I'm planning a trans swap (A4 to M6) and it's difficult like hell to find a T56 for my LS1 engine.
I see a lot of LT1 manual transmission but I was told that they don't fit the LS1 engine.

Why?

Is it enough to use a LS1 bellhousing or is it a totally different transmission?
I know the hydraulic is different but the old style should be ok (I think...)

By the way: if you have one included all the parts for the swap please PM me.
Price is not an issue if the tranny is in good conditions.

Thanks - Stefano

 

Just wait and get an LS1 T56. It will save many headaches in the long run. I have seen many used in good condition LS1 T56 for $800-$1000. Keep looking and you will find. BTW the T56 will make you slower on the track. Get a 2800-3500 stall for that A4.

 

It's not for the track: here it's more autocrossing and speeding on the German highways (=Autobahn = no speed limits).
I also drove stick during 15 years and since I have this automaitc TA I badly miss it

This of getting the tranny is the hardest thing: I have the garage, the lift, the tools, the M6 program for the PCM ready on my laptop... only the tranny is missing!

 

you can convert a lt1 t56 to an ls1 t56, what you have to cahnge are the front plate and input shaft, you will also need a new bellhousing

 

Stefano,

I responded to your PM. Let me know.

Thanks,
Joe

 

already answered.


you can convert a lt1 t56 to an ls1 t56, what you have to change are the front plate and input shaft, you will also need a new bellhousing

OK I'll let this for the experts...

I want a stick!

 

its something anyone cna do if you can use a ratchet, remove the 1 million (15) bolts holding the plate on, the plate and input shaft come off as one unit and the only thing that can come out is one syncro

put some sealant on the face and put the new plate on

 

I can have a 100% complete swap kit included Spec clutch and flywheel from a 99 Camaro with 40'000 miles on it for $2700, included crate and ARP flywheel bolts, how does it sounds?
A LT1 tranny would be cheaper but this way it will be just fine...