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Old 09-22-2014, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BQTransAm
New to this as well. Would a t56 out of an 03 cobra work, save for the bell housing?
The Magnum that I have has the mod motor adapter so I would think the '03 cobra would be the same, "save for the bellhousing".
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why not just use a Quicktime bell housing. I just picked one up and it uses stock Fox body cable and few options on trans
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Originally Posted by Bowtiedford
why not just use a Quicktime bell housing. I just picked one up and it uses stock Fox body cable and few options on trans
What part number on the bellhousing?
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RM-6037

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Quick-Time-RM-6037-LS-1-Bellhousing-to-Ford-TKO-500-600-TR3550-T-5-Transmission-/330852689263?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d085b656f&vxp=mtr
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I modified my pedal bracket by removing the quadrant, disassembling the pedal shaft and rotating the outside arm 180* downwards so it can push a clutch rod rather than pull a cable. Made an adjustable turn buckle for the push rod, added a return spring for the pedal and used a Fiero V6 clutch master that clears the header tube and valve cover.
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Here is the modified 8020 (LS to Ford T56) that Quicktime sent.

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Did you modify it? on there site it says it fits:

Product Description:
This bellhousing fits Chevy LS to T56 Chevy LS-1 transmission.
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Originally Posted by Bowtiedford
Did you modify it? on there site it says it fits:

Product Description:
This bellhousing fits Chevy LS to T56 Chevy LS-1 transmission.
They used the LS engine side and Ford Mod Motor transmission side with slot for clutch fork so I can use cable operated clutch with the Ford T56 Magnum.


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cool that there coming out with more options for LS1 swaps.
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This is a one-off per my order. I talked to Ross at Quicktime last week and he said I have the only bell housing for this combo and asked me to please send them pictures when I get it hooked up. I was hoping they would see a demand for that design and therefore cut me a break on price. That didn't happen.
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So, for those of us who are a little slow...

The part number that Bowtiedford listed (RM-6037) allows you to do the cable clutch with the various 5-speeds, but you would need to copy SSSTANG#1's custom BH if you want to use a cable clutch with the T56. Right?
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McLeod conversion is pretty sweet, no hassle installing here, no motor in the car yet...
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Originally Posted by AAIIIC
So, for those of us who are a little slow...

The part number that Bowtiedford listed (RM-6037) allows you to do the cable clutch with the various 5-speeds, but you would need to copy SSSTANG#1's custom BH if you want to use a cable clutch with the T56. Right?
the bellhousing that I have allows you to bolt an LS engine to a Ford T56 which has the adapter to bolt to mod motor bellhousing. The mod motor T56 also has the Ford input shaft with TO bearing sleeve and pivot ball for the clutch fork.

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So I would need the adapter, and the custom BH. ?
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Originally Posted by BQTransAm
So I would need the adapter, and the custom BH. ?
If you're trying to put a cable operated clutch in an Fbody, there may be an easier way but, if you do it the way I am you would also have to change the input shaft.
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Sounds simpler than switching the car over to a hydraulic clutch setup.
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So you're going from auto to manual?
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I have a cobra roller that I have been wanting to do this swap on, but it's mandatory I keep a stick in it. I have a nicely built t56 that was in the cobra too. Id hate to get rid of it for an ls one only to have to buy all the hydraulic stuff and rig it up to work.

Seems simpler to just spend the money on the adapter and BH like you did.
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Originally Posted by SSSTANG#1
I'd like to see that, do you have pics?
No i wish i would have. I sold the car about 2 years ago. it was pretty simple to make but i did have the dash out.
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<dumb question> Save for this QT bellhousing, what else on the ford t56 will need to be changed to marry to the back of my LS motor? <dumb question/ >


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