New engine.. how to get tranny to bolt up (ps dont laugh)

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Mar 3, 2004 | 12:14 AM

OutLaw305

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Car: 1992 Camaro RS AKA Big Nasty

Engine: Carbed '79 350 block, 360hp/380ftlbs (flywheel)

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New engine.. how to get tranny to bolt up (ps dont laugh)

Im waiting to order a crate engine within the next few weeks. I want to get a t56 to go along with it. got a few Q's..
1. Will the flexplate of my 305 work with the new 350/t56?
2. If i go aftermarket t56, will my t5 bellhousing connect the t56 to the new 350?
3. If i pick up a used t56 out of a junk yard, should i take the flexplate and bellhousing too?

thanks everyone

Mar 3, 2004 | 02:03 AM

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Car: `86 SS / `87 SS

Engine: L69 w/ TPI on top / 305 4bbl

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Re: New engine.. how to get tranny to bolt up (ps dont laugh)

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Originally posted by OutLaw305
Im waiting to order a crate engine within the next few weeks. I want to get a t56 to go along with it. got a few Q's..
1. Will the flexplate of my 305 work with the new 350/t56?
2. If i go aftermarket t56, will my t5 bellhousing connect the t56 to the new 350?
3. If i pick up a used t56 out of a junk yard, should i take the flexplate and bellhousing too?

thanks everyone

1. - If you use an aftermarket T56 yes. A 305 & 350 are balanced the same. (PS, you have a flywheel; a flexplate is for an automatic.)
2. - Yep.
3. Yes. And if you are going to go with an production T56, I would suggest getting an engine with an 86 & newer block so it has the one piece rear main seal. Fewer oil leaks, and you can use a stock 93-97 f-body flywheel insetad of being stuck with the aftermarket one.