Cody5

Hey guys I am putting a 5.3 into an S10. I found a t56 out of an 03 corvette for a good deal. Are the corvette t56's any different than the Camaro and trans am's? And if it isn't different, is it just a direct bolt up. Its a 2000 5.3. Thanks!

Darth_V8r

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The shifter location is different. Usually, the F-body transmissions are the easiest to put into older vehicles, because the shifter is on the tailshaft.

In an S10, it'll put the shifter coming up through the cupholder in the center console.

Cody5

Thanks!

garys 68

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you do realize an 03 corvette T56 is a transaxle?

Cody5

No gary what do you mean? I figured it was a little different.

garys 68

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Corvette C5,6, etc use a transmission connected to the differential. It's in the rear of the car, that makes it a lot different.
It could be converted to an engine mounted trans, but not worth the cost or effort.

scout2000

+1

C4 was the last generation of Corvette's to use conventional transmissions. From there on out (i.e. C5+) they have a transaxle. Helps out a lot with weight distribution. Not a mid-engine, but still pretty good.

Cody5

Well can I use that transmission and just get a tailhousing for an fbody??

RyanS13

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You would need a bell, mid plate, main shaft, tail housing & shift rail.