By dyrt

need gray cloth front seats

need gray front buckets from 4TH GEN, preferably firebird 96 and up. i prefer cloth and manual tracks within driving distance of central jersey, but will consider leather as well. i only need front...
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
09-17-2005, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 409
Posted By dyrt

if you could post a pic or two i would appreciate...

if you could post a pic or two i would appreciate it, pretty good deal
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
09-16-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 409
Posted By dyrt

they sound good but that's a little out of my...

they sound good but that's a little out of my range for now, plus i am hoping for cloth instead of leather. either of you might be hearing from me in the future if i can't find any others.
Forum: Parts Wanted 2006
09-15-2005, 03:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 409
Posted By dyrt

front seats buy/trade

i am looking for a set of front seats from either a 4th gen firebird or camaro, preferably firebird. either gray, charcoal, or black cloth please. i have a set of tan seats from a 94 camaro that i...
Forum: Exhaust
05-31-2005, 03:18 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,235
Posted By dyrt

as far as i know chevrolet actually did make a...

as far as i know chevrolet actually did make a very small bigblock. it was about 360 cubic inches, and it was used in high torque low horsepower apps like the really large gasoline u-haul trucks. ...
Forum: Brakes
05-30-2005, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By dyrt

thank you sir! as for howdy, no it is pretty...

thank you sir! as for howdy, no it is pretty much spreading everywhere....the internet helps with that! thanks again!
Forum: Brakes
05-30-2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 638
Posted By dyrt

ls1 front brake questions

howdy people! i was in the junk yard doing a search for a few things and i came across what i believe was an ls1 year camaro but it had a v-6. it hadn't dawned on me until now but i need the...
Forum: Body
03-29-2005, 08:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By dyrt

i actually just ordered them(justseatcovers) and...

i actually just ordered them(justseatcovers) and then after a few hours of thought changed my mind....hope they get the email and cancel the order cause i don't wanna deal with that headache at all. ...
Forum: Body
03-27-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By dyrt

jesus...don't ask me how i missed that. thanks...

jesus...don't ask me how i missed that. thanks much.
Forum: Body
03-27-2005, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By dyrt

new cloth seat skins

i just scored a set of tan high-back '94 camaro buckets out of a junk yard that are in pretty good shape. i am putting them in an 86 regal that is getting a third-gen console(until i can find a 4th...
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