T-56 questions...

[newsshooter23]

I'm well aware that there is a sticky about the T-56, and alot of the questions that go with it...and my head is frickin spinning from all of it.

I recently purchased an LT-1 T-56, and from all the "conversion this" and "pull clutch that" I got to thinking (watch out!)...once the trans is no longer attached to an LT-1 in the 4th Gen F-body, and you ditch the factory bell housing... what does it matter which flywheel/clutch combo gets used as long as it fits your motor?

Just my thoughts. I mean, a T-56 is a T-56 whether it came from Viper, a Z28, or a Vette for the most part. Right?



If I'm wrong please enlighten me.

[rchaskin]

LT1 is different from an LS1. LT1 has a thinner bellhousing.
IDK about the viper box.

what are you putting it in and what motor do you have??

[newsshooter23]

The T-56 I have is going into a 73 Camaro with a gen 1 SBC...at least that's the plan.

[rchaskin]

If you have a LT1 trans, and a Gen1 SBC, you have to use the LT1 bellhousing and clutch and hydraulics.

If your motor is a 2 piece rear main seal you have to use a custom flywheel. (Mcleod / centerforce)
If your motor is a 1 piece rear main seal you can use a factory LT1 flywheel.

This is the same setup I have. I have all of the part numbers on the stuff that I used.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Randy

[newsshooter23]

If you could post those part #'s that would be awsome! Thank you so much for the help.

BTW...one piece rear main.

Thanks again!

[rchaskin]

I used the ATS - Speedtech Crossmember & Install kit

The LT1 Hydraulics are GM# 12559912
I used the speedtech master cylinder modification

Here are the other parts I used.
These are all summit part #s
1 piece main Flywheel - MCL-460350-1A
Flywheel Bolts - ARP-200-2807
Roller Pilot Bushing - MCL-8605
SFI Bellhousing - MCL-8760-00
Clutch kit - MCL-75216

I used a Driveshaft Shop Aluminum Driveshaft
I had a mechanical speedo added to my T56 tail housing.

Good Luck.

Randy

[woody80z28]

I am also running an LT1 T56 behind my SBC. Mine has a SPEC 3+ clutch that I'm really happy with and the stock hydraulics.