Those of you who swapped from auto to T56, what did it end up costing you in all? Any problems after the swap? Was it worth it? I'm considering a T56 rather than rebuilding my 700. Thanks

 

So far I have paid for:
Tranny setup including clutch, mc, sc, bellhousing etc: $1300
Spohn Torque Arm w/ ds loop: $395
Console manual shifter plate: $95
Pedals: $75

That is without the rear end gears I plan on putting in, LT1 starter, miscellaneous stuff like a pilot bearing etc., and installation if you are not doing it yourself.

I will have spent about $2500-3000 on the swap. I know some people can get stuff cheaper than what I paid though.

 

Was the torque arm and ds loop a nescessity for the swap?

 

Heres what I've got in mine, approx prices:

t56, bellhousing, $750
lt4 pp, flywheel, hydraulics, bolts, connectors $550
mcleod disk $130
pro 5.0 shifter $180
spohn crossmember and torque arm w/ loop $395

total: $2005

You can do it without the pro 5.0, can get a cheaper clutch, can use the stock torque arm and crossmember. I got a pretty good deal on the tranny.

 

my turn

1100 - tranny, bellhousing, mcleod clutch disc/pressure plate
75 - a stock LT1 flywheel
389 - spohn torque arm/crossmember
50 - factory optional hurst shifter
100 - gm master/slave cylinder kit

about 150 in wiring connectors, bolts, and fluid

probably some other little stuff i left out so around $1900

 

Where r u guys getting these good deals on the T56s? I usually see them for about $1400. And i'm guessing theres a reason all of u just happened to get the Torque arm?

 

I forgot to add in my cost for my Pro 5.0 shifter, ****, and a Dakota Digital box to fix the speedo. Thats another $300 right there.

I am getting the Spohn Torque arm and ds loop because you need the loop for the track and I have heard nothing but good things about the torque arm.

 

Has anyone asked the price of new T-56 from chevy parts dealer, i searched the net and found this.

sallee-chevrolet.t-56

The 1993-style transmission is USD1,700 and ´94-97-style is USD2,895.
Why so huge difference in price, there is 50 lb-ft difference in rated torque but still..
Just wondering if there is error on this page. or what.
And the ratios are different too

Tremec Retro-Fit T56 is USD2,295




BTW. they have nice pictures and dimensions of T-56 on their site

t-56pics

 

Oh, and I forgot to add the dakota digital box as well (havent bought it yet). I went with the spohn torque arm for a number of reasons... My original crossmember was already modded for the t-5 and would have to be modded agian for the t-56, I didnt have the torque arm mount thingie for the transmission, and I'd heard good things about the torque arm. Now if mr. spohn could get off his *** and send me the thing already, I'd have the car back on the road instead of still sitting in the garge.

 

Parts I have:
Tranny (’94 Z28)….……………………………………………$1,400
Bellhousing…………………………………………………….…..included w/ tranny
Shifter…………………………………………………………....…..included w/ tranny
Lower console rubber boot…………………………..…..included w/ tranny
Slave/master cylinder………………………………………..included w/ tranny
Tranny to bellhousing bolts……………………………….included w/ tranny
Flywheel (resurfacing)……………………………………...$25
Shifter ****……………………………………………………….$10
Shifter handle (short throw)…………………………….$45
Shifter plate w/ boot…………………………………….….$50
T56 pedal assembly(’94 Z28)………………………....$30
Pressure plate to flywheel bolts………………………included w/ tranny

Total so far……………………………………………………….$1,560


Parts still needed:
Clutch/pressure plate/ throwout bearing……………….…...…….$270
Vehicle Speed Sensor(VSS)…..………………………..........…..…..….$50
VSS plug……………………………………………..……….....................….$20
4 qts auto trans fluid (Dexron III)……………………….………………..$6
Crossmember and torque arm w/front ds safety loop(Spohn)…........................................................................................$400
Transmission mount (Polyurethane)……………………………..…….$20
Roller Pilot bearing………………………………………………………….….…$15
One piece rear main seal………………………………………………….....$20
Recalibration Box(Dakota digital SGI-5)………………………..……$85
Bellhousing to engine bolts…………………………………………………$10
Flywheel to crank bolts(6)…………………………………………….…….$6

Total more to buy………………………………………………………………….$902



Total……………………………………………………………………………………$2,462

Not included in the price is the labor to get the pedals installed (trust me, it's a PITA to even attempt IMO), which I'm assuming will be $120+. Also, the price of a ministarter or one from an LT1 if I can't get mine to fit. And of course, the rear gears will have to be changed, as the 1st gear ratio on the T56 is quite a bit less than on the 700r4. SLP take-off Posi and diff. cover=$110, gears(from a friend, 3.73)=$130, installation=$200

hope this helps

 

97 Trans Am T56= $1200
GMPP LT4 Presure Plate& McLeod clutch Disk=$300
custom Mcleod flywheel for 2piece seal motors=$275
Hurst Shifter= $80
Master Cynlider for T56= $80
Spohn T56 crossmember= $100
Dakota Digital SGI-5= $80
Hopefully you have a T5 b/c you can reuse are your bolts.
Smile on your Face After swap= Priceless

So a grand total of $2115.00 for me.

 

LMAO!!!!!!! :hail:

 

the spohn torque arm with the driveshaft it not required, the T56 will bolt right to your stock torque arm. But the driveshaft loop is always a good idea, and the spohn unit will reduce wheelhop.

 

Mine was about $1900. Reused the clutch that I got with the tranny. Did get new shifter and just the Spoone crossmember. I have a spreadsheet with the prices and part numbers for most of the stuff. Email if you want it.

 

what would it cost then for swap from a t-5 to a t-56?

 

about the same thing minus the price of the pedal setup.

 

wait a min....if I order spohns T56 i dont need a torque arm and driveshaft????

 

no hes just saying that you dont have to order spohns torque arm setup, the stock one bolts up to the t-56 without mods.

 

Yeah, smartass.

 

This may help

http://sethirdgen.org/t56.htm

 

but you do need a different crossmember...get the spohn set up....you'll love it