T-56 shifter locations

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Apr 26, 2016 | 09:30 AM

dan96z71

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T-56 shifter locations

Hello-

Swapping in a LS motor and trans into my 65 Chevelle and trying to figure out which one I should go with. The magnum is an obvious choice, but some of the pull out engine/trans packages get me thinking I should go that direction.

Looking for ~500 hp, Strange S60 rear with 3.90 gears.

Anyone point me in the direction of where I can find the difference in locations of the different T-56/TR6060/T56 magnum shifters?

Maybe measurements from front of bellhousing to shifter location?

GTO T-56 = 33"
CTS-V T-56 = 35"
99-02 LS1 Camaro = 29.5"
Camaro TR6060 = 33"
T-56 Magnum = 19" with forward most position - 27.5" with rear most position used

Any others if you have measurements would be helpful to me and I am sure others who are looking to do swaps.

Edit: found this link - http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...dimensions.jpg and this one: http://southernperformancesystems.co...hifterpos2rear

Thanks,
Dan

Last edited by dan96z71; Apr 26, 2016 at 10:47 AM. Reason: found some dimensions

Apr 26, 2016 | 02:15 PM

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Here is a good look at how an 02 Camaro T-56 fits in my 64 Chevelle. I'm 5'9" and this is very comfortable.

Apr 26, 2016 | 05:11 PM

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That is very nice. Can't wait to get mine to that level! How does it drive?

Apr 26, 2016 | 06:43 PM

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Dan one thing to keep in mind is that the tr6060 and the cts-v t56 have a flanged output and unless you have a independent rear suspension and or a special driveshaft made they're not going to be a good choice. I had a cts-v t56 modified by using a gto main shaft and gto/F-body tail shaft housing to regain the splined output and I now have the ability to use the front shifter location or the rear location. In my 63 chevyII wagon with a bench seat I'll be using the front location.

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Apr 26, 2016 | 06:47 PM

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If your '65 is going to be built without regard to matching a factory shifter location, the further back positions are better, ergonomically. And allow for a shorter stick.

If you're going with a bench, that's a different story.

Apr 26, 2016 | 07:39 PM

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I am going with buckets. As for shifter location I would like it to be comfortable.

I had just read today about the IRS issue with different models...didn't know that before. I had seen the different output shafts but hadn't put 2 + 2 together.