Good T56 rebuild kits?
05-26-2018, 06:53 AM
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Good T56 rebuild kits? I have a 98 Z28 with a 6.0 LQ9 the motor is a boost build but it’s not boosted yet. Car currently makes 400rwhp buh is soon to be making 600+ hopefully. My T56 is CLAPPED 2nd and 3rd grind pretty bad and reverse is becoming increasingly difficult to get in and out.
My queston is, what are some good quality T56 rebuild kits that’ll take banging gears with 6-700rwhp? I’ve been looking at the tick performance kits are there other good contenders? I’m from south central Wisconsin, (if anyone is from around here) are there any good shops in the area that build strong T56s?
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My queston is, what are some good quality T56 rebuild kits that’ll take banging gears with 6-700rwhp? I’ve been looking at the tick performance kits are there other good contenders? I’m from south central Wisconsin, (if anyone is from around here) are there any good shops in the area that build strong T56s?
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05-26-2018, 01:53 PM
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05-26-2018, 02:09 PM
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….you often get what you pay for.
D&D sells just parts, does rebuilds, "builds" T56 for more power or sells new ones
cheaper parts kits are often "off shore" parts...
You have 2 sources...contact both and discusses your needs with them and make a decision.
Between the two I would pick D&D hands down, period, no ?
D&D sells just parts, does rebuilds, "builds" T56 for more power or sells new ones
cheaper parts kits are often "off shore" parts...
You have 2 sources...contact both and discusses your needs with them and make a decision.
Between the two I would pick D&D hands down, period, no ?
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05-27-2018, 12:41 PM
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Thanks for the advice everyone but I think I’m gonna send my trans to tick performance and have it rebuilt with their 750ft lb viperized kit. With all the options I want it’ll cost $3200 but that’s including shipping and everything. I just figure I should build it big now so when I have power later I’m not screwed and having to rebuild again.
05-28-2018, 05:34 PM
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holy cow! Just looked at their pricing $4200 for the trans I’d need and I don’t even know if that’s including shipping! I was hoping for more in the $2000 ballpark for my trans rebuild I know tick kits are only like $800 plus I’d have to pay for installation. There must be a cheaper way to get 700ft lb capable trans
All you need for that power is a basic rebuild assuming major parts are ok.
05-29-2018, 05:34 AM
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I sincerely doubt a basic rebuild will handle 600-700+ ft lbs of torque reliably....
05-29-2018, 11:55 AM
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And what parts in their expensive rebuild make those exact same OEM gears and parts any stronger to make them hold any power ?
None....a standard T56 is a very strong box and most will handle that without any real concerns
But when a new Magnum is cheaper than whatever you're pricing, it would be mental to even consider the T56 rebuild route at the price you stated.
None....a standard T56 is a very strong box and most will handle that without any real concerns
But when a new Magnum is cheaper than whatever you're pricing, it would be mental to even consider the T56 rebuild route at the price you stated.
05-29-2018, 05:22 PM
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And what parts in their expensive rebuild make those exact same OEM gears and parts any stronger to make them hold any power ?
None....a standard T56 is a very strong box and most will handle that without any real concerns
But when a new Magnum is cheaper than whatever you're pricing, it would be mental to even consider the T56 rebuild route at the price you stated.
None....a standard T56 is a very strong box and most will handle that without any real concerns
But when a new Magnum is cheaper than whatever you're pricing, it would be mental to even consider the T56 rebuild route at the price you stated.
1st of all what exactly is a “magnum” and if it’s better than a viperized rebuilt t56 where do I get one for less than $3200?
05-29-2018, 05:43 PM
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D&D has the Magnum for LSx for $3200
http://www.ddperformance.com/chevy-t...num-lsx-sb-bb/
Tick also but more $
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
a "Viper" T56 build is $2800 using your T56
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
http://www.ddperformance.com/chevy-t...num-lsx-sb-bb/
Tick also but more $
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
a "Viper" T56 build is $2800 using your T56
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
05-29-2018, 06:14 PM
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http://www.tremec.com/menu/magnum/
And I did not say less than $3200, you mentioned a price of $4200 earlier. I said a converted F-Magnum is less than that
But a generic Magnum is around $3200, but not a drop in replacement for an FBody type T56.
These are though, although their price has went up a $200 recently.
http://www.ddperformance.com/custom-...ms-f-body-gto/
Tick, RPM etc all offer similar F converted Magnums and all sorts of other specs
05-29-2018, 10:34 PM
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I'll go ahead and google it for you.
http://www.tremec.com/menu/magnum/
And I did not say less than $3200, you mentioned a price of $4200 earlier. I said a converted F-Magnum is less than that
But a generic Magnum is around $3200, but not a drop in replacement for an FBody type T56.
These are though, although their price has went up a $200 recently.
http://www.ddperformance.com/custom-...ms-f-body-gto/
Tick, RPM etc all offer similar F converted Magnums and all sorts of other specs
http://www.tremec.com/menu/magnum/
And I did not say less than $3200, you mentioned a price of $4200 earlier. I said a converted F-Magnum is less than that
But a generic Magnum is around $3200, but not a drop in replacement for an FBody type T56.
These are though, although their price has went up a $200 recently.
http://www.ddperformance.com/custom-...ms-f-body-gto/
Tick, RPM etc all offer similar F converted Magnums and all sorts of other specs
05-29-2018, 10:38 PM
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D&D has the Magnum for LSx for $3200
http://www.ddperformance.com/chevy-t...num-lsx-sb-bb/
Tick also but more $
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
a "Viper" T56 build is $2800 using your T56
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
http://www.ddperformance.com/chevy-t...num-lsx-sb-bb/
Tick also but more $
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
a "Viper" T56 build is $2800 using your T56
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
Tick viper t56 with added options is what I’m leaning towards. The extras bring it to 3200
05-30-2018, 03:39 AM
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05-30-2018, 03:44 AM
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$3200 to rebuild your own old used unit, re-using the same old used gears.....for $3200
Vs a brand new Magnum, which already has better parts than they're trying to upgrade the T56 to, Magnum with stronger gears, better synchros etc...for $4000 and you get to either keep your old T56 as a spare or sell it on ?
IMO it really doesnt make a lot of sense
Vs a brand new Magnum, which already has better parts than they're trying to upgrade the T56 to, Magnum with stronger gears, better synchros etc...for $4000 and you get to either keep your old T56 as a spare or sell it on ?
IMO it really doesnt make a lot of sense