I recently bought a T56 Magnum from a friend. But the transmission didn't come with a bellhousing. So I now have the choice of either a stock T56 bellhousing or the Quicktime. I don't really need the extra strength of the Quicktime. But because the transmission is going into a 240SX, something that is dimensionally smaller would be of GREAT benefit. If the Quicktime would make both the swap amd future servicing MUCH easier, then it is worth $300 extra to me. However, I have heard that the Quicktime is actually BIGGER than the stock bellhousing. The pictures I have seen certainly don't suggest this, however. Does anyone have experience with both bellhousings? Is the Quicktime actually more compact?

 

The quicktime necks down to the transmission a little faster if that is what you are asking. However it weighs another 20+ lbs over the stock unit if that makes a difference. Depending on the starter you are using you may also need to clearance the starter hole and where the headers run.

 

No noticeable difference in dimensions, it weighs 31 lbs. total with front shield so it's heavier ^^^ Mcleod? makes an LS as well. The Quicktime fits the uber small tunnel of '79-04 Mustangs so it probably fits most cars but you have to use a remote bleeder line to save your sanity.

 

Well, if you look at this picture, you notice a couple of things. First of all, at the transmission front plate, the bellhousing is actually quite a bit smaller than the flange where it bolts to the transmission. The stock bellhousing is the same size, and expands outward from there to the engine.

At the engine, there is some distance between the top bolts to the block and the bellhousing itself on the Quicktime. On the stock bellhousing, the bellhousing itself comes pretty much all the way up to the bolts to the block. I would think that, because of this, the Quicktime would give LOTS more room in a tight transmission tunnel.

 

The plate is the exact same size as the engine mating surface, it doesn't show in that pic. Check Mcleod's LS bell, it's price is a bit lower.

 

There are a zillion LSx/T56 240sx swaps with factory Fbody bellhousings. You are overthinking this.

Unless you have a high HP car you drag race a lot the factory style Bellhousing should be fine. Save the 30lbs IMO.

 

Sledge hammer to the Trans tunnel....put some heat barrier on the tunnel itself and add some POR 15 where you hammer if you are OCD.....DONE. Spend that money elsewhere. 20 mis of grease work saves you $300+.

 

There's also the issue of maintenance. If spending $300 extra on a bellhousing means I don't have to pull the entire drivetrain to change a clutch, then it's worth it to me. Of course, I have no real way of knowing whether the Quicktime would save me from having to pull the drivetrain, and THAT'S the dilemma.

 

It will be no different then changing the clutch with the OEM Bellhousing unless I am completely mistaken on the design of the QT Bellhousing. . After having completed 2 of these builds and worked on a few more do all of the maintenance and future maintenance work while the setup is out of the car. Once the setup is in things like changing a clutch, starter, timing chain etc. is going to be more of a PITA than if you get it all done at once.

 

You have to pull everything but the motor when changing clutches on cars with QT or stock bell housing, there's no short cut. A Quick time bell is a good idea if you don't have a stock T56 bell and are using the car as a dedicated racer as in my case. Otherwise, just buy a used stock bell if you're on a budget.