Pro-shifted T56 is in...
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Pro-shifted T56 is in... Man, this thing is wild. Talk about going in to gear. It literally slides in to gear. Easily. I like it. Can't wait to try it out at the track next weekend (at the SBSO).
This thing sure lets you know when you're in gear at partial throttle too, eh? Gives you a nice thunk as the teeth engage the slider.
Assembly was straightforward, but getting the lower case on was a bit tricky. The lack of synchros means that the 1-2 and 3-4 sliders just 'fall' in to gear. To assemble the trans on the bench, I had the shift selector in Reverse, and once I got the case on, I was able to lift/wiggle the shift fork rail and the 5-6/R rail, and get the shift rail bolts in place. From there it went together fast.
I didn't drive it around much, just a couple miles - out to the main street for a couple blasts, still have the bullets hanging off the headers (no exhaust). I bet the new neighbors (they were visiting their new house they're building 3 lots over) love me now.
-Andrew
This thing sure lets you know when you're in gear at partial throttle too, eh? Gives you a nice thunk as the teeth engage the slider.
Assembly was straightforward, but getting the lower case on was a bit tricky. The lack of synchros means that the 1-2 and 3-4 sliders just 'fall' in to gear. To assemble the trans on the bench, I had the shift selector in Reverse, and once I got the case on, I was able to lift/wiggle the shift fork rail and the 5-6/R rail, and get the shift rail bolts in place. From there it went together fast.
I didn't drive it around much, just a couple miles - out to the main street for a couple blasts, still have the bullets hanging off the headers (no exhaust). I bet the new neighbors (they were visiting their new house they're building 3 lots over) love me now.
-Andrew
I can shift faster than you.
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VERY cool Andrew! 
When I drove Coach's tranny, it was sooooo smooth at WOT. Driving around town is a different story. lol
How long did it take for your parts to arrive?
When I drove Coach's tranny, it was sooooo smooth at WOT. Driving around town is a different story. lolHow long did it take for your parts to arrive?
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It took about 2 months to get the parts. I sent them in mid-December, got them back in mid/late February. Maybe they slacked over the holidays or something, but I did get the "the parts will be sent on Friday" about 3 weeks in a row. 
Total cost was about $280 including shipping, with me providing all the gears and sliders.
Total cost was about $280 including shipping, with me providing all the gears and sliders. 
