newb tranny swap question
07-30-2008, 01:41 PM
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newb tranny swap question ok guys... i know nearly nothing about transmissions so this is probably a stupid question. Here's the story & question:
I was told LSx model transmissions will bolt up to a 5.3 LM7. while calling around looking for a t56, a guys said he had a 5-speed out of a v6 firebird (i think from a 3.4l). He told me it was low mileage and he only wanted $150. He said the bell housings will interchange and it can be used on an LSx model engine (5.3 in my case).
Is this true? or he just another dumb hillbilly with a salvage yard?
will an ls1 bellhousing bolt right up to a 5-speed v6 camaro or firebird tranny, thus allowing it to bolt up to an LSx?
I was told LSx model transmissions will bolt up to a 5.3 LM7. while calling around looking for a t56, a guys said he had a 5-speed out of a v6 firebird (i think from a 3.4l). He told me it was low mileage and he only wanted $150. He said the bell housings will interchange and it can be used on an LSx model engine (5.3 in my case).
Is this true? or he just another dumb hillbilly with a salvage yard?
will an ls1 bellhousing bolt right up to a 5-speed v6 camaro or firebird tranny, thus allowing it to bolt up to an LSx?
07-30-2008, 02:24 PM
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The bell hosing pattern between LSx and small and big block chevys is the same (minus 1 bolt hole).
I'm not sure what pattern is on the 3.4.
You'll need an LS7 pilot bushing for the small/big block chevy trans input shaft to fit the LS motor.
Truck engines prior to 01 had a longer crank that will not allow for a manual trans.
BTW, the 5 speed from the V6 firebird is a T5, probably only rated for a little over 200hp. Probably not a good choice.
That's about all I know.
Do a few searches and you'll find out a lot more.
I'm not sure what pattern is on the 3.4.
You'll need an LS7 pilot bushing for the small/big block chevy trans input shaft to fit the LS motor.
Truck engines prior to 01 had a longer crank that will not allow for a manual trans.
BTW, the 5 speed from the V6 firebird is a T5, probably only rated for a little over 200hp. Probably not a good choice.
That's about all I know.
Do a few searches and you'll find out a lot more.
ok guys... i know nearly nothing about transmissions so this is probably a stupid question. Here's the story & question:
I was told LSx model transmissions will bolt up to a 5.3 LM7. while calling around looking for a t56, a guys said he had a 5-speed out of a v6 firebird (i think from a 3.4l). He told me it was low mileage and he only wanted $150. He said the bell housings will interchange and it can be used on an LSx model engine (5.3 in my case).
Is this true? or he just another dumb hillbilly with a salvage yard?
will an ls1 bellhousing bolt right up to a 5-speed v6 camaro or firebird tranny, thus allowing it to bolt up to an LSx?
I was told LSx model transmissions will bolt up to a 5.3 LM7. while calling around looking for a t56, a guys said he had a 5-speed out of a v6 firebird (i think from a 3.4l). He told me it was low mileage and he only wanted $150. He said the bell housings will interchange and it can be used on an LSx model engine (5.3 in my case).
Is this true? or he just another dumb hillbilly with a salvage yard?
will an ls1 bellhousing bolt right up to a 5-speed v6 camaro or firebird tranny, thus allowing it to bolt up to an LSx?
07-30-2008, 02:32 PM
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alright, thanks! so the T5 is a NO-GO!
so i can't use a manual tranny with the 99 or 2000 LM7? Only 01 & newer?
I thought the T56 was an exact fit...or at least would work with it.
so i can't use a manual tranny with the 99 or 2000 LM7? Only 01 & newer?
I thought the T56 was an exact fit...or at least would work with it.
