Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

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Old Jun 14, 2025 | 03:30 PM
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Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

Looking for a T5 setup for my 87 GTA. Converting from auto to manual. Don't care if its NWC or WC. I probably can't afford a T56 setup, but willing to entertain offers. I need everything... pedals, bellhosuing, etc... would prefer to be under $1000 in the budget department. I just don't think used T5 transmissions are worth what most people ask for them. Not paying Hawks $2k for a used T5 swap.

Prefer local pickup in FL, but willing to drive a state or two for a good deal.

Have a fully functioning strong 700r4 that could be offered as partial trades.
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 08:05 AM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

It looks like I might be picking up a T5 locally, Big items that i will need are a T5 bellhousing and a set of manual thirdgen pedals.
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 08:25 AM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

4th Gen pedals fit as well. Where in FL are you? The guy I bought my 87 from is in spring Hill and parts out multiple per week
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 08:41 AM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

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4th Gen pedals fit as well. Where in FL are you? The guy I bought my 87 from is in spring Hill and parts out multiple per week
I have been messaging Jay Convertito about a T5 setup he is selling for the last 2 weeks. He won't give me an address and has been incredibly difficult to deal with. I live an hour away from him, but would be happy to have someone else deal with him on my behalf. he is selling a full T5 setuper for $600, but he just won't let me come through to buy it. I have facebook messages to prove it.
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 08:42 AM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

Originally Posted by ratfink6923
4th Gen pedals fit as well. Where in FL are you? The guy I bought my 87 from is in spring Hill and parts out multiple per week
Also, I know that 4th gen pedals will fit, but I am 6'4 with size 13 shoes and 4th gen pedals are just a little cramped for my big feet.
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 09:29 AM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

I have a clutch pedal assembly that I'm not using.
I paid $175 but will take $100 plus shipping
It's missing one bushing that can be purchased from Amazon for $10
Amazon Amazon

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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 10:07 AM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

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I have a clutch pedal assembly that I'm not using.
I paid $175 but will take $100 plus shipping
It's missing one bushing that can be purchased from Amazon for $10
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-74016-...evrolet+Camaro

Thats a smoking deal. I think I may have worked something out with a local parts guy for a complete setup. Ill post here once if it all works out.
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Old Jun 17, 2025 | 09:23 PM
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Re: Wtb T5 or Lt1 t56 setup

I scooped up a complete parts car today, so I no longer need any of the above parts. Thank you everyone who reached out.
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