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383 stroker with T-56 conversion in 87' camaro

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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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383 stroker with T-56 conversion in 87' camaro

I would like to Convert my 87' iroc-z from a 305 auto, to a 383 stroked 350 with a T-56 6speed transmission. I read on the forum that i would have to change the injectors to 24lb/hr, for the bigger cid but was wondering what i need for the transmission to bolt up. Any special cross member? or other mods i will need to do.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Car: 1988 firebird
Engine: 305 tpi
Transmission: 95 T56
Axle/Gears: stock 10 built, yukon diff, 4.10
Re: 383 stroker with T-56 conversion in 87' camaro

im doing the same thing with my firebird, but im going carb. as far as the t-56 you will need a special crossmember. check out spohn crossmember. from what ive heard they make good parts. a bunch of companies make the crossmember for the t-56 to install into a 3rd gen car. you will also need to get a speedo converter. im not exactly sure which one. dakota digital sells the converters. but i think there just for electric speedo. not 100% sure on that though. also make sure you get the right clutch parts for that tranny. there are a bunch of threads and there are some websites that tell how to install a t-56, and tell ya what you need. look at the tech articles. there is a good thread in there for the install.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
If you get an f-body LT1 T56 set-up, including tranny, bellhousing, hydraulics, & pedals, you'll have almost everything you need. If your 383 is one-piece rear main seal and internally balanced (I'd highly recommend pursuing that), you can use the LT1 flywheel as well.
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