Enough with the 6 speed
Enough with the 6 speed tired of this ****, I can't win.
I haven't really driven my car right since I put in the new motor/turbos, because everytime I get everything running 100%, I blow the tranny or some other bullshit.
here is a recap of events since this new setup:
-60-130 jan 08, broke t56
-60-130 march of 08, broke t56
-1/4 mile run April 08, broke t56
-1/4 mile december 08, blew clutch
-Feb 09, bent axles.
-March of 09, alternator/belt problems for 4 weeks, finaly got the speed inc kit and fixed it, at least not drivetrain related.
-May 09, 60-130 and 1/4 mile, car felt like a dog, lots of lag, I was pissed, about to part it out, lost a ttop at the track also. Let the car sit.
-july 09, fixed car, found massive leak, intercooler pipe was completely off.
-August 09, took it for a test drive, developed coolant leak on the vent plugs on the back of the head, fixed, went back out for a test drive, did one pull, felt awesome, like it hasn't felt in well over a year, I guess the ic pipe had been off for a while lol, second pull, rolled on from 2nd gear and BAM! G"IGDKFSHLYH4$E"Gkkehgegw%T$H broke the t56 again
it literally didnt' last 1/2 mile from my shop 
wtf... just can't seem to keep it together
Its time to go auto now... **** t56s...
I haven't really driven my car right since I put in the new motor/turbos, because everytime I get everything running 100%, I blow the tranny or some other bullshit.
here is a recap of events since this new setup:
-60-130 jan 08, broke t56
-60-130 march of 08, broke t56
-1/4 mile run April 08, broke t56
-1/4 mile december 08, blew clutch
-Feb 09, bent axles.
-March of 09, alternator/belt problems for 4 weeks, finaly got the speed inc kit and fixed it, at least not drivetrain related.
-May 09, 60-130 and 1/4 mile, car felt like a dog, lots of lag, I was pissed, about to part it out, lost a ttop at the track also. Let the car sit.
-july 09, fixed car, found massive leak, intercooler pipe was completely off.
-August 09, took it for a test drive, developed coolant leak on the vent plugs on the back of the head, fixed, went back out for a test drive, did one pull, felt awesome, like it hasn't felt in well over a year, I guess the ic pipe had been off for a while lol, second pull, rolled on from 2nd gear and BAM! G"IGDKFSHLYH4$E"Gkkehgegw%T$H broke the t56 again
it literally didnt' last 1/2 mile from my shop wtf... just can't seem to keep it together
Its time to go auto now... **** t56s...
I only made 430rwhp on my six speed GTO and it ate a few gears. Then I went TH400 and never looked back. I think stalled auto cars are way more fun to drive on the street. Manuals are good for road racing and that's about it. I give props to guys that can drive their six speed cars to awesome 60ft's and 1/4 miles though. I sucked at it.
8 sec potential, 12 sec slip
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Sad to hear of all your luck Tiago.. I definitely feel ya on not getting a break from breaking ****! How much power are ya trying to push thru that T56 dude? I love driving a 6 speed on the street, but its definitely no fun when you are breaking stuff! Especially when its the same thing over and over 
I hope you have way better luck with whatever setup you decide to go with next man..
I hope you have way better luck with whatever setup you decide to go with next man.. i was/am a T56 lover and i just made the swap, FINALLY, about 3 weeks ago.....
WELLLLL worth it and i haven't looked back. after frustration and broken parts at the track for years, i LOVE going to the track now. from 10.5 to COASTING to a 9.5 first time out (converter wayyyyy too loose), on only 14psi... 8 second street car, can't complain there. and the fun factor is still there
without a doubt, do it
WELLLLL worth it and i haven't looked back. after frustration and broken parts at the track for years, i LOVE going to the track now. from 10.5 to COASTING to a 9.5 first time out (converter wayyyyy too loose), on only 14psi... 8 second street car, can't complain there. and the fun factor is still there
without a doubt, do it
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Tiago your car is really weird I've seen a couple of cars with over 900rwhp and still running T56.
Who build your T56??
Hunter on here ran over 900rwhp with his old white SS with stock T56
What clutch??
Yes your car will run better at 1/4 but not Texas mile LOL
With your setup and auto mid 8s shouldnt be a problem.
