Project SicMonte

[silvermonte]

With those cross-members the only real change in them is the mounting height for the trans mounting bushing correct? I have the 200r4 version and was just going to weld on a tab for the t56 when I got to that point.

[Number1]

Any new updates?

[SicMonte]

With those cross-members the only real change in them is the mounting height for the trans mounting bushing correct? I have the 200r4 version and was just going to weld on a tab for the t56 when I got to that point.

That is what Lance did with his cross member. Lance want to chime in here??

[SicMonte]

Any new updates?

No real updates.....life has been getting in the way now. I might have a hernia so that will put me out of commission for a while I think....time will tell.

My next step is to install my Canton oil pan...so I can then install my flywheel and Centerforce Dual Friction clutch. After that the pedal assembly and hydraulics will go in and the trans can be bolted in for the last time.

Then its on to the new rear end....measure for a new drive shaft...install suspension....etc etc etc.

[SSLance]

With those cross-members the only real change in them is the mounting height for the trans mounting bushing correct? I have the 200r4 version and was just going to weld on a tab for the t56 when I got to that point.

Here's what we did to modify my existing G-Force to work with the T56. I was the designer while my friend John was the lead engineer and machinist. Thanks John...

The T56 transmission mount needed to be about 1 1/4" lower and and inch or so towards the front than the 200R4 mount was, so we cut a C-notch out of the front of the g-Force cross member.



Then tack welded plates to box the C-notch in and tacked a new mounting plate at the right height inside the notched part.





Then took it to the car and test fit to make sure everything was correct before final welding.







We got the height perfect. I removed the rubber bumper on the top of the T56 and the tail shaft height is now in just about the exact same height as the 200R4 was and I can fit a straight blade screw driver between the rear two cover bolt heads and the floor pan.

200R4



T56 on new mount





John finished welding it up and I painted it up and it'll be ready to go back in tonight.

[SicMonte]

Lance thank you for the post!!!!

Tonight I am pulling out the measuring tape to see how the rear of my trans matches your pictures. Pics to follow....

[silvermonte]

Thank you for the pictures Lance. Seems like a pretty easy thing to do to save a few coins since I have that cross-member already.

[SicMonte]

Thank you for the pictures Lance. Seems like a pretty easy thing to do to save a few coins since I have that cross-member already.

I thought I would buy the T56 one to save some time......but we all can see that I'm taking my sweet time with these upgrades as it is.

[silvermonte]

I thought I would buy the T56 one to save some time......but we all can see that I'm taking my sweet time with these upgrades as it is.

Thats no biggie, its called life and its nice to enjoy it sometimes. Ill go weeks without even looking at my projects sometimes.

[SicMonte]

Looks like the motor will be pulled out to freshen it up bc I have to pull the motor out anyways to install this new oil pan so why not!!

[Motown 454]

Nice fix! it looks good.

[SicMonte]

Did some work on the car today...well set up for the final push to complete it. I'll have pics and info up here soon enough!

[SicMonte]

So I am having the 8.5" GM 10 bolt build finally and I thought I would share with you all what is going into it.

Here she sits in her current state of grime and rust.....




Here are the 30 spline forged Moser Axles.

[SicMonte]

Here's the Inland Empire 1350 Yoke.

[SicMonte]

Yukon rear end assembly kit.







Yukon 3.73 Ring Gear...still in the packaging lol.

[SicMonte]

LPW Aluminum Diff Cover.

[SicMonte]

Eaton TruTrac.....I can't tell you how long I have wanted one of these!!!!!

[SicMonte]

Soooo while the rear is out getting built I have started the suspension parts swap.


First step was to assemble my new ridetech TQ series coilovers.


Here are the springs. Fronts are now 800# (used to be 900# on the single adjustable coilovers) and the rear springs are 275# (up from 250# on my singles).

[SicMonte]

Here is all the hardware for the front coilovers.






and here's what's included with the rear coilovers.

[SicMonte]

And here we have a ridetech TQ Coilover for the front of a G Body...when using the ridetech lower control arms.






The first step in assembling these coilovers is to put on the lower spring mount/adjuster. This is usually done from the bottom of the shock but this is not possible on the TQ series due to the reservoir hose...so the lower spring mount needs to go on from the top. This is a seriously tight fit so the guys at Ridetech gave me a lil trick of the trade.......put a thick washer in the open space on the spring mount to widen the inner diameter and the mount will slide right over the shock body to the threads. BINGO!!!!!!!!!