ls1 transmission question
06-23-2012, 10:53 AM
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You could put pretty much any behind an LS1. TKO600s are a popular 5 speed but you can get a rebuilt t56 for the same price. unfortunately the t56 is pretty much the only manual put in production vehicles that can handle a decent amount of power and can be easily found. People wanting $1500-$1800 for a used one is pretty steep if you ask me considering most have something wrong. The one I put in my 01 TA came out of my wrecked 00 and had 55,000 miles on it and doesn't shift as smooth as I think it should. I bought a rebuildable one from a board member for $500 and a level 2 kit from from Tick for $600 and that one is in my 89. So for less than what people want for a used one I have a freshly rebuilt and upgraded one.
06-24-2012, 10:33 AM
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You could put pretty much any behind an LS1. TKO600s are a popular 5 speed but you can get a rebuilt t56 for the same price. unfortunately the t56 is pretty much the only manual put in production vehicles that can handle a decent amount of power and can be easily found. People wanting $1500-$1800 for a used one is pretty steep if you ask me considering most have something wrong. The one I put in my 01 TA came out of my wrecked 00 and had 55,000 miles on it and doesn't shift as smooth as I think it should. I bought a rebuildable one from a board member for $500 and a level 2 kit from from Tick for $600 and that one is in my 89. So for less than what people want for a used one I have a freshly rebuilt and upgraded one.
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i was looking for a t56 as well - gave up as with shipping cost and the unknown and core charges etc..
paid $2300 for the tko600 new delivered.. seems to be going price.. at least i know its brand new--
do you really want a double OD.. and its a much larger transmission not sure how big your tunnel is-- that was the deciding factor for me dont want to cut the tunnel in my 68 rsss
paid $2300 for the tko600 new delivered.. seems to be going price.. at least i know its brand new--
do you really want a double OD.. and its a much larger transmission not sure how big your tunnel is-- that was the deciding factor for me dont want to cut the tunnel in my 68 rsss
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06-30-2012, 03:24 AM
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Take it from me.... depending on how many parts a t56 needs, its not cheap I needed all the speed gears but 3rd, all synchros, plus the basic rebuild kit/3/4 steel fork....1600 for the parts
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Well I ended up getting the full swap 5.7 with t56 I didn't wanna source a trans then end up with just trash.... Feel like I made a good choice thanks for all the info you guys gave me!!!
