LT1 T56 to 1pc RMS block?
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Car: 87 IROC-Z28
Engine: 414ci Twin Turbo
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LT1 T56 to 1pc RMS block?
If i had a donor 94 LT1/T56 camaro and an 87 auto 350tpi/700r4, what else would be required for the swap?
Would there be any special parts needed? Special clutch, special flywheel, etc?
I have been googling and searching Thirdgen.org for 3 hours now and just cannot find a simple answer. All i keep finding is crap about adapter plates, throwout bearings, special flywheels, etc. Its GOT to be easier then that!
Would there be any special parts needed? Special clutch, special flywheel, etc?
I have been googling and searching Thirdgen.org for 3 hours now and just cannot find a simple answer. All i keep finding is crap about adapter plates, throwout bearings, special flywheels, etc. Its GOT to be easier then that!
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Re: LT1 T56 to 1pc RMS block?
Since your motor is a 1 piece RMS you need the trans and shifter, bell housing, LT1 flywheel and clutch, and the master/slave cylinders from the T56 car. And a T56 swap crossmember.
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Re: LT1 T56 to 1pc RMS block?
Thank you for the quick and easy answer. Thats what I figured but I just wanted to make sure.
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Re: LT1 T56 to 1pc RMS block?
And pedals. 
But yeah you can just use stock LT1 everything if you wish. It all bolts up no problem. The only thing you need to be aware of is that you need an LT1 specific flywheel. The LT1 T56's have a unique clutch setup. The good news is that the LT1 flywheels will bolt up to your motor no problem. But if you use a T5 flywheel it wont work.

But yeah you can just use stock LT1 everything if you wish. It all bolts up no problem. The only thing you need to be aware of is that you need an LT1 specific flywheel. The LT1 T56's have a unique clutch setup. The good news is that the LT1 flywheels will bolt up to your motor no problem. But if you use a T5 flywheel it wont work.
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Re: LT1 T56 to 1pc RMS block?
Try to use the 4th gen pedals if you can, i used the 3rd gens since mine was a T5 car and it is making noise when you put it too far down to the floor. But i dont have to press it down much to disengage it.
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