Synchronizer Assembly Interchangability

[SSSTANG]

Are T56 Magnum synchronizer assemblies interchangeable with a C5Z T56?

[andrewb70]

Are T56 Magnum synchronizer assemblies interchangeable with a C5Z T56?

I don't believe so. Magnum uses tr6060 parts, while the C5 uses the older T56 parts.

Andrew

[SSSTANG]

Are the triple cone blocker rings unique to the Magnum synchro’s?

[raustinss]

thinking this is best for a transmission shop or for tremec to answer

[Craig@Bowler]

The T56 in the C5 vette was a unique set up that is different than even the F-Body T56 of the same years. When the TR-6060 came out it was a whole new design as well. Here is a link to a really good article from Tremec that discusses the differences between the new and old.http://tremec.com/not_am_detalle/the...agnum-6-speed/

If you don't want to read the whole article to answer the blocker ring question, here is the excerpt from that part:

Though narrower in design, the blocker and friction rings in the TREMEC TR-6060 and Magnum have an increased diameter and a standard triple-cone arrangement for substantially more surface area and strength than the double-cone setup found in the majority of T-56s. In the case of the TR-6060, the friction materials themselves vary by application. Here, the material shown is sintered bronze. The T-56 also used several different materials. The T-56 ring shown here is a ‘particlized’ carbon. All TR-6060 and Magnums feature triple-cone baskets in the 1-2 position, and double-cone arrangements throughout the rest of the box, including Reverse. The T-56, conversely, offered a mix of double and triple cones, depending on the application, for First and Second, and, in many cases, a single cone for all other gears.

[SSSTANG]

The T56 in the C5 vette was a unique set up that is different than even the F-Body T56 of the same years. When the TR-6060 came out it was a whole new design as well. Here is a link to a really good article from Tremec that discusses the differences between the new and old.http://tremec.com/not_am_detalle/the...agnum-6-speed/

If you don't want to read the whole article to answer the blocker ring question, here is the excerpt from that part:

Though narrower in design, the blocker and friction rings in the TREMEC TR-6060 and Magnum have an increased diameter and a standard triple-cone arrangement for substantially more surface area and strength than the double-cone setup found in the majority of T-56s. In the case of the TR-6060, the friction materials themselves vary by application. Here, the material shown is sintered bronze. The T-56 also used several different materials. The T-56 ring shown here is a ‘particlized’ carbon. All TR-6060 and Magnums feature triple-cone baskets in the 1-2 position, and double-cone arrangements throughout the rest of the box, including Reverse. The T-56, conversely, offered a mix of double and triple cones, depending on the application, for First and Second, and, in many cases, a single cone for all other gears.

Sorry if I missed it but, are they not interchangeable between the Magnum and C5Z trans?

[Craig@Bowler]

They are not interchangeable. The older T56's vs the new Magnum/6060 are completely different in nearly all the internal parts.

[SSSTANG]

Thank you!