Anybody else itching to put in a T56?

4MuscleMachines

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In reading/researching, I found this. Looks like it is possible in a 71-73 Mustang (perfect for me). Although I need a login subscription to view pages 2-3, the first page is free to view. I found it very interesting to say the least. I am starting to bite: line, hook, and sinker.

http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2005/03/T56Swap/index.php

Anybody else have any info? If anybody has a login subscription to view the last 2 pages, that would be great.

 

67topless

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I remember reading that article when it first came out (don't have a subscription anymore). There was still a lot of modification required... not a simple install. I am almost positive they had to cut the tunnel.

But can you imagine what life would be like after this install? 2,000 RPM's @ 75 MPH with 4:11 gearing! So sweet!

I would recommend just grabbing the subscription... I think it was only like $14.00 and there are some nice articles.

Best of luck

 

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Gud T.B. Blown

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67topless said:

I remember reading that article when it first came out (don't have a subscription anymore). There was still a lot of modification required... not a simple install. I am almost positive they had to cut the tunnel.



Best of luck

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I just read the article and it is by no means a simple bolt in operation. It requires not only cutting the center tunnel but cutting out the front crossmember(the one underneath the oil pan) and replacing it with a custom made bolt in crosssmember.

 

Shakin66

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I have done the T56 conversion in my 66 coupe and while it was a lot of work it was well worth it but depending on your year you will have to cut the tunnel out but even that is not that big of a job. It gave me a chance to bedline and then dynomat the interior while I had the carpet out and to move the battery to the trunck also. I have some pictures on Photobucket that I can give you a link to. If you decide to do this let me know and I'll tell you all I know about bellhousing & clutch actuation options.

 

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ya I want to do a t56.

 

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Anyone tried the Unique Performance cross member that promises "no cutting" even on the 65-66 ?

 

Rusty67

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Just because it fits in without cuting doesn't mean the pinion angle is correct.

I havn't looked into this all that much but what are the physical dimensions of a T56 ?

 

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if you all do go with a T56 and have the cash get the Viper spec T56 (D&D sells them and i have one in my cobra after the stock T56 said boom). and if you dont have the extra cash at the very minumu get and install a 26 spline iinput shaft. but then your in viper T56 cost.

 

4MuscleMachines

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I also found this from Dark Horse Performance, it's a complete kit. I tried to call but they were already closed.

http://www.darkhorseperformance.com/acatalog/1971_1973_MUSTANG_SWAPS.html

They also have kits for 67-70 Mustangs, look at the bottom of the page after the TKO swaps.

http://www.darkhorseperformance.com/acatalog/1967_1970_MUSTANG_SWAPS.html

 

4MuscleMachines

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Shakin66 said:

I have some pictures on Photobucket that I can give you a link to. If you decide to do this let me know and I'll tell you all I know about bellhousing & clutch actuation options.

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Cool, can you post the link?

 

Shakin66

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As far as no cutting..The pinion angle is over 6 degrees if you dont! Darkhorse has the crossmember and the replacement "pan".
I went ahead and did the Viper spec one also.

Here you go..You'll have to sift through a bunch of non mustang pics, I need to take the time to reorganize it.
http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d6/scatpro/

 

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I am going to back my 428 with a T56 some day. I thought a C6 was huge, How much bigger is a T56? I know The t56 weighs about 125 because I was considering putting one in my 5.0 but opted for the TKO600 for strenght and practicality... at least in that car. My Mach is a different story...
Kevin

 

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I would like a T56 but I can't justify the extra cash just for another overdrive versus getting a TKO 600. Not to mention TKO 600's are good to 800hp.....

 

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Gailahan said:

I would like a T56 but I can't justify the extra cash just for another overdrive versus getting a TKO 600. Not to mention TKO 600's are good to 800hp.....

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You need to get to drive both types in an early muscle car and then you will know why. TKO's are nice, but a T56 is heaven at the strip or street.

 

Shakin66

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I was hoping I still had the pictures of the side view to show how much taller it is than a t-5. If I find them I'll post them latter.

Found it!

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d...ent=CIMG2169.jpg&refPage=60&imgAnch=imgAnch77