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Old 05-12-2006, 10:37 AM
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I need to know what power levels a fully built 6 speed can handle. I already had one hond up to 700 rwhp but will it hold 1000 ,900,800 ? Experts only please I need real world experience.
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Give T56Rebuilds.com a call and talk to Joe or Amber. They can give you an EXACT idea as they've built many of the T56 transmissions for big power Vettes and Vipers.
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Thanks john. Also was going to contact you about my turbos I got from precision. I believe they will be too small for my setup. what turbos do you recomend for 1000 rwhp on a mostly drag car. 370 cid 226 cam and ported ls6 heads. I know you need more info but any rough ideas.
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Off the top of my head, you'll need at least a 63mm wheel on each but with a 370c.i. motor it may not meet the demand a 370 requires (falling off the choke line). I would say at least 66 or 67mm wheels on each turbo will safely get you there without going off the map and staying inside the choke line of the turbo.
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how much would a 67mm cost? I will need 2 with t-4 flanges and 3" v-band exhaust to bolt up. I asked Jose at forced inductions the same thing and he recomended twin 57mm upgrade for the turbos I already have. I believe the 67mm would be better cause I dont want huge low end boost I will leave on a 2 step with 6000 rpm launch. Shifting @ 6800 with 6 speed all the way through.
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What size turbos do you currently have? Depending on the size, you may certainly hit near the goal but may need big big boost numbers - upwards of 25+ psi. It's tough to say without knowing all the information.

A 67mm turbo can run, depending on manufacturer (top 3) and the housing sizes, around $1300 to $1700+. I haven't heard much feedback on these eBay turbos, so I'm not so sure I would use something like those...in case someone asks.
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No I have precision 44mm inlet 57mm out . .68a/r exhaust .60 a/r inlet. They were with the kit when I bought it for a stock motor. Well plans have changed and i know these things are too small for the kind of power I want. I dont want instant boost I need something that will get full boost at 4000 to 6800 shift. also not have the power band fall off too early like when a turbo is too small.
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Hmm, the 44mm inlet/57mm out has me confused. What did Precision refer to them as?
Maybe they said 44mm compressor exducer / 57mm turbine exducer?
Either way, they sound small, if you're looking at the goals you have in mind, you'll need to go bigger.
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Originally Posted by GTFORMULA
I need to know what power levels a fully built 6 speed can handle. I already had one hond up to 700 rwhp but will it hold 1000 ,900,800 ? Experts only please I need real world experience.
A well built six speed tranny will hold about 900-1000 rwhp. You will absolutely need the best mainshaft. I would very, very surprised if you hit eights. The two guys that have had the power, besides me have now gone powerglide and Th400. Both broke their mainshafts. Paul spent $30k just in broken drivetrain parts in one summer.

60-67 turbos.
67's will take you to about 1150 rwhp at 22 psi.. with a good setup on 116.
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The part number on the turbos is PTB 300-4476.

Maybe that would help. I know it will be hard to hit eights but if I do it just once Ill be happy. Then I will just run nines all day in the heat. The convertion the an auto is way too much money so I have no choice but to stick with the 6 speed.

Any clutch ideas ?
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The part number on the turbos is PTB 300-4476.

Maybe that would help. I know it will be hard to hit eights but if I do it just once Ill be happy. Then I will just run nines all day in the heat. The convertion the an auto is way too much money so I have no choice but to stick with the 6 speed.

Any clutch ideas ?
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PTB 300-4476 : Those are the PT-44/TE-44 4476E turbo with a T4 Tangen and .63 A/R turbine housing. They are rated to about 580hp, a little inflated IMO. I've personally seen that turbo make 400-425rwhp. With two of these, you will be very hard pressed to hit your goal...IMO.

I'm also not positive a set of T-67's will fit in the existing location of the kit you have. You may want to call them and ask. Again, something in the 63mm-67mm range will get you to your goal easy...just a matter of keeping the drive line together.

Call, if you like, if you have more questions to address.
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Damn, that sounds like one hell of a beast you are building. Good luck getting it to hook.
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It will be a challenge. Im planning on 28x12.5x16 etstreet's.
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I'm putting 800 through the stock M6 tranny. We'll see how long it lasts.



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