TDP

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Sorry I didn't answer you. We moved shop and it ended up being a huge ordeal to get all set back up. We're on our 4th week in the new building and things are finally starting to run smooth again. We knocked out 16 T56s in just the last 2 weeks Still have about 5-6 to go in order to get caught up.

Anyway to answer your question, the tranny has to be completely torn down in order to access the 2nd gear ring. I see T56s all the time that were previously "built", but not built correctly (i.e. not all the necessary parts were replaced). Then it will be inevitable that you'll see problems down the road. It may not necessarily be the blocker ring. My best guess would be that the engagement teeth on 2nd gear are probably worn and it should have been replaced to begin with. No way to tell until it's torn down, though. It will be $300 best case, and $500 worst case to fix your 2nd gear problem. Call in for the quickest reply 817-300-6840 <---my direct line

-Jason

TDP

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That's normally how things are at the shop. Within this last month, my turn-around time has sucked, but now things are getting back to normal.
Anyway, thanks a lot for the good word!!

TDP

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Yes, BUT I have a waiting list going on, unfortunately. I just did a quick run-thru today and there are enough parts to build 4 units, so I'd say there's a good chance I can get one built for you. I'll have to call the people on the list to be sure they are still in the market. Some have been waiting for 2 months.. so they have first dibs. However, if they aren't ready when I call, then you'll be that much higher on the list. Call me Tuesday afternoon or later and I'll have a better answer 817-300-6840

-Jason

tiresmokinV8

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Thanks Ill call later today,
Rick

tiresmokinV8

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Just got put on the list! Hope I get one, moneys waiting ha
Thanks, Rick

jtut90

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had my trans rebuilt by jason and he really knew what he was doing it came back soooo much better than when it left its installed now but i dont wanna drive wit open headers so i'm tryin to b patient until i get the y pipe, paycheck needs to hurry, Fyi I shipped my trans on a friday and got it back on my porch 8 days later i felt it was a very good turn around time considering the trans shop had my car for 4 months

tiresmokinV8

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Still getting those t56's out?

TDP

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It looks like we will actually have 6 T56s built and ready to go this week. 2 of those are already spoken for, and #3 is going to the above poster. The next 3 will be up for grabs. Unfortunately, due to rising parts costs, the price is going up a hair for those last 3. $1950 for the f-body style and $2150 for the Corvette internals (2.66 first or 2.97 first). I *might* have one 2.97 triple cone trans up, but I'll have 2 of the stock ratio (2.66) T56s up for sale. Thanks for all your patience!

bravolistick

How much hp and tq can an optimized stage 3 handle. I need this thing strong, numbers in sig.

OUTLAWZ RACING

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^^^^^ Beat me to it. Do u work with any tr6060 conversions for f-bodys?

SIDEWAYS SECRETS

I don't even need a trans rebuild right now, but after reading this thread, I'm thinking of getting one.. Lol

msgZ28

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Okay, let's see if I can make this make sense. I currently have an LS T56 that was built by Tick (no complaints). It will probably get tossed into a 1979 Z28, along with the 408 in my sig. I was playing with the tire/gear/rear end calculator, and have decided that I want to see about getting different gears. The way I calculated, I will end up with either a 3.08 or a 3.23 rear end. This car might end up as a daily-ish driver, and will be driven longish distances to shows and whatnot; so a good, comfortable cruising rpm at ~55 and ~70 is necessary, and is more important than brutal acceleration as this will mainly be a cruiser. Use a 26.7" tire if you want to play with the calculator as well. So, here come the questions:

Can I get the M28 gearset instead of the LS?

If so, can you, as the post below suggests, make me an oddball 5th and 6th? This would bring the cruising rpms down by about another 50 and give me better acceleration since I could switch from a 3.08 to a 3.23 final drive. It would put me at 1650, while the regular .8 and .62 puts me at 1700.

Would you reccomend doing anything I have said so far? If not, what would you suggest?

What kind of cost would I be looking at? It will be another year or two before the car is ready for this, but I am one of those people who need a plan to go off of, piece by piece makes me crazy. Also, I don't plan on losing any of the current 503 horses when I rebuild the 408, so figure 500-550rwhp. (150 shot of nitrous if I can get it approved by the Mrs.)

TDP

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I can build a T56 to hold a ton of power much more cost-effectively than the TR6060. Of course the gears in the 6060 are approximately 10-15% wider, so they are a little stronger. Reminds me, that I'm going to measure the exact difference for my own records.
I don't see why the modified 6060's are going for $3000-4000 at other shops. I haven't messed with it yet, but I'd be willing to bet that I could do it cheaper

TDP

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I'd say the shaft is good for 950rw easily, but the gears will start to give at around 850rw with extreme driving. Roll racing will be just fine with your numbers. Anyway, good talking to you earlier today.

bravolistick

Same here, I look forward to doing business with you within the week. Do you have anything on the shelf ready to go out? I think I'm going to acquire a new clutch as well, while I'm in there.

oChristiano

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Would it be cheaper to buy a Stage 2 outright and send you my core for a refund or just send my trans in to be built? My 3/4 gears grind, every other gear is fine.


Also would the optional gearing benefit a Stock SS w/3.42s? Thanks.

TransAmdriv3r

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I Bought a trans and conversion parts from them, you guys wont be disappointed. very cool people, willing to help out.. price is very reasonable as well. Ive had mine in for about 1500 miles and i love it, nice shifts and feels very solid.

TDP

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It would end up being the exact same price either way. You'd just have to pay more up front to buy a trans outright, then you'd be refunded accordingly once your trans is received (after you swap it out). The only advantage is that you would have much less downtime. Currently I don't have any units in stock, except one with Corvette internals (triple cone rings, stock gear ratio). The optional lower gearing would make it like having 3.83 rearend gears in a 3.42 car, like yours. This requires a triple cone conversion, which is a $300 upgrade, like mentioned above. Basically I don't charge any extra for the gear ratio change, as you're only paying for the triple cone conversion. I just got a 2.97 triple cone core T56 in today, but it needs to be built. Just call for more info 817-847-7900. Thanks!


Jason

oChristiano

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Thanks for the quick response. I'll be giving you a call when I'm ready.

240lsx-t

how much is shipping to canada? saskatchewan to be exact