T56 Transplants

[jmd]

I'd like to add to this particular form some information on "custom" T56 installs, and the ways in which they were done.

I'm talking custom clutch release setups. Bellhousing adaptation to non Chevrolet engines. Bellhousing adaptation of the "aftermarket" GM T56 to non GM engines.

Mine is a 1986 Monte Carlo SS with 1995 T56. A Lakewood ballstud is installed in the front of it to use a mechanical linkage GM fork. The bellhousing is trimmed to accomodate the fork.

The 200-4R crossmember has a new "tongue" on it to reach the T56.

The speedo electronics will be buffered into the correct signal to go to the GM EFI ECM and I'll be transplanting a GM speedo in. The stock speedo is mechanical...

Others?:o

[onebad82z]

Well since no one has replied... not really a "custom" transplant..but..

1999 LS1 F Body T56 in my '82 Z28 using a Lakewood scattershield,McLeod adapter plate and extended pilot bushing.All bellhousing forward clutch components are stock for the '82, albeit aftermarket replacements.Lakewood bell,Lakewood adjustable ball stud,Lakewood HD clutch fork, Centerforce DF clutch, Hays steel flywheel, and ARP bolts throughout.I then made my own spherical rod end clutch linkage pushrods (years ago) , and reinforced the z bar (gussets).

Bell back I have the McLeod adapter plate, then the '99 T56 with a Pro 5.0.

I built my own crossmember from scratch to leave ample room for the head pipes (of the y pipe) to better "tuck" under the car off of the Hooker 2210 LT's.

This was my swap from the factory Borg Warner Super T10 my car came with.

I have the added driveability the T56 offers, and even if I pop a clutch it will only run me around $250-300 to replace:drive: