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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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Default T56 build for a Mustang!!!!

Yes, this T56 is going into a FOX body BUT it will have a LS3 in front of it! So just sit back and enjoy the pics.














































































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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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Looks awesome as usual..... thats gonna be one nice mustang with the LS3 cranking out. Hope the new dealership is working out well and you get to the track this year with all these trannies in these cars that actually use their cars unlike some otheres.
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Awesome pics Rick love the precise work you do with the trannies. Anything done to the LS3 going infront of it?
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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the ls3 is pro systems carb'd with ferrea valves, custom predator cam, dynatech 1-7/8" longtubes, spec clutch, this beautiful t56 built above, micronite coated 4.10's all in a crystal white 94 cobra with all the goodies to make it look like a 95 cobra r replica
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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is that my old trans?
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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Thanks guys! I'll be building a back up trans/diff so if I blow something up racing this year, I won't be down that long.
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Yes, this is your old trans but with new gears and synchros, carbon blocking rings, billet keys (1-6), bronze fork pads, steel 3-4 shift fork. This will take at least 600 ft lbs.
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Originally Posted by LS123
Yes, this is your old trans but with new gears and synchros, carbon blocking rings, billet keys (1-6), bronze fork pads, steel 3-4 shift fork. This will take at least 600 ft lbs.
It will take 600ft lbs easy ask me how I know. Thanks for doing my trans Rick this guys going to be real happy with this trans your putting together.
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Originally Posted by mikep2002
It will take 600ft lbs easy ask me how I know. Thanks for doing my trans Rick this guys going to be real happy with this trans your putting together.
I feel like my neck is going to break just watching this guy's launches.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks Mike, we know it takes alot more than 600 ft lbs!

BTW, Matt has your back up diff.
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