RecklessV

Does the shifter linkage that comes out of the front of the c5 t56 have to be cut or anything to swap over the fbody front cover?

Instead of buying a new cover, would it be possible to cut that linkage and weld up the opening on the front cover?

maroonls1z

That just sounds like a bad idea all around. F-body uses different main shaft and tail housing btw

calhoon

iTrader: (6)

There are different front covers and linkages. Its not as simple as cutting parts off. There is a more involved conversion involved. IMHI not worth the $ or trouble.

RecklessV

Reason I ask is because I'm doing a midengine . So I basically need the front end of an fbody/gto and the tail end of the corvette (to mount the diff to it).

So I'm wondering if itll be easier to start with a c5 t56, and replace the front cover and input shaft.. but the shifter linkage is in the way since it shifts from the front.... or an fbody One and replace the main shaft and tailhousing with a corvette one to mount the diff directly to it.

I hope I'm explaining it clear enough.

calhoon

iTrader: (6)

This conversion is possible. You would access the shift linkage at the port in the case and install a shifter there. Cutting the front rail is OK . It has a seal so weldment may not be required. If the boss is in the way, you may need to figure out plan B. Perhaps a welch plug AND shortened shift rail.

RecklessV

Awesome; that what I'd hope to hear. Yes, I plan on getting the midshift conversion to put it in the top port, like a lot of guys do that are swapping them in trucks.

Thanks all, I will report back with my findings, incase anyone else is interested.