Dark SS

iTrader: (6)

Is there any problems when bolting a T56 off and LT1 to an LS1. I'm doing the swap in my 96 Z28 and have the original T56 trans that needs to be rebuilt. I had always thought that it bolted right up but didn't use one of the holes and you were good to go. I recently have heard about a hydraulic issue, any truth to that?

rao

iTrader: (18)

You need to replace lots of parts, including the front cover and the input shaft, most people just sell the LT1 version and buy a LS version.

Dark SS

iTrader: (6)

Thanks, that's what I needed to know.

Blk99ek

don't do it!

tripblackls1

iTrader: (11)

?? why????


you dont need to replace a lot of parts, just the bellhousing front cover and input shaft
that it, even people with no trans experience can do this quite easily
no reason to spend 1k+ on a trans you already have

bigwill1983

iTrader: (4)

hes rite. i just recently changed my LT T56 to an LS its simple. it costed me $374.61. you would have buy & to put a new bearing on the input shaft.

52 Rat

iTrader: (4)

As stated before, no need for a lot of parts. I did this conversion last week on my LT1 T56. I purchased a midplate/front cover, input shaft with bearing and race. I had the conversion completed within 20 minuets. I had never been into a T56 trans before. It was very simple. The key is keeping the proper preload on the bearing. This is an easy measurment and acheived with shims under the bearing race.

glocklimited9

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learn something new everyday, i always thought the trans couldnt be swapped this is good news

357i

iTrader: (4)

Not a big deal at all, I bought the parts used(ecept the input shaft) and slapped it together

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

nice t/a

glocklimited9

iTrader: (3)

thank you sir shes my labor of love

Kory 88Iroc Lt1

iTrader: (7)

where are you guys sourcing the parts? I would do this if I could do it for 400 or less.
Thanks for the info.
Kory

Pocket

iTrader: (22)

Your logic is backwards

LT and LS T56 trannys are worth roughly the same. Sell the LT and buy a LS

Why spend an extra $350 to convert one way or another

Kory 88Iroc Lt1

iTrader: (7)

My reason for thinking of converting it is because I know the condition of mine. If I buy an ls1 t56 I run the risk of getting one that is in worse shape than the one I currently have.
Kory

52 Rat

iTrader: (4)

So true! Same in my case. I had a NOS (new) LT1 T56. This is why I chose to do the conversion. I don't like the risk of purchasing a junk LS T56.