CamZ28

I seriously want to make my car a manual but I won't be able to buy a t56.

Since it would be easier and cheaper for me to get a t-5 is there a way I can make that handle gobs more tq and hp?

Air_Adam

Not really much you can do, since the case itself is the biggest problem. A four speed would be a good way to go though. I'm going to be installing a T-10 four speed in my Z28 in the spring. Lighter and stronger than any T5, but no OD gear like the T5 and T56.

TheGreatJ

An Act of ***.

Tony89GTA

iTrader: (7)

You could change the t-5 guts out for G-Force parts, they say it's good for about 600 HP. Here is the website http://www.gforcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp

TexasLT1

Why don't you want a T-56? Nothing you do to beef up a T-5 is going to be cheap.


*edit* nevermind, I misread your post. I'd wait until you can get a T-56, because the G-Force kit cost almost as much as what you can get one for, and you'll be better off with the 6 speed.

rbjones

Contact TKOPerformance at BigRedK5Blazer@aol.com; they'll rebuild a WC T5 using forged parts to handle 400/450 ft. lbs./hp for about $700 plus shipping.

CrazyHawaiian

I dunno, I would rather build a T5 instead of doing the T56 swap. From a price standpoint, you also gotta consider the rest of the parts needed for the T56 conversion. I guess its worth it if you want a 6 speed and thats that. But if you're happy with a 5 speed and you just need it stronger then building the T5 and retaining all the rest of the stock equipment is probably the cheaper way to go. I know thats the way I'm going with 2 of my cars (both of which were/are auto)

jocww

id say a big as s wad of bills or start wishing upon the stars

FndmntlsOfPimpn

Do they do non w/c t-5s? and where are the casting numbers to find out if mines w/c or not?

rbjones

Well, I wouldn't think they'd do a non-WC T5, but give them a try. They know their stuff.
As far as ID'ing trannies, RB83L69 has posted fotos of the differences in T5's--very obvious when you see the front covers. Do a search for those fotos if you can.
As far as expense and hassle for the T56 conversion, well, if you're into it, the T56 is the ultimate indestructible tranny; but it weighs about 50 lbs more than a T5, requires a bunch of proprietary clutch stuff and fabrication, shifts slower than a T5, and Chevy High Performance magazine says that if you're running a carb and a mild cam you should have at least 4.10 in the rear so you can put it in sixth--basically a smog tranny. I have one in a street rod but it's sort of a conversation piece--might go back to the Muncie M21. My Camaro will remain a T5--but it's a cruiser, not a drag racer.
If you have EFI a T56 would probably give you great mileage.

Gumby

T56 is nice but who needs 2 over drives???

If they made it a 5 speed with 1 OD that would be nice.

Gumby

A nice close ratio 5 speed with an OD for mileage would be great.

Even better if it was linear like a motorcycle. Ditch the shift pattern for more speed.

rbjones

Hmmm...interesting...

rad8tion

The G-FORCE kit kicks butt I have 20k miles on mine and I beat on it like there is no tomorrow and with the rebuild video from www.hanlonmotorsports.com it was fairly easy to do and when I did run into a problem the people at hanlon were amazingly helpful, Service sells in my book. and with a T-5 it looks stock no new clutch crap no new x member, driveshaft, torque arm and you don't have to figure out all that vehicle speed sensor crap, anyway yeah

just my 2 cents

Ryan

TexasLT1

Someone who wants to put 4.10 or higher gears in the rear and still get good gas mileage on the highway.

TexasLT1

Its called sequential. And they cost about $5000.

SLP IROC-Z

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a gforce T5 is stronger then a stock T56. call Gforce, ull be surprised at the cars they run them in, they are FAST.

rbjones

Outstanding--wierd little red car in the background, though--Pinto?

KagA152

iTrader: (5)

it is sworn enemy, we must kung fu fight

anyways, well find out if it my t5 can handle the 383. gforce kit w/stabilizer, and bronze shift forks from 5speeds.com

nsimmons

richmond 6 speed

SLP IROC-Z

iTrader: (1)

it a good friends 88GT, extremely nice car. looks stock doesnt it? i feel bad for the people that fall for its 14 sec appearance.