t-5 or t56 bolt up?
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From: New Jersey
Car: 82 trans am (knight rider)
Engine: 305 Carb
Transmission: 4 speed (want an automatic)
t-5 or t56 bolt up?
right now i have a 4 speed mechanical not hydraulic....how hard is it change to a 5 or 6 speed....are the drivesafts still the same length ect...
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
I'm not sure about the driveshafts. The '82 is kind of an odd duck. It has mechanical linkage and either a Saginaw or T10 4-speed.
Your best bet would be to convert the car to hydraulic linkage.
Both the T5 and T56 will bolt up to the motor. You can get a stock flywheel for your 2-piece RMS enigne for use with the T5. To use the T56 you need a Centerforce or McLeod flywheel to make the clutch system work.
Both the T5 & T56 use the same torque arm and driveshaft.
The T5 can be done with all stock parts. The T56 requires a few special parts and is a more complicated and expensive swap.
If you go with the T5 try to get an '88-up WC unit, as they are stronger. If you choose the T56 get a '94-'97 F-car trans. Stay away from the '93 T56 with it's tall 1st gear (not as strong, and gears aren't spaced as well).
That's some broad strokes to get you started. If you need anything else just let me know.
Your best bet would be to convert the car to hydraulic linkage.
Both the T5 and T56 will bolt up to the motor. You can get a stock flywheel for your 2-piece RMS enigne for use with the T5. To use the T56 you need a Centerforce or McLeod flywheel to make the clutch system work.
Both the T5 & T56 use the same torque arm and driveshaft.
The T5 can be done with all stock parts. The T56 requires a few special parts and is a more complicated and expensive swap.
If you go with the T5 try to get an '88-up WC unit, as they are stronger. If you choose the T56 get a '94-'97 F-car trans. Stay away from the '93 T56 with it's tall 1st gear (not as strong, and gears aren't spaced as well).
That's some broad strokes to get you started. If you need anything else just let me know.
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