SGT SWEETPANTS

I want to know how entailed of a process it is to install a T56 in my 86 IROC Z-28 to replace the t5. Any suggestions or places to look for instructions would be greatly apprecaited.

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Pimpin' ain't easy.

Hurtin4Hp

http://www.skulte.com/T56.html

There should be some info there, although I think it describes an auto to manual conversion.

89ROC

I've done this swap, but my car originally had an Automatic.

The T-56 is almost a direct bolt-in replacement for the T-5. The only thing you have to modify is the crossmember, or you can buy one from Andris Skulte or Steve Spohn. Then replace your hydraulic clutch master/slave cylinder assembly with one from a T-56 (GM Part # 12559912). You also may have to cut the shifter hole back a few inches. That's about all there is to do and it will bolt right in.

-Good luck



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89' Iroc-Z
ZZ3 short block-355 TPI ZZ9 cam
NOS 150 shot.
blah...blah...blah..
95' T-56, 6-speed
99' Z' rearend w/ 4.10's

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The crazy fool racer of the UNfamous SW crew.

Beefy89

CarCraft magazine is supposed to feature an article on T56 swaps into 3rd gen F-bodies in the Sept. issue.

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We need Perry Mason

MacEwen

http://member.aol.com/macewen001/T56.html

The article I wrote last year on the A4 to M6 conversion. Pretty thorough.

Skultes conversion is more related your setup since his was once a T-5 car.



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Ryan MacEwen Pruyn
MacEwen Motorsports

1987 GTA 350 6spd, White OEM instruments, 17" Borbet Type A's, 275/40ZR17's, 255/45ZR17's, Koni Sport Adjustables, Eichbach Sport Springs, Poly U, everywhere, Guldstrand Engineering Panhard rod, LCA's

Ratnose86SC

Nice article. Almost make it sound easy

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86 Sports Coupe/red paint faded to pink with white lines from rubbing compound.
Next project - spray can investment.
LG4. T5 soon(maybe)....yeah thats it.

1987gta

I did this swap 2 months ago. I bought the aftermarket borg warner t-56. This is a great set up for t-5 users because it uses the same clutch, bellhousing, hydrolic set up, and you dont have to cut up the floor. I paid a little over 2 grand, but it was well worth it, and was in the car by the end of the weekend

MacEwen

Well, there are two sides to that.

If you buy a T-56 used, it will usually come with all of the components, and it won't require shortening the driveshaft. Or was your aftermarket T-56 the sam overall length as the T-5 (not including bell housings)?



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Ryan MacEwen Pruyn
MacEwen Motorsports

1987 GTA 350 6spd, White OEM instruments, 17" Borbet Type A's, 275/40ZR17's, 255/45ZR17's, Koni Sport Adjustables, Eichbach Sport Springs, Poly U, everywhere, Guldstrand Engineering Panhard rod, LCA's

Scott 88 GTA

MacEwen, I am thinking about replacing my worn out 700r4 with a T56 (if I can find one cheap in a boneyard). After reading your article, my only question is where would I obtain a adjustable buffer for the speedometer calibration? Thanks for any input.

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Scott
88 GTA L98
14.389 @ 95.2 mph, 2.001 60'
In search of the elusive 1.9 60 foot time.

MacEwen

Jegs and/or Summit carries a Cyberdyne unit. They are around $75.



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Ryan MacEwen Pruyn
MacEwen Motorsports

1987 GTA 350 6spd, White OEM instruments, 17" Borbet Type A's, 275/40ZR17's, 255/45ZR17's, Koni Sport Adjustables, Eichbach Sport Springs, Poly U, everywhere, Guldstrand Engineering Panhard rod, LCA's