T56 -> powerglide swap, help!!
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Im going to be intalling a powerglide into my 2000 WS6 that currently has a t56. There are a few things that i have questions about. Here is a list i made up of the parts i need (if there are more, please let me know so i can add them). The parts with an * beside them are the parts i have questions about -
BMR powerglide crossmember w\ torque arm mount..............$250
tranny lines and cooler............................................ .........$60
torque converter......................................... .....................$?
shifter........................................... ..............................$150
TCI flexplate......................................... ........................$200
Lokar Dipstick.......................................... .......................$60
Driveshaft*
Driveshaft- Will my stock t-56 driveshaft work? if not, what will i have to do?
flexplate- will a gen I&II SBC flywheel work with my LS1? if not, what will?
Dipstick- Does anyone know of a dipstick that i can use on my T/A (and beable to poor ATF in without any major complications)?
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide.
BMR powerglide crossmember w\ torque arm mount..............$250
tranny lines and cooler............................................ .........$60
torque converter......................................... .....................$?
shifter........................................... ..............................$150
TCI flexplate......................................... ........................$200
Lokar Dipstick.......................................... .......................$60
Driveshaft*
Driveshaft- Will my stock t-56 driveshaft work? if not, what will i have to do?
flexplate- will a gen I&II SBC flywheel work with my LS1? if not, what will?
Dipstick- Does anyone know of a dipstick that i can use on my T/A (and beable to poor ATF in without any major complications)?
Thanks in advance for any help you guys can provide.
Last edited by GreaseMonkey83; 05-11-2006 at 03:12 AM.
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i would just buy a TCI flexplate, there about $200 but will solve your problems for good.
check Madman performance (link to it thunderracing.com ) and give them a call for a dipstick.
i'm sure your gonna have to get a longer driveshaft, your stocker will work on a th350 with the longer 9" tailshaft but its longer than a glide.
check Madman performance (link to it thunderracing.com ) and give them a call for a dipstick.
i'm sure your gonna have to get a longer driveshaft, your stocker will work on a th350 with the longer 9" tailshaft but its longer than a glide.
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Originally Posted by SSwanner
i would just buy a TCI flexplate, there about $200 but will solve your problems for good.
check Madman performance (link to it thunderracing.com ) and give them a call for a dipstick.
i'm sure your gonna have to get a longer driveshaft, your stocker will work on a th350 with the longer 9" tailshaft but its longer than a glide.
check Madman performance (link to it thunderracing.com ) and give them a call for a dipstick.
i'm sure your gonna have to get a longer driveshaft, your stocker will work on a th350 with the longer 9" tailshaft but its longer than a glide.
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Originally Posted by imslow
lokar makes custom dipsticks... steal braided and very flexible. they're usually $100 bucks. i've filled my TH400 through that dipstick.
Anybody got any idea what i should do about the driveshaft? I have a driveshaft out of a 68 camaro that had a powerglide in it, any idea if that will work?
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Originally Posted by GreaseMonkey83
cool, thanks for the help.
Anybody got any idea what i should do about the driveshaft? I have a driveshaft out of a 68 camaro that had a powerglide in it, any idea if that will work?
Anybody got any idea what i should do about the driveshaft? I have a driveshaft out of a 68 camaro that had a powerglide in it, any idea if that will work?
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Neal racing transmissions(home of the worlds fastest powerglides) they could help you out. There very helpful and reasonable,770-979-2984 there located in snellville GA.or one the web at www.nealracing.comThey build Any Gm tranny.
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When swapping from the factory 6 speed or 4 speed auto, do you have to make any other changes to the car? PCM or anything else to work with the powerglide. I'm thinking of building a bracket car (98-02 LS1 Firebird), but haven't decided on the car or how tedious this conversion will be. Any help.