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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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This is probaly gonna be a stupid question, but it is a question none the less:

I'm a newbie on teh T56, so just be patient, as I have some questions:

I picked up a built T56 that came from a LT1, that I am putting behind my LS. Now, I know (well, I think I do) have to replace the midplate and teh input shaft. What about the Bellhousing? I mean, I do know that the LS based motors use 1 less bellhousing bolt than a standard SBC, but what about mounting depth? Does the input shaft take care of that? Or does the midplate? Why does the midplate have to be replaced? I would like to use a scattershield since the car is gonna see the track, so does Lakewood or Mcleod or anyone make one?

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different bell housing yes.

i have a stock ls for sale. also a quick time ls for sale.

pm me if interested
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different bell housing yes.

i have a stock ls for sale. also a quick time ls for sale.

pm me if interested

PM coming, thanks!
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Yes it is a different Bell Housing. I just sold an extra one that I had last week, I'm sure someone will have one.
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Yes it is a different Bell Housing. I just sold an extra one that I had last week, I'm sure someone will have one.
yeah, I have gotten a few offers on stock bell's, already

Does anyone make a scattershield for one?
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Tremec has lost their damn minds on the LT1 bell housings . They use to be cheap but now they are well over $200 retail .
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^^I'm sure you can find an Ebay special for alot less.

Maybe cause people are puttin them behind SBC's alot more.
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Ok guys thanks. Does anyone make a scattershield for one?
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Originally Posted by thesource
Tremec has lost their damn minds on the LT1 bell housings . They use to be cheap but now they are well over $200 retail .


Maybe I should ask a little more for mine then
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Ok guys thanks. Does anyone make a scattershield for one?
Mcleod is the only game in town.

http://www.mcleodind.com/products/87...llhousing.html
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Gen414,

Big Bird above, mentioned he had a Quicktime for sale. They are a nice SFI bellhousing and significantly lighter than the McLeod. I have had both.
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Quicktimes housing is for the LS T-56.
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Originally Posted by Dwn Cam
Quicktimes housing is for the LS T-56.
he said he was changing the input and faceplate so it will work. I love my quicktime bell. My little piggys don't wiggle in fear everytime I launch the car now
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Ahh yes, I guess I over looked that.
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Gen414,

Big Bird above, mentioned he had a Quicktime for sale. They are a nice SFI bellhousing and significantly lighter than the McLeod. I have had both.

Yes, it is a nice unit, but a little more than I wanted to spend right now on a bellhousing. I have been able to locate one (mcleod modualr) that is more up my alley.


Yes, the midplate and input shaft are being swapped over as well for LS compatibility.
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