power level on t-56
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power level on t-56 i have a 96z, puting a moser 12 bolt in this weekend and gonna bolt on some slicks....my car makes 530rwhp and 490rwtq.will the tranny hold up for hard launches.it has spec 3 clucth about 5000miles on it,still does not slip in any gear,will it be able to hold a 1.50 or 1.60 60ft,thanks
Originally Posted by 66ImpalaLT1
LT1 T56's were made by Borg-Warner, not Tremec. Personally I think the crappy LS1 hydrualics make them trash the synchros. LT1's have a different style slave cylinder.
I think it may be more correct to say that people beating on them trashes the synchros. If you drive it like you are trying to break it, you probably will.....
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Pro stock john, He`s a moderator over in the FI section is running a T56 with around 700rwhp, Harlen is making over 800rwhp on a T56 (I think he`s still on the T56?) the trans will hold more then Most of our cars will ever make as long as you shift them right. All T56s were borg warner until 01 which is when they start being made by tremec and got all the updated syncros and that good stuff.
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Originally Posted by 66ImpalaLT1
LT1 T56's were made by Borg-Warner, not Tremec. Personally I think the crappy LS1 hydrualics make them trash the synchros. LT1's have a different style slave cylinder.
are we talkin Hydraulics or Trannies.
Basically the trannies are the same , Except for the Hydraulics.
Different names but the same tranny. Tremec Bought Borg-Warner.
Originally Posted by MYTURBOT/A
Tremec uses carbon syncros borg used paper. Other then that not much different.
I have rebuilt about Ten T-56s in the last year.
Only a couple of the old ones.
I use the same Rebuild kit on all of them
So when I get done they are All upgraded
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What I mean is that I think there are a lot of people driving around with a clutch that doesnt fully disengage, because of their hydraulics, which trashes the synchros.
Some people dont realize it before its too late.
Tremec took over building the T56 in '99, I cant see any difference between them, but it does seem that earlier ones are less likely to fail.
Some people dont realize it before its too late.
Tremec took over building the T56 in '99, I cant see any difference between them, but it does seem that earlier ones are less likely to fail.
Tremec took over building the T56 in '99, I cant see any difference between them, but it does seem that earlier ones are less likely to fail
HAHAha
Ahhh Probably because the LS1 Is so much more Powerfull LOL
HAHAha
Ahhh Probably because the LS1 Is so much more Powerfull LOL
The BW and Tremec trannies are not the same.....
I have torn open both and the parts used in the tremecs are much cheaper quality than the BW units...
And yes, LS1 hydraulics suck *** which also kills trannies. LT1 T-56's are damn near bullet proof....I've got buddy's with 120K+ of HARD miles on stock untouched LT1 T-56's.
I have torn open both and the parts used in the tremecs are much cheaper quality than the BW units...
And yes, LS1 hydraulics suck *** which also kills trannies. LT1 T-56's are damn near bullet proof....I've got buddy's with 120K+ of HARD miles on stock untouched LT1 T-56's.
If you just rebuild that tranny you have you will be fine.
I have rebuilt lt1s and LS1 trannies and the only difference I saw were the blocker rings and the name on the side. Other than that they Looked Identical. I wouldn't worry about all this lt1 trannies being tougher. The Rebuild kit for them is actually the same part part number for both.
But if you wanna believe it all go ahead and start mixing parts and builtin you a tranny from an lt1.
Its just a waste of money and time in my opinion.
I have rebuilt lt1s and LS1 trannies and the only difference I saw were the blocker rings and the name on the side. Other than that they Looked Identical. I wouldn't worry about all this lt1 trannies being tougher. The Rebuild kit for them is actually the same part part number for both.
But if you wanna believe it all go ahead and start mixing parts and builtin you a tranny from an lt1.
Its just a waste of money and time in my opinion.
Alright thanks for the info, i think that i'll stay with the LS1 T56, and rebuild. In the rebuild kit what is the synchro like, stock, aftermarket, or whatever? and i dont know crap about tranny's so thanks for the input
