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Apr 19, 2006 | 10:20 AM

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t 56 conversion (ls1 t56 behind sbc) ?

Whats needed or are there any tricks to put a ls1 t56 behind a sbc? Can i use the ls1 bellhousing, clutch, ect? thanks

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Apr 19, 2006 | 05:24 PM

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I've been told i need another input shaft, but i still don't know anything about the bell housing, clutch?? I found the proper flywheel from fidanza.

Apr 19, 2006 | 05:28 PM

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Whats needed or are there any tricks to put a ls1 t56 behind a sbc? Can i use the ls1 bellhousing, clutch, ect? thanks

no tricks, use an LT1 T56

Apr 19, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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no tricks, use an LT1 T56

I have a ls1 t56, what needs changed

Apr 19, 2006 | 09:11 PM

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You have to get a different bell housing to adapt SBC to LS1. Do you have a auto now?

Apr 19, 2006 | 09:28 PM

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Yes, i have a powerglide, lol
I called lakewood today and they do not have anything avaliable.

thanks

Apr 20, 2006 | 09:59 AM

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Call these guys: http://www.weirhotrodproducts.com/index.html

He told me he has all the parts I would need, but I'm going LS1 now.

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Apr 20, 2006 | 02:31 PM

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ATS also make a simple spacer that goes between the block and the LS1 bellhousing that will make everything bolt up easily. They are listed on the right as a sponsor.

Andrew

Apr 20, 2006 | 05:37 PM

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From: Indy

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no tricks, use an LT1 T56

I have a ls1 t56, what needs changed

no offense but you could probably sell the LS1 trans for more than it would take to buy a good LT1 T56, but yeah, im not sure what needs to be changed, i know the bolt patterens are diffrent