T-56 Conversion

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Weaponrider

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I'm looking to put a built T-56 in my 2002 GT. I know that I need a new crossmember and to hook up a switch for reverse. I also know that i need to chop my driveshaft 3/4 of an inch. Well I want to keep my stock driveshaft incase I want to go back to the 5 speed transmission. What is my best way of going about this??? Is there a car at the junk yard that I can find with the propper demensions and still hold the power? or would I be better off to buy a driveshaft from jegs and take it to a machine shop and have it cut and ballanced? or is there a company out there that makes a driveshaft for the conversoin without costing a fortune?

 

SaleenGT2001

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www.DDperformance.com

 

SaleenGT2001

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do you already have the tranny?

D&D has a complete swap kit for $2300 i think

 

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What he said and get a shifter too. The stock t56 one sucks.

 

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will a T56 hold up agianst a turbo car with high boost, just kinda wondering since im consdering the same swap?

 

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blubullett

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the viper version is supposed to have survived behind 1000hp. At least thats what they say.

 

SaleenGT2001

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the cobra t56 is good for about 600 rwhp from what i've heard.

get the viper one if you are planning on higher HP. plus you'll love the .50 od ratio

 

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i found the tranny through rpm transmissions for $1500 plus shipping, i know the conversion through d&d performance has gone up to $2799.

 

Rickey_Bobby

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Weaponrider said:

i found the tranny through rpm transmissions for $1500 plus shipping, i know the conversion through d&d performance has gone up to $2799.

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Get the RPM tranny. As for a drive shaft, call a local driveshaft place. I get mine $350 shipped. All I do I cal in w/ measurments, and he ships out the next day.
The new cross member is easy if you have a simple welder and hacksaw...