T56 questions
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T56 questions
I have a few questions about my t56 swap. I have an 85 camaro and was wondering how do I swap for a mechanical speed-o on it???? Also I am going to need a stock torque arm mount for it and was wondering if the t56 one is the same as a t5 or 700r4 mount??? Thanks
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Car: 86 TA, 91 B4C
Engine: 5.3, 4.8
Transmission: 4L80 4000, T56
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Re: T56 questions
Mount is the same, i have no idea what to do about the mechanical problem. Think i am going to get a aftermarket speedo gauge and tach and mount them in the stock cluster.
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From: Macon, GA
Car: 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: Vortec headed 355, xe262
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9-bolt 3.70
Re: T56 questions
http://www.skulte.com/T56.html
Speedometer Calibration
If you have a 90+ Camaro or an 87+ Firebird you already have an electronically driven speedometer. If not, the transmission's electronic signal has to get converted to a mechanical shaft drive, or the speedometer must be changed to an electrical unit. JTR (Jag's That Run) has a conversion kit available to change the electrical T56 output to a mechanical cable, but unfortunately, it is around $300. Abbot makes a black box that drives a cable speedometer as well, for a few hundred. Auto Meter has an electronically driven speedometer that accept's the VSS signal. I'm using this, along with a few others very succesfully.
If you have a 90+ Camaro or an 87+ Firebird you already have an electronically driven speedometer. If not, the transmission's electronic signal has to get converted to a mechanical shaft drive, or the speedometer must be changed to an electrical unit. JTR (Jag's That Run) has a conversion kit available to change the electrical T56 output to a mechanical cable, but unfortunately, it is around $300. Abbot makes a black box that drives a cable speedometer as well, for a few hundred. Auto Meter has an electronically driven speedometer that accept's the VSS signal. I'm using this, along with a few others very succesfully.
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From: Elkton MD, USA
Car: 1985 Camaro Z28, VIN F
Engine: 427 sbc, HSR
Transmission: T-56, self rebuilt 700+ hp
Axle/Gears: Moser 12bolt, 3.42 trutrac
Re: T56 questions
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...p-cheaper.html
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From: Mississauga,Ont,Canada
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Engine: LSX 6.0 370, TU2 Cam, Fast intake
Transmission: T56 w/ lots of goodies
Axle/Gears: 8.8, Posi, 4.10, 31 Spline
Re: T56 questions
How does everyone run there speedo then. Im looking for options on how to hook it up as I'd like to start the swap soon and waht to have all the parts ready to go
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Car: 1985 Camaro Z28, VIN F
Engine: 427 sbc, HSR
Transmission: T-56, self rebuilt 700+ hp
Axle/Gears: Moser 12bolt, 3.42 trutrac
Re: T56 questions
Did you read the link I posted?
You either get a converter box (Cable-X, Dakota), Run an aftermarket electronic speedo, or send off the tailhousing and have it modified to accept a mechanical VSS.
You either get a converter box (Cable-X, Dakota), Run an aftermarket electronic speedo, or send off the tailhousing and have it modified to accept a mechanical VSS.
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From: Mississauga,Ont,Canada
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: LSX 6.0 370, TU2 Cam, Fast intake
Transmission: T56 w/ lots of goodies
Axle/Gears: 8.8, Posi, 4.10, 31 Spline
Re: T56 questions
So ALLOY is the guy who does them and how does it work, I just send mine off to him and he sends me another in return or he mods the one I got and sends it back.
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From: Vancouver, WA
Car: 87 IROC-Z28
Engine: 305 TPI-New 355 on the engine stand
Transmission: T56
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Re: T56 questions
I mod your housing, I never swap them. Takes about 1 week turn around time. Shoot me a pm and we can discuss it in depth.
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From: Mississauga,Ont,Canada
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: LSX 6.0 370, TU2 Cam, Fast intake
Transmission: T56 w/ lots of goodies
Axle/Gears: 8.8, Posi, 4.10, 31 Spline
Re: T56 questions
Got your Pm alloy and i think i will be doing the Mod for sure. So what does everyone use for a crossmember and torque arm mount
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From: Sheridan, WY
Car: 1986 Trans Am
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.73
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Hey, I'm doing the same swap on my 1986 Trans Am, I have a T56 from a 95 Trans am. heres the best price i've found so far for a cross member to work with the T56 on your car.
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...93-97t-56.aspx
http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/ca...93-97t-56.aspx
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