Manual Transmission - T56 to a SBC?




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spav350
03-30-2012, 11:04 AM
Will an LS1 T56 bolt up to a SBC? I have a '70 Camaro and wanted to do an LS swap, but I think i'm going to leave the engine in there and just do a tranny swap. Will it bolt up and work without any major problems? I know th flywheel might be a concern.


3v0
03-30-2012, 11:21 AM
the LT1 spec t56 will bolt up with a special flywheel if it is a pre 86 block. i actually have a spare ram #2555. it is 400$ new -> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAM-2555/

your t56 will need the LT1 input shaft + midplate to make it fit but this has been discussed here numerous times.

spav350
03-30-2012, 11:24 AM
the LT1 spec t56 will bolt up with a special flywheel if it is a pre 86 block. i actually have a spare ram #2555. it is 400$ new -> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RAM-2555/

your t56 will need the LT1 input shaft + midplate to make it fit but this has been discussed here numerous times.

Oh ok... thanks for the info. I may have a T56 up for sale soon then.


camaro1185
03-30-2012, 11:50 AM
A ls t56 will bolt up to a sbc, but it takes a bit more work. If you are getting rid of your LS T56, Im actually looking for one, can you pm me the details and maybe we can work something out??

jmm98LS1
03-30-2012, 12:35 PM
There's a $200 adapter plate that allows you to put an LS t56 behind a gen1 SBC and use the gen1 clutch/bell/linkage....

spav350
03-30-2012, 02:11 PM
A ls t56 will bolt up to a sbc, but it takes a bit more work. If you are getting rid of your LS T56, Im actually looking for one, can you pm me the details and maybe we can work something out??

If i do, I'm selling it complete with the LS1 that it was bolted up to. If i split them, I'll let you know.

spav350
03-30-2012, 02:11 PM
There's a $200 adapter plate that allows you to put an LS t56 behind a gen1 SBC and use the gen1 clutch/bell/linkage....

Thanks for the info.

TheLSBeast
06-11-2013, 02:23 PM
Ive seen the t56 adapter plate that lets you remove a muncie and retaine your old bell housing clutch and clutch linkage it says....so does that mean you use the same flywheel as well...mines a 2 piece rms

mtt14
06-11-2013, 04:55 PM
Wish you were closer I'd trade you my lt1 bell housing input shaft and front plate for you ls ones!