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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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I have a 2008 Mustang GT w/ a 4.6L V8, I wanted to upgrade the tranny in it as it is having issues, so I started looking at the T56 as it is what is being recommended to me by other mustang owners. I am slightly confused on one aspect, could I purchase any T56 and take out the core and put on the correct bell housing or do I need to get a tranny that is specific for my car?
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Originally Posted by Tony Garcia
I have a 2008 Mustang GT w/ a 4.6L V8, I wanted to upgrade the tranny in it as it is having issues, so I started looking at the T56 as it is what is being recommended to me by other mustang owners. I am slightly confused on one aspect, could I purchase any T56 and take out the core and put on the correct bell housing or do I need to get a tranny that is specific for my car?
http://www.tremec.com/menu.php?m=105

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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
I am still confused?
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony Garcia
I am still confused?
Tremec makes the T56 Magnum XL that will bolt right into you S197 Mustang.

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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:30 AM
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I was looking at rebuilt ones or used ones that I could rebuild, as I can't afford the brand new ones. So I was wondering if I bought one that was meant for a different car could I get the correct bell housing and put it in mine?
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Old Aug 10, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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ie like buying this one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/2006-Corvett...-/381339493167
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Originally Posted by Tony Garcia
I was looking at rebuilt ones or used ones that I could rebuild, as I can't afford the brand new ones. So I was wondering if I bought one that was meant for a different car could I get the correct bell housing and put it in mine?
By the time you take that Corvette trans, rebuild it, add everything to make it fit in your Mustang, you will spend way more money than the Magnum XL. You don't have any "inexpensive" options.

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Alright so then I am better off just saving up for a new one. Thanks for the help!
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A GT500 TR6060 is also an option for your car.
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