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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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T56 swap question (searched)

I have 4th gen manual pedals but am working on getting thirdgen pedals as I believe they will be easier to use. My question is about the slave cylinder and hydrallic lines? Do I use 3rd or 4th gen lines. I would asssume 4th and they come preassembled from dealer. But want to be 100% sure before I commit any more $$$ to this swap. My car is an auto currently. Thanks in advance for any help or advice you may offer.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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The 4th gen stup will have the line already installed and operating, and works perfect. The thirdgen line will be nearly a foot too short. Go with the 4th. In fact, that line is just barely long enough, there's really not alot to spare.
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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you need the 4thgen master/slave assembly.

a short search should give you the GM part number.

i got the best price on it thru www.GMpartsDirect.com
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Old Jun 2, 2004 | 11:19 AM
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Clutch Hydrallics are Part Number: 12559912

$85.54 on GM Parts Direct

Thanks for your help everyone...I just wanted to be sure before I purchased it. I already have a new Wilwood slave cylinder..but it didn't have the lines or resevior. I just am glad you all people know everything you do. =) Time for GM to get a lil more of my paycheck now.
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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i myself was wondering a few things about the switch over to the t56. Im putting a 93 t56 into my 92 rs that came with the t5 from the factory.

now..

why exactly do you need a new master/actuator cyl. combo to go with the new trans. Also i dont have any of those parts for the new trans, pretty much just have the trans. What else will i have to get to go along with the the master/actuator cyls ? To this i mean what lines and a resivoir.. does this stuff come in a kit.. etc?
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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i have the new clutch assembly and flywheel from centerforce already. few more msc. parts and i should be good.

EDIT: after doing a few more searches ive seen quite abit about a box that switchs the signal to your speedo. I have a 92 camaro so i should already ave the electric speedo. Am i still going to need the recalibration box?
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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Originally posted by RB83L69
The thirdgen line will be nearly a foot too short. Go with the 4th. In fact, that line is just barely long enough, there's really not alot to spare.
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Old Jul 7, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Yes you will need the box, or something. The signal from the T-56 is something like 40 pulses per revolution, and your TBI ECM wants 4 per rev IIRC.

Get teh whole hydraulic assembly, pre-assembled and pre-bled, from GM. In a box ready to install. Reservoir, MC, line, and SC.

It's completely different from the T-5 stuff. Actually, I should say it's exactly the same, except for being totally different. You'll see.
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