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Old 09-09-2012, 03:25 PM
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Default help!!! lt1 t56 to sbc 400

I've done days of research and have found dozens of stories n write ups but nobody gives details , I have all the lt1 stock parts
I also need to support 575 tq which is y I question the stock bellhousing
I would like to run a hydraulic throwout

Which kind or part numbers do I need for following
Bellhousing
Flywheel
Throwout

I know some have used all stock lt1 parts but I'm sure I can't
Oh and most important at lowest cost possible please

It is internally bal.
Old 09-09-2012, 04:19 PM
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If you use the conversion flywheel from Centerforce, you can use all the original LT1 parts like the clutch, bell housing and hydraulics.
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Thank you , yeah I've heard That but then I still have to put a high tq clutch n p.p
Guess I forgot to add n op that will the lt1 bellhousing hold that kind of power too
I mean I could also just call kiesler or mcloud and other but I'm trying to do this at lowest cost possible n still hold up I don't feel like spending 1000 just bolting up tranny
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Appreciate the help , plus a lot of places say bolts up to t56 but they don't specify
Ls1/lt1
Went to summit today n QuickTime have a kit but they couldn't tell me lt1/ls1
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The bell housing doesn't hold horse power. Its merely a housing connecting the engine to the transmission and providing a cover for the clutch and flywheel. Now if something in the clutch or flywheel lets go, the factory housing does a poor job of containing it. This is where a scatter shield like Quicktime makes comes in to play.
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Huh I was thinking to twist from the crank would tweak it ,
Could u tell me if it would be a smart route to stay with the factory pull style setup or to go hydraulic throw out
Cuz if I do go the custom flywheel route I will have to stay with it correct?
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The bell housing might get tweaked if you have an issue with the engine being able to twist too much from a bad motor mount or a bad drive line angle putting stuff in a bind.
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What are the pros cons of converting to push (worth it)? I'm just trying to get this thing running before Dec n still need heads n valvetrain which is y I'm trying to save cash but at the same time wanna do it right
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Originally Posted by adam8076
What are the pros cons of converting to push (worth it)? I'm just trying to get this thing running before Dec n still need heads n valvetrain which is y I'm trying to save cash but at the same time wanna do it right
Its hard to save money and do it right........
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