93z28_6spd

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i have been through too many clutches in the T56... i have heard, becuase of the design of the pressure plate it is really hard to get enough clamping force behind the clutch. I was wondering if a T5 swap would get me all the clamping force i could EVER want, and what all mods would I have to do to install it.. (drive shaft, torque arm, etc.)
thanks for your help

thesource

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You are going to regret swapping a T56 out for a T5 .

the_merv

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Wow never heard that one before..

93z28_6spd

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well what other options do i have (besides a a4 swap).. i am just NOT having any luck finding a clutch/or pressure plate that will hold.. i bought one from Competition Clutch and it held really well for a little while.. it was a puck clutch with a HD pressure plate..
what combos are out there that will hold then??
WHAT COMBOS WORK
thanks

Justins00ss

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Try looking at Monster clutches. From the mods in your sig your not making crazy power and Iam sure a Monster or even a Spec will hold without any issues. Just depends on how much you want to spend. There are clutches out there good for 1000rwhp. They just cost alot.

CJDZ24_Z28

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That is taking one BIG step Backwards

93z28_6spd

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if a monster clutch is the way to go.. do they make streetable clutches.. because mine just gets bashed on the street and strip..not a daily driver though

93z28_6spd

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and also they say for "LS" vehicles..

the_merv

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Is everything lining up right...maybe the Slave is pushing on the Fork a little bit..

93z28_6spd

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im not saying its not but i dont think so..on the next clutch i was goin to replace the slave with something (dont know yet) and do the drill mod.. but i dont know what clutch to go with..

408z28

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if you change to a t-5 you'll be replacing transmissions more than you will be replacing clutches. So....I guess you COULD solve the problem at hand.

Ive broke more gears, clusters, and syncros in t-5's than I can count, t-5's are junk.
I think you have an alignment issue or something of that nature.

teke184

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well you could get a TKO 600 t5 to handle the power, but for the cost...a badass clutch would be better.

i'm pretty happy with my Spec 4 setup...although its noisy when cold

but damn does it grip

93z28_6spd

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ok so it sould like i need to just go with a BIG clutch.. what bout south bend, anyone running that out there.. also what kind of slave do i need to be looking for
thanks for the help

6sec4thgen

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i have a whole tko 600 setup i swapped from a t56 to a tko 600 cause i blew 4th gear to hell at the strip, very nice for a driver car, im making mine a drag car so im puttin a 350 turbo in it. if your interested $1800 for everything: tho 600, lakewood blowproof bellhousing,flywheel, centerforce dual friction clutch, hydraulics, driveshaft yoke

93z28_6spd

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i appreciate the offer but i think im gonna pass.. i think i am goin to just buy a big clutch..
but what kind of slave is people running

jmd

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If you're burning up clutches, it may be in how you drive your car. Is your PP the one with LT1 or "LT4" fingers? (flame away; I expect it.)

The T56 is a lot stronger and of better design than the T5, and it's easier to rebuild and it gives you a few options when it comes to gear ratios that work for a V8.

The time you save in clutches (if your driving and the clutch and release system are ideal) will be spent rebuilding transmissions.

I can be very narrow minded and I wanted to run mechanical linkage and a T5 clutch with a 1995 T56. So that's what I did, with the 1995 bellhousing. I did it for the cheaper clutches. So I will tell you that you can do a T5 if you want. Or you can do a T56 with T5 clutch if you want (to fabricate.) But I'll also tell you that you're making a mistake going to a T5.

93z28_6spd

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PP? are you asking about the pressure plate.. i wasnt aware there was a difference...
also is your t5 housing and clutch holding up. and what pedel set up did you use to get the t5 bellhousing.
thanks for the input

ssman00

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just get a centerforce dual friction clutch and you will be fine and replace your slave maybe a gm performance parts unit

Jon5212

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Maybe you need to learn to drive? I've got an LS7 clutch in my car and it holds like a mother.

jmd

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78-81 A-body pedals.
Spherical rod-end linkage.
Lakewood fork (same as 83 and prior F-body)
I used the T56 bell.
The bearing retainer sleeve at the front of the T56 is sleeved for the larger ID of the T5 throwout bearing.
Every single piece of it is replaceable at a parts store except the bell, the front adapter plate, and the crossmember (it's in a G-body SS)
I don't have power levels that make clutches go out so my clutch is fine. But it is set up to take a regular 26 spline 10.5" regular clutch from a third-gen (and other apps.)