T-56 6-speed conversion - What parts do I need?
02-07-2002, 02:05 AM
#1
Team Owner
Thread Starter
T-56 6-speed conversion - What parts do I need?
I am planning to put a T-56 6-speed transmission into my 68. I am wondering what parts I will need to install this transmission in my Vette. Currently I have a Muncie M-21 installed.
What parts do I need except clutch, pressure plate, master, slave and crossmember?
Can I use the original driveshaft?
What else do I have to consider?
Thanks in advance
Olivier
What parts do I need except clutch, pressure plate, master, slave and crossmember?
Can I use the original driveshaft?
What else do I have to consider?
Thanks in advance
Olivier
02-07-2002, 01:44 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
Re: T-56 6-speed conversion - What parts do I need? (GrandSportC3)
Do a search for GWHITE75. He just did the swap with the aftermarket T56.
He sent me some info as well. Lot more involved than I thought. Clearance issues abound since the transmission is about 6" longer than stock. He actually had to modify the motor mounts so the tranmission U-joint could be centered in the tunnel (about 1/4" clearance on each side). There were also signioficant mods to the floorpan and console for shifter clearance.
He sent me some info as well. Lot more involved than I thought. Clearance issues abound since the transmission is about 6" longer than stock. He actually had to modify the motor mounts so the tranmission U-joint could be centered in the tunnel (about 1/4" clearance on each side). There were also signioficant mods to the floorpan and console for shifter clearance.
02-07-2002, 08:43 PM
#3
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Re: T-56 6-speed conversion - What parts do I need? (SteveG75)
That sounds like it would be too much work. Does the TREMEC transmission fit easy? Are there other inexpencive 5-speed or 6-speed transmissions that can be installed without major surgery?
Olivier
Olivier