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i want to buy a 6 speed trans converion kit but i don't know where to get one at and if it is a good trans to get. my little old 5 speed went out and i want something that most fox body mustangs don't have

 

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just did the swap on my car....D&D performance sells a kit to convert it with the shortened driveshaft, longer speedo cable and the crossmemeber brackets you need to move the crossmember back. its no less than $2,500 its a fairly easy swap and can be done in a weekend by the average gearhead. plus you can retain the use the factory 10 spline clutch assembly. the base T56 is rated at 440 ft lbs of torque...the Viper Spec T56 they say can handle way more than its rated, but that is a chunk of cash to be dropping down

 

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It's a lot of money, and the gear ratios aren't really optimized for a stock 5.0's level of power.

 

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I know this is old...but i have a T-56 from mt T/A sitting here collecting dust and I wanted to install it in my 'Fox' (hell, an LSC is nothing but a big ass Stang, right?), but needed to know if there was a kit that made it possible to use. i know that they selll T-56s ready to go in, but like I said, mine is from Brand X...

 

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See http://www.mcleodind.com/catalog_htm/PAGE8.HTM for more info. They supposedly have an adapter kit to mate the GM T56 to a 5.0 Ford.

 

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thank you very much, that was just the info i was looking for

 

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FireFinder20 said:

thank you very much, that was just the info i was looking for

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Let us know how it works. The GM T56's are plentiful in the junkyards and could be a cheap alternative to $$$ on a Tremec TKO or rebuilt T5.

 

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jrichker said:

Let us know how it works. The GM T56's are plentiful in the junkyards and could be a cheap alternative to $$$ on a Tremec TKO or rebuilt T5.

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even better, mine is sitting 20 feet away from me

i'll keep you guys posted

 

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If you find me a good GM t56 for a reasonable price (less than $700) I'll give you a $150 to crate it and ship it to me. I'm serious.

jrichker said:

Let us know how it works. The GM T56's are plentiful in the junkyards and could be a cheap alternative to $$$ on a Tremec TKO or rebuilt T5.

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Would you have to fabricate some of your own exhaust components for a T-56 swap?

 

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Got to www.corral.net and look up WindosorNotchback. He has one of the sickest Notches Ive EVER seen and i saw it in person. Hes got a Viper Spec T56 and its an awesome tranny. 428W BUILT and he got 26MPG doing 75 @ 2K RPM With a 4.30 Rear Cog :0