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Custom built T56 32-spline SSR/Ford/LS1 F-body Hybrid

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Old 10-22-2011, 02:56 PM
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Default Custom built T56 32-spline SSR/Ford/LS1 F-body Hybrid

This is a Ford aftermarket tailshaft housing. It came on the aftermarket "conversion tranny" for the Fox body Mustangs. I'm only using this housing because I got a deal on it. Otherwise these housings cost well over $500, and wouldn't be an option! It comes with the provision for the Ford manual speedo cable and/or Ford elec. speedo, which is going to be changed to GM electric speedo. Also, notice how long the housing extends out. 1.25 inches is going to be removed from the end of the housing, so it will match up with the f-body length. Then it will be bored to fit the TH400 bushing and seal. This will allow the 32-spline mainshaft to be used. Also, the shifter location will be moved back by using the Ford setup, 3inches (from centerline to centerline).

Here it is just as it comes, untouched..

Driver side


Passenger side


Top (31-spline in stock form)



For comparison, here is the stock f-body tailhousing (side view)


Top view



GM Elec Speedo Conversion


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New height of tailhousing, and speedo sensor installed



Ford elec speedo sensor, plug installed


Close-up


TH400 bushing/seal installed, for 32-spline SSR mainshaft



Random 31/32 spline conversion parts....

32-spline shaft compared to stock


31-spline yoke


32sp slip yoke compared to stock


31-spline yoke





31-spline shaft w/ press-fit speedo journal added


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31-spline shaft installed in trans
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Thats a hard tailhousing to find. I have a couple of them myself.
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Originally Posted by thesource
Thats a hard tailhousing to find. I have a couple of them myself.
I actually have 2 more of them. I'd like to trade one for an OEM 03-04 Cobra one if you are interested or if you know where one is

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