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Old 01-10-2007, 02:31 PM
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What would it take to get a T56 to handle 500 to 600 Hp / ft-lbs torque?

This would be in a 4700 lb car.
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Old 01-10-2007, 04:13 PM
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4700 lbs??? woah that heavy, whats it going in man?
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Old 01-10-2007, 04:16 PM
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i say just dont beat the hell out of it. if u dont powershift etc. it would last for an ok amount of time, then send it to t56 rebuilds
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just have it built first... just pm t56 Joe on here because he owns t56 rebuilds.
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Give me a call or shoot me an email with all of the engine details and all of the specs on the car. I can point you in the right direction.

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Old 01-12-2007, 07:22 PM
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Sounds good, Amber. Once I figure it out I will get in touch with you.
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