I Say go auto since your going TT With the Viper
Hussam,
Who build your T56??
Hunter on here ran over 900rwhp with his old white SS with stock T56
What clutch??
Yes your car will run better at 1/4 but not Texas mile LOL
With your setup and auto mid 8s shouldnt be a problem.
I Say go auto since your going TT With the Viper
Hussam,
So what broke out of curiousity. My t56 is doing ok so far but only running maybe 600 to 650 thru it. Tex twin also seems to be working ok. They are both sold to buddy so being nice to them. Am looking forward to my built 4l80 now. Six speeds are ok but just tired of them I guess. Traffic and clutches and hydraulics and all that crap.
Turbo 400 is defintely a good option if you dont' need overdrive and computer shifting.
Turbo 400 is defintely a good option if you dont' need overdrive and computer shifting.
Sad to hear of all your luck Tiago.. I definitely feel ya on not getting a break from breaking ****! How much power are ya trying to push thru that T56 dude? I love driving a 6 speed on the street, but its definitely no fun when you are breaking stuff! Especially when its the same thing over and over I hope you have way better luck with whatever setup you decide to go with next man..
I hope you have way better luck with whatever setup you decide to go with next man..why a glide over a th400 or 4L80e?
i was/am a T56 lover and i just made the swap, FINALLY, about 3 weeks ago.....
WELLLLL worth it and i haven't looked back. after frustration and broken parts at the track for years, i LOVE going to the track now. from 10.5 to COASTING to a 9.5 first time out (converter wayyyyy too loose), on only 14psi... 8 second street car, can't complain there. and the fun factor is still there
without a doubt, do it
WELLLLL worth it and i haven't looked back. after frustration and broken parts at the track for years, i LOVE going to the track now. from 10.5 to COASTING to a 9.5 first time out (converter wayyyyy too loose), on only 14psi... 8 second street car, can't complain there. and the fun factor is still there
without a doubt, do it
Tiago your car is really weird I've seen a couple of cars with over 900rwhp and still running T56.
Who build your T56??
Hunter on here ran over 900rwhp with his old white SS with stock T56
What clutch??
Yes your car will run better at 1/4 but not Texas mile LOL
With your setup and auto mid 8s shouldnt be a problem.
I Say go auto since your going TT With the Viper
Hussam,
Who build your T56??
Hunter on here ran over 900rwhp with his old white SS with stock T56
What clutch??
Yes your car will run better at 1/4 but not Texas mile LOL
With your setup and auto mid 8s shouldnt be a problem.
I Say go auto since your going TT With the Viper
Hussam,
Hunter's old car had small cubes and turbos in comparison 370? with twin 67s I believe it was. My STOCK tranny was happy at 950 rw with the old 346 and twin 70mm turbos. Now I can't keep one alive at only 100 rw more, because its a 427 with twin 76s, the TQ is just too much I guess.
I think I would have more fun with it running well at the 1/4 than the mile lol.
So what broke out of curiousity. My t56 is doing ok so far but only running maybe 600 to 650 thru it. Tex twin also seems to be working ok. They are both sold to buddy so being nice to them. Am looking forward to my built 4l80 now. Six speeds are ok but just tired of them I guess. Traffic and clutches and hydraulics and all that crap.
Turbo 400 is defintely a good option if you dont' need overdrive and computer shifting.
Turbo 400 is defintely a good option if you dont' need overdrive and computer shifting.
I expect to see the same this time, but it sounds a LOT worse then any of the previous times LOL
With that much power I would definitely do a glide. Before anybody says what does he weigh, there are pig fat Monaro's down under using glides with success. Picked up et and mph by switching from a TH400 to a glide. Only one shift ftw. 
Damn.....
What about the Vipers guys they have lots of TQ I know they break **** too but man you really have bad luck with T56.
BTW I say go 4l80E for overdrive just in case you wanna have fun on the street.
What about the Vipers guys they have lots of TQ I know they break **** too but man you really have bad luck with T56.
BTW I say go 4l80E for overdrive just in case you wanna have fun on the street.
I'm sorry to hear about your continuous bad luck with T56's... I never broke one like that... but I never ran any where near 1k hp... I sold my semi built T56 and bought a th400 and 3200 PTC from a local tranny guy... we'll see how it goes
good luck bro
good luck bro
