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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 02:25 AM
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Does anybody have know any working links that list all the parts necessary for a4 to m6 tranny swap and also details the procedure and even includes some pics. I was wondering how you would get the top bolts out of the tranny. I already saw the thread in the transmission section, but I was wondering if it would be a little diff. for a 93.

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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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those top bolt work bes with a really long 3' extension and a swivle socket
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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http://www.afrashteh.com/tranny_pics/T56.htm A great right up with another link to a ton of pics the swap isn't to difficult.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 02:08 PM
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http://www.afrashteh.com/tranny_pics/T56.htm A great right up with another link to a ton of pics the swap isn't to difficult.
Thanks. Thats the one I've seen already, so my question is I guess for everybody that has done it on a 93 f-body is there is no need to worry about the PCM since there is no output from the tranny on the 93 models. The parts are the same from 93-94-97 right? ( Tranny, bellhousing, tranny mount, etc.) I really am ready to do this now because I got a job that is right down the street from my classes, so there is no necessity for a car right now, so I can afford to not have it running for a couple of weeks, or longer.
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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if youre looking for a complete kit you can find it here: http://www.tennesseeauto.com/t56trpaandki.html
im looking into doing the same thing on my 95 T/A but dont have the money or the time (15 or so hrs ive heard).

(thanks to CrazyZ28 for the link)
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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a quick ? to you guys. if i swap in a t56 will i have to worry about getting rid of the "skip shift" nonsense that comes on stock m6s?
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Old Feb 21, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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Since you will have to get another tune, you can have it programmed out, and also simply don't connect the CAGS module when putting the tranny in.
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Old Feb 22, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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hey dont feel bad im putting a T56 in my Caprice. i got over 24 hrs of work to look forward to. but this is not my first tranny uninstall/reinstall.

the computer is easy on OBD 1 computers and cheap i think i will have less than $100 on mine. a '93 not sure about but there are companies that have cables for less than $50 and then the computer tune from companies is like $50. but this is if you do it yourself.
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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You will still need the computer tuned if you want he speedo to be accurate, but the 93's had a 4l60 with a tv cable not an electronicaly shifted 4l60e, someone also makes a vss gear for the t56 with has the right amount of teeth to match the auto. it could be easier and cheaper to change that gear. all camaro lt1 t56's have the same essential components. although in 93 the gear ratio's where different, they had lower gears.
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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AFAIK the putting a 94-97 t56 in would require you to use some sort of a device to change the VSS output. It may be possible with a gear, I've just never heard of that before.
In my opinion, the price for the kit posted above is pretty steep. It is nice to have a new clutch and a rebuilt tranny, but it's only a spec stage 1 and a stock rebuild.
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Dakota digital has a box on there sight that will change the vss pulses to what ever you may need if you change gears tires or transmission cost is $80
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