T-56 Questions
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T-56 Questions Do I need the PCM to run a T-56 behind a carbed SBC? I know it has a reverse lockout solenoid but it keeps you from putting the car in reverse while moving forward. What about anything else? I can make the reverse lights work without it.
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The reverse lights just plug into a switch on the side of the trans case. No problem there.
The reverse lock out has a "crash through" that will allow you to put it in reverse, but you'll have to "slam" it over there to get through the gate. Or, hook up a 12v switched voltage to the solenoid. I've seen a brake light switch used to trip a relay, or a push button on the dash/console and other things done. We did this swap in a 1984 Camaro (Carbed) and it worked great. You will have to get an electronic speedometer or use a conversion kit to hook up a speedo cable, but otherwise, you'll be just fine. The swap into the 1984 wasn't bad at all.
Have fun!
The reverse lock out has a "crash through" that will allow you to put it in reverse, but you'll have to "slam" it over there to get through the gate. Or, hook up a 12v switched voltage to the solenoid. I've seen a brake light switch used to trip a relay, or a push button on the dash/console and other things done. We did this swap in a 1984 Camaro (Carbed) and it worked great. You will have to get an electronic speedometer or use a conversion kit to hook up a speedo cable, but otherwise, you'll be just fine. The swap into the 1984 wasn't bad at all.
Have fun!
