Need T5 VSS part # please
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: 360 / HSR
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Need T5 VSS part # please
Hi all,
I'm just about done installing the aftermarket T56 in my car, which was an automatic. The T56 uses a T5 vehicle speed sensor, and I'm having a hard time finding one. The hole for the sending unit is about 1" in diameter - you can see it here (A).
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/images/bwt5610.gif
All of the parts places around here have a vss that is 2" in diameter, none have the smaller one. My GM parts catalog lists 3 different numbers, and I do not know which is correct.
Can somebody please tell me which vss I need, and provide me with a part number?
Thanks!
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Jed
89 Formula 350
I'm just about done installing the aftermarket T56 in my car, which was an automatic. The T56 uses a T5 vehicle speed sensor, and I'm having a hard time finding one. The hole for the sending unit is about 1" in diameter - you can see it here (A).
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/images/bwt5610.gif
All of the parts places around here have a vss that is 2" in diameter, none have the smaller one. My GM parts catalog lists 3 different numbers, and I do not know which is correct.
Can somebody please tell me which vss I need, and provide me with a part number?
Thanks!
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Car: 89 GTA
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Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.70
Just go to the auto wreckers and pull one off a V6 or V8 Firebird, there both the same just make sure the car is 89 and down because i think the newer ones are different.
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89 T-Top GTA 350 5-speed (soon to be 6-speed)
(Jet hot coated)1 3/4 SLP headers,flowmaster force 2,no cat's,SLP cold air,MSD 6al,march pulleys,ported plenum,air foil,B&M ripper shifter,180 stat,alston SFC,spohn LCA relocation brackets,free mods.
0-60 5.2s
Track Time
E.T. 14.14@96.7MPH (2300 FT)
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Also you could just go to an Autozone or other friendly parts dealer and talk them into ordering all of the VSS part nos and you buy the one that you need.. That is what I did during my tranny swap.
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Since when does a T56 use a T5 speedo sensor?
http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/bwt56.html
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http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/BorgWarner/bwt56.html
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: 360 / HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27
The aftermarket T56 uses one. It is supposed to be easier to swap into a thirdgen, but I can't find the vss anywhere so I don't know how much easier it is. I ordered one from Autozone, hopefully it will fit. I can't believe none of the parts stores in my area stock a T5 vss!
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Would I be able to replace a mechanical speedo gear in a T5 with the VSS and have it work? Everywhere I go/ask says no... Except one but it was a speed shop that mentioned doing one with like a ~$110 adapter... The one in my automatic is big, while the mechanical deally in the T5 is small...
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: 360 / HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27
You ought to be able to do that. You'd just need the VSS and speedo gear for it.
I received the correct vss from autozone.com today:
Wells part # SU1013
GM part # 25007345
The hold down bracket for this vss is
GM part # 12479577
Just in case anyone else is ever looking for this info.
I received the correct vss from autozone.com today:
Wells part # SU1013
GM part # 25007345
The hold down bracket for this vss is
GM part # 12479577
Just in case anyone else is ever looking for this info.
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Car: 89 Formula 350
Engine: 360 / HSR
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27
Jess, the VSS is about 1" in diameter. It should be the one you need if your unit has the smaller hole. It was $55 at Autozone. I bought the bracket from gmpartsdirect.com, but you should be able to order it from any dealer, it was really cheap. You could probably make one if you wanted to.
All I have to do now is go to the dealer and get a gear for the vss. I may end up using the dakota digital box to calibrate my speedometer later on.
All I have to do now is go to the dealer and get a gear for the vss. I may end up using the dakota digital box to calibrate my speedometer later on.
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