Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

LS3/T56 magnum swap 68 firebird, tunnel mod?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-30-2017, 08:53 PM
  #1  
Teching In
Thread Starter
 
shaley's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 6
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default LS3/T56 magnum swap 68 firebird, tunnel mod?

I am getting ready to install an LS3/T56 magnum into my 68 firebird. I have the connect and cruise package from GM and swap kit from holley (engine mounts, tran crossmember, etc)

Question: Does this setup require modification to the tran tunnel (other than a simple hole for shifter)? If so, where and how much of tunnel to cut and remove?
Old 07-30-2017, 09:49 PM
  #2  
Moderator
iTrader: (4)
 
Darth_V8r's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: My own internal universe
Posts: 10,452
Received 1,852 Likes on 1,152 Posts

Default

Dude that's a cool as **** build!!!!

Honestly you'll probably just need to beat the **** out of the tunnel with a 4 lb sledge.
Old 07-30-2017, 10:17 PM
  #3  
TECH Fanatic
 
NAVYBLUE210's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Coast of San Mateo County Between Pacifica & HMB
Posts: 1,824
Received 229 Likes on 135 Posts

Default

Check the conversion & hybrids section and search 68 Camaros.
Carbuff did a 71 Firebird with a T56 I believe, but lots of
Early Camaros out there with T56 I would guess,
Especially G/Pro Touring Forums.
Old 07-31-2017, 11:58 AM
  #4  
Launching!
 
WayFast84's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Edison NJ
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

You should call Holley. They may know!
Old 07-31-2017, 12:01 PM
  #5  
Launching!
 
Blue89Bird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: 08003
Posts: 205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

T56 magnum is basically a tr6060 and you're going to have to raise the tunnel.
Old 07-31-2017, 01:15 PM
  #6  
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Busted67's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Granite city il
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post

Default

My magnum fit just had to open up the hole a bit. I had ict plates with poly sbc mounts.
Old 09-27-2017, 12:39 PM
  #7  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (19)
 
Slow Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: My house
Posts: 3,337
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

LS7 w/ a magnum T56 fit with very slight modifications in mine. Came from American Powertrain and fit the stock hole location(slightly enlarged yes) and console even.



Quick Reply: LS3/T56 magnum swap 68 firebird, tunnel mod?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:56 PM.