Drag racing with T56
02-09-2005, 05:08 PM
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Drag racing with T56 Hey guys, I just got my 99 trans am with a stock t56, it will see some action at the track this year, and i was wondering how you guys shift these things for drag racing? Like how do they do with powershifting etc.. thanks.
02-09-2005, 10:40 PM
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IF you are going to see the track regularly then I would focus on strengthening the platform first. As mentioned above, the rear won't last long, especially if you start modding. I can't even believe the 4.56's lasted that long in that car. I would assume it wasn't raced a whole lot and done more for looks with 325's out back.
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Rear end, driveshaft, clutch and hydraulics need to be updated. You will also want to get the (3,4 gear) steel fork for your T-56 if you are going to be doing any type of powershifting.
Upgrade:
Rear end, driveshaft, clutch and hydraulics need to be updated. You will also want to get the (3,4 gear) steel fork for your T-56 if you are going to be doing any type of powershifting.
I believe that there is a sticky on this subject on how to shift with the T56. Trending Topics
02-10-2005, 03:05 PM
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My Dad and I put the rear end together. I know an aftermarket shifter would be good. It already has the Hurst shifter that was an option. But next winter A BBC will be going in so a different trans will be also, so i don't wanna spend the money on a shifter for just going to the track a few times.
02-10-2005, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Transam427
My Dad and I put the rear end together. I know an aftermarket shifter would be good. It already has the Hurst shifter that was an option. But next winter A BBC will be going in so a different trans will be also, so i don't wanna spend the money on a shifter for just going to the track a few times.
02-14-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 97bowtie
Powershifting a '98-00 T56 is a bad idea. Killed my 3rd gear doing so, in 11k miles. Speed shifting is your best bet for any kind of longevity.
02-14-2005, 10:18 AM
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yeah its not good, but i dropped 2 tenths in the 1/4 mi
02-14-2005, 10:32 AM
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Just to make sure we're talking about the same definition of "power shifting," are you referring to shifting with a clutch but keeping the gas pedal mashed?
02-14-2005, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 1ScrudeDude
Just to make sure we're talking about the same definition of "power shifting," are you referring to shifting with a clutch but keeping the gas pedal mashed?
