whats up everybody?
Well i just read the tech article on the t56 swap and i want to do it but getting a pro do do it will cost an arm and a leg. So how hard really is it to do? I mean i can bolt everything up but the only thing i am conserned about it is aligning the clutch disk. how exaxtly do i do that. other than that i can get the tranny in. Oh yea one more thing. about how much will everything i need from the j-yard cost,(ballpark)?
well thanx for the help.
later

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keep the stang's far behind u and the cops even farther

 

It's not too bad. The hardest part is putting in the pedals. Just get a clutch alignment tool to put in the clutch disc. That makes it really easy and they're cheap anyways. You also have to figure out the speedo and trans mount. Overall, I spent $1750 total. If you can't find a trans for $1500 with bellhousing, clutch, and clutch cylinders then keep looking.

Here's a hint: instead of paying $140 for an aftermarket trans mount Take the old mount with your measurements to a welding shop. Tell um to weld each end of the mount to something and cut out the middle so you can retain the right angles. Then just move the middle back the required amount and weld it back in with supports. Cost me $20.

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88 firebird formula
350 Vortec TBI
214int/224exh, .471int/.491exh
Edelbrock headers
SIX-speed
Eats LS1's with a 2.73 open rear and 2 1/4 stock catback

My Formula

 

try www.hpsalvage.com i think they sell the complete set up for $1500 Kevin

 

where's the tech artical for the T-56 swap??I could only find one for the T-5 swap.

 

Here: http://www.skulte.com/T56.html
There are also a few others on the net that give a more thorough understanding.

 

Im doing the same thing. Im getting everything including the SPD transmount, a Mceloud twin disk clutch and a cyberdyne speedo recalibrater for 1600
as for the sites: http://member.aol.com/macewen001/T56.html http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/~trull/tranny.html http://www.84transam.8m.com/pages/transswap.html


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aka:15 year old camaro freak
owner of a 91 z28 5.7l camaro
Cross Drilled Brakes, KYB's,AFPR, 3.73 Gears, Trans Go Shift Kit, 2k Stall, B&M Rachet Shifter, Borla Adjustable Cat Back, Hypertech Chip, Hooker Headers.
more to come....
My 91 Z28

 

Ive only seen swap ideas for the automatic to manual. But what about manual to manual? Would it be easier??? Thanks!!

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1992 Camaro RS 3.1L
T5 Manual 5 speed
Cold/RAM air intake
Z-28 Exhaust
8.5mm MSD Ignition wires
TB Coolant bypass

Kills:

95 (****) Probe GT
94 Mustang GT
91 CRX (dont ask me why he raced me)
2nd Gen Z28 (350) haha to you V8 guys!
1992 RS 305 TBI (good race)
More to come

 

manual to manual makes it a lot easier. Spohn slls a tranny mount also. A little cheaper than other Ive seen. I have one sitting here for my instal. Nice looking piece.

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Mark Lock
- 86 IROC-Z - Torn down for 383/SuperRam T56 setup
- -= IROC Online =- - The site dedicated to the IROC-Z

 

yea the Spoon crossmember is awsome. I think car craft used his in their t56 swap. its kinda pricy though. but its probably what i will get.

P.S. thanx guys for all the info, Im going to the yard to get all my parts when i get payed friday.

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keep the stang's far behind u and the cops even farther

 

The article I laid down, is a fool proof method of doing a clean installation.

I suppose I should correct the numerous typos, I have found in the article. :-)

The pain is really the pedals. Cutting the mounting holes for the clutch master is a contortion act.

Since you are going with an aftermarket crossmember, the operation is pretty simple. No fabrication is required, only cutting.

The result is fun, and durable.

Aligning the clutch disc is done by the alignment tool. The tool holds the friction disc center, while the pressure plate to flywheel bolts are installed and tightened.
That is the easy part.

The pain is jiggling the transmission itself so that the input shaft slides through all splines, and pilot bearing. No different, than your every day clutch job.

The bleeding process is long, but simple enough.


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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

[This message has been edited by MacEwen (edited December 06, 2000).]