T-56 model differences?

[jamieg285]

I've read that the T-56 from a Corvette wouldn't be suitable for transplanting into a 2nd Gen Camaro.
Everything I've read so far, talks about using LT1/LS1s from 4th Gen Camaro/Firebird.
There is a local seller offering a NOS box, but claims it's for a Ford.

Are there any differences between this and the GM one, and would it be suitable for me?

Also, what is a good price for such a box in the US? (I'm in the UK)

[para67camaro]

F bodys are not transaxle. I think you can use a T56 out of a pre-97 vette. You can use the one out of a gto but you have to change the shifter, the gto's shifter sits further back than where the fbody one does, they also have a taller 1st gear. I am not sure about the one in the viper or the mustang.

[TnBlkC230WZ]

The Mustang tranny has a longer input shaft that and the mounting pattern is different too. You can change the front cover and have a GM pattern.

You could also check to see if Quicktime makes a bellhousing for swap. Then you'd just need a Ford cluch disc.

[Mkelcy]

I've read that the T-56 from a Corvette wouldn't be suitable for transplanting into a 2nd Gen Camaro.
Everything I've read so far, talks about using LT1/LS1s from 4th Gen Camaro/Firebird.
There is a local seller offering a NOS box, but claims it's for a Ford.

Are there any differences between this and the GM one, and would it be suitable for me?

Also, what is a good price for such a box in the US? (I'm in the UK)

I'd call the McLeod Industries tech line and see what they say.

[GMJim]

The 1989 ZR1 and 1990 to 1996 Corvettes used ZF 6 speeds. They are expensive to rebuild and aren't much better than the T-56. The LS and LT1 version of the F body T-56 will fit your 2nd gen with the right bell housing. I know the Magnum is expensive compared to a used T-56 but it's multiple shifter location and the electric/mechanical speedo option makes it an easier swap. Give Ross at Quicktimeinc.com a call and see if he has anything to mount the Ford T56 to a Chevy.
Hope this helps.

[jamieg285]

I've found that the input shaft length is different(although it depends on what you are comparing to - the LT1 is shorter, but the LS1 is longer)

The biggest downside appears to be the shifter location. From what I've read the LT1/LS1 shifter is slightly too far forward for the 2nd gen, but the Ford one is another 2 inches further forward.

[BonzoHansen]

What a lot of guys found out is an f-body T56 will bring the shifter just about perfect through the hole in the automatic console which is a few inches back for the 4-speed opening. IMO it is a better shifter location than stock 4-spd, which IMO is to far forward. For LT1 you need the bell and related parts to make it work and you have to use hydraulic t/o. For LS1 you can use a QT or McLeod bell and use hydraulic, or stock clutch & linkage & McLeod adapter.

Just based on above info sounds like the ford one may fall in between the stock auto console hole & 4-speed console hole.