xero
08-18-2004, 09:42 AM
I'm in the process of gathering parts for a T56 installation into a 1974 Firebird Formula 350 with a stock 3 speed manual and a Pontiac style 350 small block. Car is literally 95% original. The engine purrrrs with only 135K on it, but the clutch/transmission is a real pain in traffic and I wish to make some long road trips in the car and need it get somewhat better highway milage. I need some advice here...
I've been to www.t56kit.com and the kit for the 2nd gen Fbody should be out soon and I'm thinking this is the kit I will use since it has the Pontiac style block adaptor plate included and I can retain the stock starter location. Kit will include all needed parts and adpators so I don't have to do any welding. I read on the T56 kit site that they recommend a "98+ LS1 style T56" and that the hydraulic throw out bearing is key to not having to relocate the stock starter. Does anyone know the part number for the 98+ LS1 style T56?
A local wrecker is offering me a sweet deal on a practically new T56. Here is all the info he could give me:
The tranny is model # 1386-000-011,
It has a 26 spline inputshaft and 27 spline output shaft.
Gears are as follows: 2.97-2.07-1.43-1.00-.80-.62 with a 3.28 reverse. Lakewood scattersheild, Ram billet steel flywheel, centerforce dual friction clutch, and every fastener needed to install it.
The clutch is 11 in. diameter, 1 1/8 in. x 26 spline input shaft Centerforce dual friction part # DF148552
Flywheel is a Ram billet steel SFI approved part # 1501, internal balance, 168 tooth, billet steel, 33 lbs.
A lakewood clutch-fork, Centerforce throwout bearing, Lakewood adjustable fork stud, and new tranny mount are included.
Also comes with ARP Pro-series bolts for both the flywheel to crank and also pressure plate to flywheel. This setup is in perfect condition and was barely used according to seller.
Would this part be a "98+ LS1 style T56"? Are these gears decent for street use? I want the car to have a nice 0 to 60 time, but I also want low RPMs on the highway to save gas. Unfortunately I do not know what the stock rear end gears on the Firebird, and I don't know if there is a way to tell simply by looking at the car. :dunno:
Any help is greatly appreciated! :hammer:
I've been to www.t56kit.com and the kit for the 2nd gen Fbody should be out soon and I'm thinking this is the kit I will use since it has the Pontiac style block adaptor plate included and I can retain the stock starter location. Kit will include all needed parts and adpators so I don't have to do any welding. I read on the T56 kit site that they recommend a "98+ LS1 style T56" and that the hydraulic throw out bearing is key to not having to relocate the stock starter. Does anyone know the part number for the 98+ LS1 style T56?
A local wrecker is offering me a sweet deal on a practically new T56. Here is all the info he could give me:
The tranny is model # 1386-000-011,
It has a 26 spline inputshaft and 27 spline output shaft.
Gears are as follows: 2.97-2.07-1.43-1.00-.80-.62 with a 3.28 reverse. Lakewood scattersheild, Ram billet steel flywheel, centerforce dual friction clutch, and every fastener needed to install it.
The clutch is 11 in. diameter, 1 1/8 in. x 26 spline input shaft Centerforce dual friction part # DF148552
Flywheel is a Ram billet steel SFI approved part # 1501, internal balance, 168 tooth, billet steel, 33 lbs.
A lakewood clutch-fork, Centerforce throwout bearing, Lakewood adjustable fork stud, and new tranny mount are included.
Also comes with ARP Pro-series bolts for both the flywheel to crank and also pressure plate to flywheel. This setup is in perfect condition and was barely used according to seller.
Would this part be a "98+ LS1 style T56"? Are these gears decent for street use? I want the car to have a nice 0 to 60 time, but I also want low RPMs on the highway to save gas. Unfortunately I do not know what the stock rear end gears on the Firebird, and I don't know if there is a way to tell simply by looking at the car. :dunno:
Any help is greatly appreciated! :hammer: