Aluminum flywheel on a t56/t56 in 2nd gen

[Rocko71]

Any of you guys using an aluminum flywheel on your t56? Its about time to get a flywheel so I can have my engine balanced, and I was thinking of an aluminum flywheel. What are your opinions on this? While we're on the subject, are any of you running a t56 behind a standard small block (non LT1 or LS1) in a second generation camaro? I am interested in the hydraulics setup and crossmember. I havent got a tranny yet, but I'm getting a t56 from an LT1 car. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[JodysTransmissions]

Any of you guys using an aluminum flywheel on your t56? Its about time to get a flywheel so I can have my engine balanced, and I was thinking of an aluminum flywheel. What are your opinions on this? While we're on the subject, are any of you running a t56 behind a standard small block (non LT1 or LS1) in a second generation camaro? I am interested in the hydraulics setup and crossmember. I havent got a tranny yet, but I'm getting a t56 from an LT1 car. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

I'm using an aluminum flywheel behind my ZZ502/502 with a Richmond 6 speed. If I had to do it all over, I would do it again.

First, you will need to multiply your differential gear ratio and your transmission 1st gear ratio for your torque multiplication.

My car stats are: 3.42 differential and 3.27 1st gear.
3.42 X 3.27 = 11.18

If you are not in this range 11 or higher, your engine won't like pulling out from a dead stop. You will also need to use a fluid damper too.

You can expect fast revs and great road racing feel if you choose this path. Talk to George or Red at McLeods for your application.

Regards, Jody

[Rocko71]

Thanks, I had heard alot of different opinions on this... Ive got 4.10s, so this would probably be a good move. Ill have to see what the first gear ratio is on a t56 to be sure... thanks for the info!

[Van B]

LS1 Fbody t56s have a 2.66 1st gear. It looks like most T56 applications had 2.66. A couple had 2.97.