What are some good reasons to swap to a t-56 other that the fact that there are 6 gears to rip through instead of 5?

What are the hp/tq ratings of the t-56 and WC T-5?
And gear ratios....

(planning a 350 swap... trying to decide on a tranny...)

Thanks!


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The T56 is MUCH stronger and a better built transmission. The WCT5 is rated around 305 ft/lbs, while the T56 is rated around 450 ft/lbs.



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What about a Tremec TKO 5-speed?

Those are pretty tough aren't they?

 

Tremec's are wicked. They bolt right in and they're very strong and tight tranny's.

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the t56 also has double overdrive so you can run deep rear gears OR get much better gas mileage

 

From Car Craft June 2000 issue: rated strength: WC T5, 3.35 low: 300 lb-ft, prod WC, 2.95 low: 305 lb-ft. Tremec 5 speed: TR-3550: 360-425 lb-ft; TKO: 375-525 lb-ft. T56 (Tremec 6-speed): rated strength: 3.35 low, 350 lb-ft; 2.97 low, 400 lb-ft; 2.66 low GM, 450 lb-ft.

 

Lomsal:
does it say Tremec on the side of the 6 speed? like towards the rear of the trans where the shifter mounts?

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