Question for Camaro guys

[Regulator]

Does anybody know if the t-56 in the LS1 is the same as the Viper t-56? Or would it require a different bellhousing to mate up to the blocks?

[Turbo6inKY]

The LT1's has T56s, I think the LS1's all use the MM12.

You would need a different bellhousing and the input shaft probably has the wrong number of splines.

[Regulator]

i thought they were both t-56, but the lt1 required a different housing and input shaft. oh well, i don't think what i'm thinking about doing would be feasible anyway

[bytheway]

Viper engine swap, eh?

[SK12879]

LS1's are T56 too. I believe the 3/4 fork in the Viper is stronger as well.

[Regulator]

Viper engine swap, eh?

lol, no i don't think so. more like a t-56 tranny mated to the 383 :hitit:

[eXo]

Same Gearing but a little more Beefer in Vipers

And i Heard alittle more aggressive 5th N 6th gear as well... no true facts (far as i know) but hear say... but all work on either motor with bell housing N proper Input shaft

LS1 T-56 has a larger Input shaft then LT1's

[eXo]

Oh and another little bit of info... (once again hear say)

That earlier T-56's were built by world class transmissions

But LS1's are Tremec because Tremec bought out world class.. Now i have no knowledge on either companies just something i heard way back in the day...

and Dave honestly i do not know if that would be best route (extreme low end torque car with T-56's low gearing..) i think honestly that the transmission is best loved @ spirited driving through da curves... but its just a thought.

but as you know my setup and i only have stock 3.42's and it seems my first gear just seems super short as well is 2nd gear..

[96Z28]

Everything has pretty much been covered. I know McLoed makes a conversion kit for a 2nd gen FBody and the LS1 T56. Might want to chech with them.

[Regulator]

Who knows. That another issue, this 383 won't be revving hardly at all so the gearing might not work out. 3 speed auto ownz me right now :(

[eXo]

Who knows. That another issue, this 383 won't be revving hardly at all so the gearing might not work out. 3 speed auto ownz me right now :(



thats basicly what i ment up there hehe

i suck @ words N shit :hs:

[URPREY]

I believe the Viper transmission case dimensions are a bit different as well. One of the domestic mags did a comparison a while back showing the differences, but I don't remember who did it.

As was said, LS1s have the T-56, but with a different input shaft.

[kgkern01]

93 had 2 6-speed transmissions, depending on the rear gear.
2.73 rear got M28 and 3.23 rear got M29, both had different gear ratios and are
rated weaker than the later T-56 transmissions.

94-97 LT1 T-56 is a Borg-Warner transmission. It uses a "pull" style clutch.

98-02 LS1 T-56 is a Tremec transmission, who bought the T-56 from Borg-Warner. It uses a "push" style clutch and has a longer input shaft due to the slave being mounted on the input shaft. This is one reason they have different bellhousings as well.

The Viper T-56 uses a larger diameter input shaft, plus I think the shifter is in a different location, further up on the tranny, where as the F-body shifter is on the tail housing. The Viper also uses a larger main shaft.

Is this a Chevy 383? If so, the best route to go would probably be to use a LT1 T-56, and then have it built if you are looking at pushing out a LOT of power. They are very strong transmissions, and can be built up even stronger. There are a few people running 9's with built T-56's.

[96Z28]

Its a Mopar 383.

[kgkern01]

Not sure what would be needed to use a T-56 with that though, I'm not Mopar literate.

[The Alchemist]

I have a Turbo 400 in the garage if you need one. Just a side note.

[Regulator]

Well every car i've ever owned has been a damn auto, I'd like to go a different route. Found a site that sells conversions kits and Tremec K500 trannies to mate up to my engine and chassis, however for the tranny and accessories alone i'm looking at 3K. :lesigh: I guess I'll be going 3 spd auto for now.