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07-16-2013, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Venice, Ca.
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Has anyone done a T-56 6spd swap?
I bought a t-56 with all the parts and even pulled the motor. don't think the motor is any good because the guy hit a pole and smashed it pretty darn good. anyways trying to pick some heads on info and pictures if anyone has done the swap. thanks
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07-16-2013, 09:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Re: Has anyone done a T-56 6spd swap?
I'd like to find out about a T56 swap as well. I'm pretty sure the clutch needs to be hydraulic and that it uses a unique bellhousing and I think a different clutch and flywheel as well. I'd like to see what's been done as well.
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07-16-2013, 09:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC
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Re: Has anyone done a T-56 6spd swap?
A buddy of mine did one in a 72, you have to use a hydraulic clutch but other than that it is straightforward. Just remember though that it is a toploader and the shifter is right at the bench seat.
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07-16-2013, 10:44 AM
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Location: Anderson SC
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Re: Has anyone done a T-56 6spd swap?
MalibuKasey just did a T56 swap behind a small block using a LT1 T56. The LT1 T56 belhousing will bolt straight up to a small block or inline 6. I believe a conversion flywheel for a two piece main seal was needed to use the LT1 clutch/pressure plate. It does use a hydraulic system, not the old style mechanical linkage. He also moved the shifter up to the inspection port using a Keisler relacation kit to clear the bench seat. I'm not sure what all is involved with using a LS style T56, the input shaft is a different length and the bellhousing won't work.
TR65 has a great write up on the shifter relocation: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300892 MalibuKasey's relocated shifter:
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07-16-2013, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: Has anyone done a T-56 6spd swap?
Here is the way I did the hydraulic clutch.
Good luck, TR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=300087
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07-17-2013, 12:35 AM
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 Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Has anyone done a T-56 6spd swap?
If you don't already have power brakes, I sell a power brake/hydraulic clutch conversion bracket for the '63-'66 trucks. It is basically the same as what I sell for the '60-'62's.
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