BBC to T-56
07-20-2008, 12:36 PM
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BBC to T-56 Has anyone done this yet?What is involved?I heard McLeod makes a bellhousing using mechanical linkage but google didn't show anything helpfull.Thanks for any and all info.I am new to this site and find it friendly and helpfull.There is always someone smarter than you,and faster.For now!!
07-22-2008, 01:35 PM
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If you have a LT1 T56 it bolts right up with the right flywheel. LS1 needs a bellhousing like from McLeod. Also you need to know your crank pattern. 85 and down need a 2 piece bolt pattern and you can get from McLeod, Centerforce, and I think Fidanza. 86 - up I think you can use the stock LT1 flywheel, but I'm not sure. Linkage depends on setup, but they will both be hydraulic, not mechanical.
07-23-2008, 04:20 PM
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What do you mean custom? The only thing I'm not 100% about it the thickness of the flywheel, but I would imagine it would be the same. Counter wieght should be close enough too for balancing purposes. It's still a 153 tooth flywheel and I use a stock LT1 starter on my BBC. I run a Gen V 502 block, but I'm using a 4.250 crank from a Mark IV engine so I had to run a McLeod Street Twin with the correct 2-piece bolt pattern instead of a 1-piece. Picture and Part# are in my thread in the Drag Racing section.
07-24-2008, 10:21 AM
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Push/Pull it doesn't matter because it's based on the transmission. The flywheel doesn't care one way or the other as long as it's the right size for the clutch and right bolt pattern for the crank.
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07-24-2008, 01:51 PM
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I have everything you need... You need a t-5 bellhousing, a 168 tooth flywheel, an 11" clutch plate and a 11" pressure plate. Long throwout bearing and a Viper input shaft for the t-56 w/ an adapter plate (I have all of the expensive parts if you want them.
