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Old 04-05-2011, 05:17 PM
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I have a 6.0L (LQ4) going into a 83 C10 longbed with corvette front suspension, my question is i have a LT1 t56 that i purchased when it still had a sbc, and it needs an input/ cluster shaft because the previous owner blew it up. The transmission is completely torn down and my list of OEM parts is about $1500, but that still only makes it withstand 400ft/lbs
So i also would need to get a different bell housing and input shaft to make it work on my ls based 6.0L. do i spend $2000+ to have my t56 repaired with good parts or do i man up and purchase a TR6060 (magnum t56)? i would go TKO but i cant spend $2200 and not shift 3rd, i will never forgive myself

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PS TICK never responded to my question when i emailed them
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Spend the cash and build your unit.
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Spend the cash and build your unit.
who should i go to, to do such a thing? i know ticks notable, but like i said its been a week upon no reply

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My vote goes to RPM Transmissions. Send a PM to Jeremy@RPMTransmissions, he is quick to respond, usually the same day and he is VERY knowledgeable and helpful!
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My vote goes to RPM Transmissions. Send a PM to Jeremy@RPMTransmissions, he is quick to respond, usually the same day and he is VERY knowledgeable and helpful!
Agreed, they have amazing pricing for what you get.

I will be buying a 6060 from them after this season if my built t56 holds up through the Summer/Fall
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Thanks for the props fellas.

the dan, Im shooting you a PM now with some options for you.
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Originally Posted by the dan
I have a 6.0L (LQ4) going into a 83 C10 longbed with corvette front suspension, my question is i have a LT1 t56 that i purchased when it still had a sbc, and it needs an input/ cluster shaft because the previous owner blew it up. The transmission is completely torn down and my list of OEM parts is about $1500, but that still only makes it withstand 400ft/lbs
So i also would need to get a different bell housing and input shaft to make it work on my ls based 6.0L. do i spend $2000+ to have my t56 repaired with good parts or do i man up and purchase a TR6060 (magnum t56)? i would go TKO but i cant spend $2200 and not shift 3rd, i will never forgive myself

thanks guys
PS TICK never responded to my question when i emailed them
I personally responded to your email either yesterday or the day before, I don't remember which. We've been battling storms and power outages here all week and it's left us with a huge backlog of calls/emails to return on top of an already hectic tax return season. I apologize for the delay!
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Originally Posted by the dan
who should i go to, to do such a thing? i know ticks notable, but like i said its been a week upon no reply

thanks
dan
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