bowtieboySS427

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Hey all,
new member here. Seems like this site is very informable in alot of different aspects. Really, the only information I am looking for at this time is buying, building, installing T56 into a 67 impala. I have looked around the internet and I am not too sure if anyone has done this except for camaros and novas. I'm sure its not much different.

Has anyone had any experience in installing T56's in Muslce Cars? I think I read an article in Chevy high performance mag, that someone sold a swap kit? I would like any advice anyone could give. Good idea or bad? Also this would be going into a car that usually is equiped with Th400, powerglide, or 4 speed muncie with mech. clutch not hydraulic. The car will also have a 427 BBC. not an LS series engine.

Someone makes a flywheel for this swap right? Im really trying to put together a parts list so I can keep my eyes open for a good deal. Just like to be educated before I buy so I dont spend money on stuff I dont need.

Thanks for any help!
Adam

pewter02z28gs

post this in the conversion and hybirds section might get you some anwers as well hope this helps

the_merv

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The LT1 T56 has been used for that, there is a Flywheel made for a 2-piece Rear Main, some companies make a Bell Housing for that aswell.

Jonathan@Tick

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There are two ways to do this. One, you can get a conversion flywheel and use the Latemodel LT1 clutch, pressure plate, and hydraulics along with the LT1 style transmission and bellhousing. Centerforce makes a flywheel for a 454 i know, but I'd say they have one for a 427 and old sbc stuff as well and spec has conversion flywheels as well. You would have to mount a hydraulic master with this setup.

Two, you can buy an adapter and extened pilot bushing that will allow you to bolt an LS1 style t56 behind the old muncie style 4 speed bellhousing. The adapter has a tob sleeve that will allow you to use all the original 4 speed linkage, fork, and clutch/flywheel. We have the adapter for sell here: http://www.tick-performance.com/tick...rts/#hardparts

The website says SBC only but it will work with a big block as well.

And if the shifter location is too far back as it mounts on the t56, Keisler makes a relocation kit that will position it where the access plate on top of that transmission is...probably moving it about 5" forward. Abotts Cable X box can be used to convert the digital speed signal of the t56 to a cable drive for your speedo to function. Other than that you'd just have to make a crossmember and have your driveshaft shortened and wire up the reverse lockout. Does a 67 have a two piece shaft like the older impalas?

thesource

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Its basically the same exact process as a Camaro or Nova. I personally like the LS1 unit with the adapter plate and using the factory style bellhousing and clutch linkage setup. I would not use the hydraulic crap unless you absolutely have to.

bowtieboySS427

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thanks for all the help guys. Im really leaning towards the factory clutch setup, stock bellhousing, adapter plate relocation kit electric to mechanical speedo etc.

I also started to look into a TKO 600. Everything I guess is like installing a muncie, so I have to weigh the price difference and horsepower capabilities.

Thanks again.

Ryan67Impala

did you ever complete the T56 swap on your impala? I have the same exact car but it’s a 396
Was there any transmission tunnel clearance issues? Mine currently has a th400..
What all did you need-thanks