ls1 t-56 in an 87 GTA
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Car: 1994 firebird
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ls1 t-56 in an 87 GTA
hey i need some info on what i can use and what i can't use from the 2000 ls1 t-56 i have. everyone says i need a new flywheel from an lt1 which is fine but then can i use my new clutch pressure plate and disk from the 2000 ls1 t-56 or do i need boht new ones of those also how bout the hydrolic throwout brearing? from the new ls1 t-56? and do i really need the new input shaft from an lt1 t-56? can't i just use my new ls1 flwheel with new bolt holes to line up with my l98 crank? and then keep eveyrthin from he ls1 t-56???? someone help me out here
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Car: 1982 Z28
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Re: ls1 t-56 in an 87 GTA
Originally posted by polygaryd
hey i need some info on what i can use and what i can't use from the 2000 ls1 t-56 i have. everyone says i need a new flywheel from an lt1 which is fine but then can i use my new clutch pressure plate and disk from the 2000 ls1 t-56 or do i need boht new ones of those also how bout the hydrolic throwout brearing? from the new ls1 t-56? and do i really need the new input shaft from an lt1 t-56? can't i just use my new ls1 flwheel with new bolt holes to line up with my l98 crank? and then keep eveyrthin from he ls1 t-56???? someone help me out here
hey i need some info on what i can use and what i can't use from the 2000 ls1 t-56 i have. everyone says i need a new flywheel from an lt1 which is fine but then can i use my new clutch pressure plate and disk from the 2000 ls1 t-56 or do i need boht new ones of those also how bout the hydrolic throwout brearing? from the new ls1 t-56? and do i really need the new input shaft from an lt1 t-56? can't i just use my new ls1 flwheel with new bolt holes to line up with my l98 crank? and then keep eveyrthin from he ls1 t-56???? someone help me out here
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Car: 1982 Z28
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Originally posted by Beast5spdGTA
Is the spline number the same, I thought it was more of a distance issue than the actual input shaft?
Is the spline number the same, I thought it was more of a distance issue than the actual input shaft?
In most cases, people end up w/ an LS1 trans because they got a good deal on it. By the time you get done buying all the stuff you need to make it work w/ a regular SBC, you probably spent more than you saved.
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Car: 1994 firebird
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ls1 hydrolic clutch with lt1 flywheel
hey first of all i was tired when i posted this article so my speeling can be off. second i need to get a whole new bellhousing with the clutch fork too??? which would mean i cant use my hydrolic throwout bearing either right?? still why can't i just use the ls1 flywheel with new bolts holes drilled in it or have one made with the correct bolt holes. and keep all my ls1 stuff. that way it should be the same length..correct or no?
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Engine: 355 w/AFR 195's Elem. 400/430 HP/TQ
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Save yourself some time and headaches, sell the LS1 stuff and get the LT1 setup, it bolts in without all the extra cost.
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ls1 and lt1 t-56
the ls1 handles more hp and torque... i want the ls1
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Re: ls1 and lt1 t-56
Originally posted by polygaryd
the ls1 handles more hp and torque... i want the ls1
the ls1 handles more hp and torque... i want the ls1
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Re: Re: ls1 t-56 in an 87 GTA
Originally posted by kevinc
You'll need to swap the input shaft, swap the bellhousing, use an LT1 flywheel, not sure about the clutch and pressure plate, and learn how to spell hydraulic.
You'll need to swap the input shaft, swap the bellhousing, use an LT1 flywheel, not sure about the clutch and pressure plate, and learn how to spell hydraulic.
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