retsell

Well, the 4l60e in the truck is about dead (slipping from 1-2 shift) so it's time to attempt the T-56 swap in the 02 gmc. I know most of the parts I need but I do have a few questions:

Since I am using a tranny for an f-body, I planned on using the 01 and up clutch master and slave cyl., but I planned on using the pedal assembly from a 5 speed truck. Anyone know if I should have any problems with this? Or should I use the clutch master from a 5 speed truck?

I tow about 3 days a week, as much as 2 tons. Any ideas on a clutch and flywheel to use? I need something that will hold up to my power (see mods below) but I do need it to slip some when pulling the trailer (hooking up to the trailer, or backing it up)

I hear that I can use my current drive shaft, is this true?

Any ideas where to find some of the parts cheap? Also, since I don't readily have someone avail to flash the pcm, I can run on the auto flash, but it will throw a code or 10 correct?

I am not worried about the shifter through the floor or anything, I can figure that out, I just need to make sure I have all the parts:

master cylinder (from what? truck or car?)
master cylinder u-bolt and nuts
slave cylinder (from car I am assuming)
new pedal assembly with clips for clutch rod and brake rod (what clips are they talking about? why brake rod? I guess the clips break when removing them?)
pilot bearing (for an f-body I am assuming, surely the crank on a 5.3 has the same provision for it, we all know the 6.0 cranks do)
bellhousing
T56
modify crossmember (a 5 speed truck cross member wont work right?
T56 torque arm mount and bolts (what is this? tranny mount? will the auto one work?)
shifter (I guess I will fab some bullshit up)
pressure plate (from who?)
flywheel (is the stock one ok?)
clutch, and all related bolts (from who?)
clutch tool (does this come with kit?)

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iTrader: (15)

I am in the process of doing this swap too. I have a trany on the way and now I am just gathering parts.

I have heard that the truck pedal and hydraulics work, nut the connections are different, that is a simple change. The crossmember out of a 5 speed truck will work too. Not too sure for the drive shaft though.

This guy took a LS1 T56 and put it in place of his 4.8 5speed. - Click Here

My swap is going to be a hit and miss deal. Hopefully I will go OK.

Good luck with you swap and keep in touch, so we can make this work!

Ben

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iTrader: (15)

Oh, and contact Allen Nelson about you PCM, he will help you out! Click in the "For Sale" threads, that is where I am finding all my parts.

retsell

Allen has tuned my truck thus far, i've already talked with him about the t-56, luckily he said he can do it.