Some M6 to A3 Qs
07-26-2004, 01:37 PM
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Some M6 to A3 Qs I have been doing research on the topic and have some Qs.
What diveshaft do I need? It is unclear if I can use the one I have or another. Can I find one in the junk yard? Am I going to need LS1 edit to make this work?
Thanks.
P.S. I was hoping for a cheep and easy way to do this, but so far it doesn't seem worth it. I was thinking of a temp job on this. A season or two.
I mean:
$200 to convert the speedo
$200 for a shifter
$300 for a verter
$??? for flywheel, driveshaft...
$400 for torque arm.
Not to mension the trans itself. I have one but it has over 100K on it and needs to be rebuilt.
What diveshaft do I need? It is unclear if I can use the one I have or another. Can I find one in the junk yard? Am I going to need LS1 edit to make this work?
Thanks.
P.S. I was hoping for a cheep and easy way to do this, but so far it doesn't seem worth it. I was thinking of a temp job on this. A season or two.
I mean:
$200 to convert the speedo
$200 for a shifter
$300 for a verter
$??? for flywheel, driveshaft...
$400 for torque arm.
Not to mension the trans itself. I have one but it has over 100K on it and needs to be rebuilt.
07-26-2004, 08:06 PM
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Here is a list I have so far for a T-56 to TH350:
build a torque arm relocation bracket
TH350 w/ 9" tail will use stock T56 driveshaft
TH350 small bolt pattern converter w/ls1 pilot
Tranny Cooler
Use Stock T56 Crossmember w/ spacers or BMR TH350 crossmember
'98 Flexplate
Shifter (I chose B&M QuickSilver)
MADMAN Dipstick
LOKAR dipstick
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong on anything.
I bought a complete rebuild kit with all the bushings, sprag, filter, HD drum, upgraded clutches, and cooler from my buddy for $275 bucks. bought a core for $75
build a torque arm relocation bracket
TH350 w/ 9" tail will use stock T56 driveshaft
TH350 small bolt pattern converter w/ls1 pilot
Tranny Cooler
Use Stock T56 Crossmember w/ spacers or BMR TH350 crossmember
'98 Flexplate
Shifter (I chose B&M QuickSilver)
MADMAN Dipstick
LOKAR dipstick
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong on anything.
I bought a complete rebuild kit with all the bushings, sprag, filter, HD drum, upgraded clutches, and cooler from my buddy for $275 bucks. bought a core for $75
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07-27-2004, 08:52 AM
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Wow, this is all very usefull. But I thought you had to use a flex plate from a '01+6.0. How difficult is it to rebuild one of these? I am mechanically inclined, but not a tech. Does this require special tools? Going auto for a while would be fun.
Thanks.
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07-27-2004, 07:53 PM
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Not trying to hijack the thread but will the M6 drive shaft work with the long tail th400?
I've searched and it seems some people say it does and some say it don't.
I've searched and it seems some people say it does and some say it don't.
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The M6 driveshaft will work with the 9" tail TH350 and use the same crossmember as the T56 but with spacers. At least thats what I have at the moment. I am installing them in a few weeks and I'll tell you.