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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 07:58 PM
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Ive been trying to find a ls1 t56 with no luck. I found a really good deal on a 93 t56. I know they have different gear ratios and are rated at less power. My question is can this year t56 still be converted over to fit a ls1? with a new input shaft, bell housing and cover plate? I want to go pick this up in the next few days but i want to make sure i can convert it first.
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Not like that. The '93's used different countershafts, input shafts, mainshaft gears, and front plates. Keep looking..
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Old Sep 16, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Dang it lol I new it was too good to be true..Thanks man
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Where are you located? I am in Birmingham, Alabama and have a spare T-56 (150K miles out of my daily driver 2000Z.) I opened the front to check for broken keys/wear/etc. and it looks great for the mileage so I just sealed it back up and stuck it on the shelf. I really don't need or want to sell it but I could use some space cleared out. If you are close enough we could maybe work something out. I do not want to ship.

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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Im about 50 miles north of pittsburgh pa zip code 16127. Pretty far away. sure you dont wanna ship? haha
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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Actually, I can convert that 93' T56 to work with an LS1. Just give me a call and I can explain it to you.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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TDP-- PM incoming for some t56 advice.

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Actually, I can convert that 93' T56 to work with an LS1. Just give me a call and I can explain it to you.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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For what its worth, I got a screamin deal on a T56 from an LT car. 400 bucks cuz of a cracked bellhousing. I converted it over to LS duty, input shaft, midplate, etc, and upgraded to Viper parts (stainless synchros, brass fork pads). All said and done, I had 1300 bucks in a built T56. If you can get a deal on an LT T56, I say do it.

It was not a hard transmission to rebuild at all, as long as you have the proper manual and the correct tools to do the job. If yer afraid of messin it up, no worries, there are plenty of rebuild specialists on tech that can take care of the job for you. Not many go this route, but in my experience, it was the best, most economical way to get a built trans ready for some serious power. My two cents.

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