I originally had an auto and swapped in a t-56. I had cut the console before when I had the auto because I had an B&M shifter which came with a plate I screwed onto the console. Now I have a big hole in my console. I bought a shifter boot from Hawks but its not big enough to fit the hole. Should I just fab something up myself or is there some sort of shifter plate that I can buy?

 

The factory shifter plate for a 5-speed car fits nicely....and you can get a piece that covers the T-5 gate pattern with a T-56 gate pattern. I can't remember the guy's name, though....

 

Ive been thinking about changing my auto to a t-56 how much did it cost you all together to swith over? and did you do the work yourself?

 

Cost about $1200 for the tranny used. I got a used ls1 driveshaft for $150. Used thirdgen pedals were about $30. New GM hydraulics were $110. The expensive part was the clutch and flywheel which ran me $1000 for both. So be prepared to spend at least $2000 on a conversion.

Its worth every penny though.

 

Oh and yes I did all the work with a friend. So I know how its done and its not that bad at all. The hardest part was just trying to bolt the pedals in cause the bolts are hard to get to and then finding the right spot to drill for the master cylinder in the firewall.