I have a CTSV T56 but don't have a bellhousing, I just ordered a Level 2 Monster 12" CTSV clutch. Is there any bellhousing I can use besides the CTSV one? Or does anyone have a CTSV one for sale?

Thanks,
Rick

 

What kind of car is it going into? cts-v t56s wont work in f-bodies due to the remote shifter and the different yoke.

 

Its going in my 1991 Silverado,it has the front shift conversion which is what I need so the shift position is fine and I got a 1330 U-Joint put onto the output shaft so I'm good in that department. I will be hooking it onto my LY6.

 

Should work, ls2/ls6's from cadillacs find there way into f-bodies with no problem.

 

Yes but will an fbody bell housing work?

 

Yes, i meant that as in people swap in the LS2/6 engines into the f bodies and keep the stock f-body trans. From what i know the main case/bellhousing for the 1998 up t-56 is all the same thorough-out all models(im unsure of the corvette though) the only difference is the tailshaft housing and shifter.

 

Wait hang on, what kind of engine do you have in the truck? Is it one of the stock tbi motors or have you swapped in a 5.3 or a 6.0?

 

I'm swapping in a 6.0L, LY6.

 

If youre using an ly6 then yes an f body bell is what you need. Also, Quicktime makes one that is the ls1-t56 bellhousing as well.

 

You will need to measure and use a pilot bushing / bearing that suits the depth of that input and bellhousing combo. Spline length should be fine.

 

Check slave cylinder/throwout bearing to pressure plate measurement and ask your clutch manufacturer what their recommended spacing is you may need to purchase shims to space the slave cylinder closer to the pressure plate for smooth and proper clutch travel and adjustment. Thank you jmd your comment made me think of that.

 

I have a hydraulic throwout bearing probably make too much of a difference? Im a super newb.

So like do I even need to a slave cylinder? I'm gonna do a lot more research this weekend because I obviously lack quite a bit of knowledge lol.

Thanks for the responses though!

 

No the slave cylinder and release bearing can be bought/are an assembly. However, you can remove and replace the release bearing from the slave for replacement. BUT. Its easier to install a new slave every time seeing as dropping the trans is a pain and you're already doing it

 

So long story short buy a slave cylinder that comes with a throwout bearing, if/when the bearing goes replace the slave and bearing. Put a release/slave in when you install a new clutch as well.

 

Alright so I'll need a slave cylinder, but I already have my throwout bearing and then I have a master cylinder from an older truck of my year.

The tranny has 0km on it. This is the throw out bearing I have:


The slave cylinder is combined with it?

 

Where the green rubber is is where the slave cylinder starts, and the metal part on the splines is the throwout bearing

 

No one has asked you the important question, which generation CTSV trans do you have? That't kind of important here...LOL

Andrew

 

Ended up getting a CTSV bellhousing, how do you figure out what gen it is out of? Its brand new bought from keisler, but I bought it off my buddys dad. Here are the specs:
Tremec CTSV T56 600hp/600 ft lb
steel shift forks
billet synchro keys
carbon fiber lined blockers
1-1/8 x 26 spline large input (LS length; GM pilot dia)
31 spline large output
Keisler internal front shift mechanism at 13.5” from front of transmission
ratios: 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.0, .80, .62
fixed flange output (CTSV type)

 

Good question since it is a custom.
There is no T56 CTS-V length input that would make for 2.66 first gear. Maybe it's not CTS-V length. Or a Tr6060.

I am interested in how the 31 spline big output was combined with the fixed yoke flange 28 spline. Or if that was typical Keisler B.S.

 

HMM.. this is interesting, Ill scan the old bill that I have and put it up. Now the thought that goes through my head is will the CTSV bell housing/clutch/flywheel work?

It is a 31 spline, I've counted and just slid my clutch on.