70LS3Chevelle

I'm looking to swap in a LS setup and T56. I've come accross a few T56 but most have been out of the CTS-V. Is there any advantages or disadvantages, issues with install, or hydraulics needed to finish it off vs. one out of a Camaro?

I'm not looking to get real complicated.

Thanks!

1981TA

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I put one in a 1981 Trans Am. The things that made life easy on this swap were:

• a master cylinder mounting plate from Detroit Speed (35-40 bucks)
• a new adjustable master cylinder
• a remote bleeder hose for the slave (also new)
• 2nd Gen F-Body Clutch & brake pedals from Classic Industries (just over 100 bucks, if I remember right)
• a TransDapt T56 conversion trans cross member

other nice-to-haves:

• custom aluminum drive shaft
• buying a clutch from one of the MFGs represented here (I got a Spec 2+) - Seriously, having that deep level of tech support is incredible. Jeremy has been a life saver.

The trans I went with came from a 1998 Camaro. It fit well, but I did have to beat on the tunnel a bit and do some cutting. But then, you'll have to do this with any T56, I think.

jb451

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Hey 1981ta, i got a 1981 camaro, can you tell me which crossmember you used? Did you use the 3 inch drop or the 6 inch? thanks man!

70LS3Chevelle

Thanks for the info. Is there any inference with the CTS-V T56 or will it matter going in to a second gen Camaro?

1981TA

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3" drop. I'll see if I can get pictures for you.


I don't think so, but I'd check with one of the rebuild guys here at LS1. There might be something in a sticky note as well.

gnx7

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skip getting a CTS-V T56. The shifter setup is weird as is the tailhousing/driveshaft flange on the output shaft.

Get an Fbody one from '98-02.... or simply buy a new Magnum T56.

weircc

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what about a t56 from a 93 camaro is it same as 98-02

eroc022

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I just finished one in my 79 T/A and didnt require any tunnel beating.... and the transdapt xmember didnt clear my exhaust, so I went with a G-force... bolted in to the factory holes... so if anybody wants a transdapt 3" drop I have one.... sell cheap too..

1979z28dude

i know that this post is old.... however i find it very relevant... im starting to do this to my 79... ive got a t56 from a 96 z28... and i am curious to how hard this was to do... and if i get everything together before i go to do this.. can this be done in a weekend while on a lift?

68BBChevelle

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93-97 T56s from camaros and trans ams wont work with a LS motor unless you have it converted which requires the change of the input shaft (longer), mid plate, and bellhousing. 98-02 is a LS specific trans.

1979z28dude

i dont plan on using a ls1..i plan on using the sbc 383 4 bolt main that came in my 1979 z28 (the oldschool carb motor)...

americanmuscle13

I did the swap on my 83 Z28 with a SBC the only real difference between any other swap is you'll need a swap flywheel and a starter for that 153 tooth flywheel, and when it comes to the issue of the speedo a few people make conversions to the extension housings to work a cable drive, thats what I did, others use a dakota digital box