I am installing an OEM t56 behind an old style (two piece rear main) engine. Do I need to get a special pilot bearing to work with the t56, or can I just use the same type of pilot bearing that goes in the back of the two-piece seal crankshaft? Do all Chevy v8s use the same pilot bearing all the way through fourth gen applications? I already have the special flywheel that this combo requires. Thanks - Bill

 

I'm pretty sure they are all the same. I used a regular bronze pilot bushing that you can get at any auto parts store for less than $5.

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1992 Camaro Z28; Engine:383 w/Ported Edelbrock RPM heads. Lunati Solid Roller Cam 224/232 .502/.502, Fluidampr, Comp Cams 1.5 Roller rockers and lifters, Comp Cams Triple Valvesprings, SVO 30 lb injectors. Holley/Walbro 255 lph in-tank pump, Haltech E6GM DFI, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 4" Mufflex, T56, SLP Clutch, Pro-5.0 Shifter, 4.10 Gear, Auburn Offroad Pro Posi. Super Ram. 17" X 9.5" Ronal FireHawk Rims w/ 275 40ZR17 Bridgestone RE 730's up front and Nitto Drag NT 555R's out back.

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I just went through this Saturday. I have a 97 six speed behind a 87 block. The pilot bearings are the same part number. If you want to make sure, go to your parts store and check, say a 85 Z-28 with a t-5 and compare it to a Z from the year of you T-56.

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1992 Pontiac Firebird 350/Six Speed
1987 Toyota Pickup 383/500+ HP