New guy with T56 question.

[iamblackjack]

Hello every one. I'v been reading post on this web site for quite some time now. Great site!

I have a '65 coupe that is going under a serious transformation. I'v got it on a rotisserie. Stipped every spec of paint and repaced all the rust. I've gutted the back half of the car and built a new full length subframe that is 32 3/8" wide (same as the front subframe). It follows the profile of the stock frame thought so that I can keep a back seat (custom no doubt).

I ordered the front suspension from Scott's Hot Rods. It is daul A arm air bag set up. I haven't settled on the rear suspesion yet. It will be some sort of four bar. I'm using a 9" that will be flanked by a pair of 345/30/18 Michelin Piolits.

I want to build a 427W and couple it to a 6-speed. This brings me to my question:

Which trans (Tremec, Borg Warner, ect)?
Where can I get one?
What mods to do (Trans tunnel mod, ect)?

Thanks, Kirk.

 

[gp001]

Richmond 6 speed (R.O.D.)
Minimal "clearancing" of the tunnel crossmember required for shift rods to clear
Can purchase one through Summit or a local dealer

http://richmondgear.com/01sixspeed.html

Info on my swap can be found here

http://www.2mfffabshop.com/rod.htm

 

[gp001]

Here is a link to r100rt's web site on his T-56 install (with tunnel mods)

http://home.inreach.com/ekyock/T56.htm

 

[iamblackjack]

Thanks.

I've looked into those. I'll try to talk to them on the phone Monday.

BTW. I'm interested mainly in the wide ratio 6-speed. I'd like to have a .50 top gear.

 

[gp001]

Why? 50% is quite a drop. Have you run the numbers with your proposed setup (trans ratio, tire size, rear gear ratio) ? Are you running FI or carb. If carb I would seriously take into considerations your cam specs before finalizing ratios. If you post your rear end ratio I'll make you a chart for the Viper spec T-56 (.5 OD) and 345/30-18's

 

[iamblackjack]

I was thinking 3.73. I would think that If I went lower than that that first gear would be about useless. The tires are about 25.125" tall. 14" wide, wall to wall Like a steam roller!!

The whell that I'm seriously considering are the Budnik "Cobalt".

My main use for this ride will be cruising the streets.

But I do want the show it and take it to the track every now and then.

 

[gp001]

Well, here's the chart. As you can see you would really have to flyin to utilize the Viper spec (.5 OD) T-56

http://www.2mfffabshop.com/gr/t56_373_3453018.htm