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400 TPI and T-56 in 87 IROC

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Old Nov 17, 2000 | 01:12 AM
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400 TPI and T-56 in 87 IROC

ok maybe someone has done this before and can help me, i have an 87 iroc with a 305 tpi and a borg warner t-5 , i would like to drop in a 400 small block i have, and use the tpi setup, also would like to drop in a t-56 6 speed while im at it, what do i need to change? what will i be abe to use? any info will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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Old Nov 17, 2000 | 12:39 PM
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c`mon guys somebodys gotta know something about this, one of my main questions is what starter and flywheel do i use?

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Old Nov 21, 2000 | 01:01 PM
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look throught the tech articles...i think there is one...or post in the engine board...i remember someone had a detailed account of that t56 swap. for the 400 starter look into the archives a little...there was a guy who gave part numbers. thread started by Black Beauty
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Old Dec 4, 2000 | 02:47 PM
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You will need part number 700173 from Centerforce for the externally balanced 400. As for starters, you need the small nose chevrolet starter.

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