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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:54 PM
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T56 swap

im am currently working on a LS1 6speed swap in my 89, and was wondering before i went to go buy everything, that will a 93-97 t56 bolt up to a LS1 engine, thanks for the info.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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no it wont
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 12:20 AM
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then, what kind of modifications will i have to do to the tunnel in order to make the t56 from a 98 or newer to make it fit in a 89 t/a, i am currently looking for a ls1-6speed package to purchase also, thanks.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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The problem isn't the tunnel. The LS1 bolt pattern is different. You need a T56 from an LS1 car.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 02:48 AM
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Originally posted by KAOTIK415
then, what kind of modifications will i have to do to the tunnel in order to make the t56 from a 98 or newer to make it fit in a 89 t/a,
None.
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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I would exchange that tranny for an LS1 unit. You could probably do it pretty easy and as direct as possible.
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