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Old 02-04-2006, 08:30 AM
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Is the gears in a Viper trans. the same as a Camaro/Firebird T56? If not, what are the gears ratios 1st-6th?
Old 02-04-2006, 03:25 PM
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I don't think it is really the same transmission. I mean to say they similar and share some parts. It seems like it has a different gear box, though.

I found this at the following link, http://www.vipercompetitioncoupe.com...ications.html# :

Gear Ratios
1st ..... 2.66
2nd ..... 1.78
3rd ..... 1.30
4th ..... 1.00
5th ..... 0.74
6th ..... 0.50
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Thanks for the link and info!
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I think the T56 is also different in the Corvette. The GTO gears also differ from the Corvetter. Don't know the stats off hand. You got choices to make!
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I bought a Viper trans. for my 71 Chevelle. The shifter is forward more, so I can use the stock consol. (as told by D&D) Thay also recommended using a Viper trans because all the mods they due to the Camaro/Firebird trans. is already done. They claim it should hold up well to my twin turbo LS1 making 750-850hp @ the flywheel.
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Who makes a bellhousing to bolt a viper t56 to an ls1 block?

I'm assuming the bolt pattern is completely different on the viper trans, right?
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The pree 03 Vipers had essentially the same gears/ internals as an Fcar. Major dif was in the iron 3/4 fork from the factory.The 03-later units do have dif gears although the ratios are the same. The VIPER bell to block pattern is different( obviously) and the bell to T56 adapter pattern is a little off but useable.The "swap" will also require an input shaft change as well as a clutch release system rework.



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