T45 To T56 Swap

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I am getting ready to purchase a re-manufactured T-56 from Ford still in the box. I want it swap it into my 1999 GT. I know the drive shaft will have to be replaced or altered and I will need a new cross member. Will the original flywheel and clutch work? I just had a new Centerforce unit installed a few thousand miles ago. What else will I have to replace?
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check the spline count, you probably have a 10 spline input shaft on your current transmission, that t56 probably has a 26 spline... in that case you will need a new clutch.

 

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usaf_branham said:

check the spline count, you probably have a 10 spline input shaft on your current transmission, that t56 probably has a 26 spline... in that case you will need a new clutch.

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The T56 is for a 2003 Cobra. I don't know my stock spline count since the T45 is in hte car.

 

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google it

 

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From what I can tell both are a 10 spline. The diameter of the cobra clutch is slightly larger than the GT. But as long as the bell housing matches, I think I can go with the GT setup. I was hoping someone had done the swap recently and could let me know what parts would be needed.

 

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Pretty sure the bell housing is different. I know the Magnum T56 is different, but that's not what you have. That's why I'm not 100% sure. If the mounting face of your T56 is roundish and has more than 4 bolt holes, it's different.


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I just posted a photo of the T56 I'm considering purchasing. Do you think the bell housing matches the T45 on my GT?

 

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Modular motors have the same trans bolt pattern on the back of the block. Since that T56 has the bellhousing with it you should be fine. I thought you wanted to know about bolting your T45 bell to the T56, and that won't work.

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Thanks.