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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 11:48 PM
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Question about T56 crossmember

I did a search but didn't find anything...i may be able to get my hands on a T56 with the factory crossmember out of an LT1 trans am. I have a 1991 Z28 convertible that it will be going in, and was wondering if the stock crossmember will work for me. I have stock exhaust so no longtubes or headers. Has anyone done this swap and used the stock crossmember? Any issues I should be aware of before I start? Thanks
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Re: Question about T56 crossmember

The LT1 and your stock crossmember will not work, you will need to get one from one of the vendors from this site.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Re: Question about T56 crossmember

i think he's asking about using the lt1's stock crossmember on his 3rd gen... and i don't have a definite answer but i wanna say it wont work
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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Re: Question about T56 crossmember

Guess I should have been more clear, the LT1 crossmember and the stock crossmember will not work.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 10:55 AM
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Re: Question about T56 crossmember

Hawk works very well whether you have long tube headers or not.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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Re: Question about T56 crossmember

i used a 4th gen but cut it up and rewelded it came out pretty good no worries so far
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 12:16 PM
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Re: Question about T56 crossmember

i have a lightly used spohn lt1 t56 x member for sale

pm me
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