98 Firebird roller
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98 Firebird roller
Finally found a roller to toss my motor in. Picked up a 98 Firebird for 800. Pretty complete for a roller. Was an LS1 6 speed car. Has a BMR k-member and torque arm. I also have the center console and shifter.
I wanted to since I mostly post s10 stuff. I do need to clear out my garage for this.
I wanted to since I mostly post s10 stuff. I do need to clear out my garage for this.
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I will have it in my garage next weekend. Then I can take inventory of whats needed. I am certain the engine trans harness is gone. Does anyone in WA have one for sale? I have read the 98 ecu is not liked, but I did find the instructions to repin it to a 411.
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Sent my t56 down to texas drivetrain performance for a rebuild. They use to be a sponser here. I got the call back today with the damage.
I picked up the used t56 for $950 and the rebuild is $2400 for a lvl2, the input shaft and intermediate shaft were toast. 1st and reverse had excessive wear. He said it looked like it was ran low on fluid for a while. Total out the door is about $3100 which includes a stage 2 diamond clutch kit. If you include the tick master that I already picked up I am in about $4300. I know the TR6060 is about 3100 before mods to fit an fbody.
the word Budget and I never go together well.
I picked up the used t56 for $950 and the rebuild is $2400 for a lvl2, the input shaft and intermediate shaft were toast. 1st and reverse had excessive wear. He said it looked like it was ran low on fluid for a while. Total out the door is about $3100 which includes a stage 2 diamond clutch kit. If you include the tick master that I already picked up I am in about $4300. I know the TR6060 is about 3100 before mods to fit an fbody.
the word Budget and I never go together well.
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I had a perfectly good performabuilt lvl2 that was great, but I apparently like to learn hard lessons and take a short bus sometimes.
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I hear you on the t56. I was looking at my options and more money out, it was going to be either way. If I bought a t56 magnum, more money would have to be added. Some people say they prefer a built t56 over the magnum and some don't. Everyone's got different opinions on it.
I had a perfectly good performabuilt lvl2 that was great, but I apparently like to learn hard lessons and take a short bus sometimes.
I had a perfectly good performabuilt lvl2 that was great, but I apparently like to learn hard lessons and take a short bus sometimes.
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On another topic, Anyone sub'd ever swap the 98 ecu for a 99+? I did all the repining and took out stuff I am not using. I also have a 99 plastic tank and wonder if it will read when I swap it out. I picked up the plastic unit because I used a 99+ racetronix pump and hot wire kit in the Jimmy so I have it to use also. Any other ecu swap tips would also be great.
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Sent my t56 down to texas drivetrain performance for a rebuild. They use to be a sponser here. I got the call back today with the damage.
I picked up the used t56 for $950 and the rebuild is $2400 for a lvl2, the input shaft and intermediate shaft were toast. 1st and reverse had excessive wear. He said it looked like it was ran low on fluid for a while. Total out the door is about $3100 which includes a stage 2 diamond clutch kit. If you include the tick master that I already picked up I am in about $4300. I know the TR6060 is about 3100 before mods to fit an fbody.
the word Budget and I never go together well.
I picked up the used t56 for $950 and the rebuild is $2400 for a lvl2, the input shaft and intermediate shaft were toast. 1st and reverse had excessive wear. He said it looked like it was ran low on fluid for a while. Total out the door is about $3100 which includes a stage 2 diamond clutch kit. If you include the tick master that I already picked up I am in about $4300. I know the TR6060 is about 3100 before mods to fit an fbody.
the word Budget and I never go together well.
Jason does great work though. my t56 was out of an 03 cobra. he swapped the cobra shaft for an fbody shaft for free for me. I had an mgw short shifter and the transmission shifted like butter.
and your not the only one looking for a ws6 hood lol. the true fiber hood through the ws6store seems to be the best deal, its around $530 shipped.
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Jason at Texas drivetrain built my stage 2 T56 for my car. power levels and turbo sized ended up being bigger then I originally planned, so I swapped it into my Camaro and sold the stock t56. converted my trans up to an auto and went with a jakes 4l80. $4000 will get you a nice 4l80 and converter. :p
Jason does great work though. my t56 was out of an 03 cobra. he swapped the cobra shaft for an fbody shaft for free for me. I had an mgw short shifter and the transmission shifted like butter.
and your not the only one looking for a ws6 hood lol. the true fiber hood through the ws6store seems to be the best deal, its around $530 shipped.
Jason does great work though. my t56 was out of an 03 cobra. he swapped the cobra shaft for an fbody shaft for free for me. I had an mgw short shifter and the transmission shifted like butter.
and your not the only one looking for a ws6 hood lol. the true fiber hood through the ws6store seems to be the best deal, its around $530 shipped.