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12-14-2017, 11:32 PM | #1 |
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LS and T56 with stock crossmember?
For those of you that have a T56/LS combo: Did you have enough clearance to leave the stock crossmember in place? I asked this question in my build thread but got no response so thought I would try the LS Swap specific forum as well. More details on my setup and photo here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...07#post8091007 Much appreciated! |
12-15-2017, 03:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: LS and T56 with stock crossmember?
Mine is stock but is notched out to sit lower. I can get some pics of you need
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12-15-2017, 08:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: LS and T56 with stock crossmember?
Mine originally had a 3 spd saginaw so no rear crossmember so i just bought a cpp tubular one. I think it was less than $100. Works great. Of course the nightmare of trying to remove your original one with rivets might be what you are trying to avoid....
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12-15-2017, 09:44 PM | #4 |
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Re: LS and T56 with stock crossmember?
Thanks. Just to clarify, I have an aftermarket crossmember that will be used to support the rear of the T56. As you implied above, i would prefer to not have to also remove the stock crossmember which is near the bell housing and rivited. Full details and pictures are in my build thread linked above. It looks like it will clear but just hoping to get confirmation from someone who has done it already to be sure. thanks!
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12-15-2017, 09:48 PM | #5 |
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12-16-2017, 08:10 AM | #6 | |
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12-16-2017, 11:21 PM | #7 |
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Re: LS and T56 with stock crossmember?
It is a bit of a PITA to remove all of the rivets with the cab on the frame, to get it all removed. I always recommend removing the bellhousing crossmember if you are not going to be using it to support the original bellhousing. It is so much easier to work on your truck with it not in the way if it is not needed. I have seen some guys just cut it off flush with the frame rail and leave the rivets and small pieces attached to the frame.
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12-17-2017, 10:21 AM | #9 | |
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12-17-2017, 10:34 AM | #10 | |
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12-17-2017, 01:32 PM | #11 | |
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I am currently playing around with shifter options. I had an old school ridiculously long one (an original 4 speed shifter stretched out some more) and as cool as it looked, the shifts took too long (very long throw). I have a 12" shifter on there now but it is too short and doesn't feel natural to grab. I think a 14" might be right.
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12-17-2017, 11:04 PM | #13 | |
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12-18-2017, 07:10 AM | #14 |
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The shifter position will be in the middle of the high hump (give or take depending on your exact motor position). The shifter will definitely have to have a bend in it but unless its a console shifter in a car, most do anyway. Clearance between the dash and the bench seat should be fine - the trick is finding the height/length that works best for you. I've got pics but I'll have to do some digging to find them.
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12-18-2017, 07:16 AM | #15 |
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Re: LS and T56 with stock crossmember?
The shifter position will be in the middle of the high hump (give or take depending on your exact motor position). The shifter will definitely have to have a bend in it but unless its a console shifter in a car, most do anyway. Clearance between the dash and the bench seat should be fine - the trick is finding the height/length that works best for you. I've got pics but I'll have to do some digging to find them.
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12-18-2017, 09:54 AM | #16 |
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Old school type shifter (modified original 4-spd truck shifter)
12" Lokar (too short) hope this helps.
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12-18-2017, 01:01 PM | #17 |
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Very helpful! Thanks. I estimate that mine will come out of the floor a little more forward that yours. Maybe I just need to get the engine back a little further. Or, I can just shop around to see if I can find a handle that will work with my setup the way it is now. Thanks again!!!
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12-18-2017, 02:22 PM | #18 |
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Those pictures were taken with the T-56 behind the small block. With the LS its going to be an inch or two further back and that is with the engine as far forward as it will go with the dirty dingo sliders and the engine perches in the rearward position (to allow clearance for the rack and pinion setup). Its going to be very close when its all done- it looks like I am going to have to shorten my driveshaft (again) by just an inch or two.
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