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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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I'm getting ready to order a built T56. I'm needing one to be good for around 750-800rwhp. I am looking at 3 different ones. RPM Level 5, D&D Magnum, and a Tick Level 3. I am going to be using a McLeod RXT twin disk and a MGW shifter along with whatever transmission. I would just like to hear from some of you folks running these transmissions which one you like the best.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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If you don't have a core to build off of or exchange out, going the Magnum route makes sense.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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I have my core T56.
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Old Nov 18, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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The Magnum T56 was designed for the modern muscle car making 500+ hp stock.

You have a core you can have D&D or another qualified company modify with what is often refered to as a "Viper" T56. The Vipers have bigger output shafts (maybe input to, would have to check) which require the tail shaft to be machine out on a T56. Along with some other upgrades. I know D&D does this.

You could sell your T56 core and get the Magnum. Compare the costs of buying a Magnum vs the cost to modify a T56 and also selling the core and using that $ towards buying the Magnum.
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