Lightning 6 Speed Project Thread

[Nvr_Spds]

Dont know if you guys have seen this, but here is some pics, maybe theyll be helpful: http://www.hotrodbuilders.com/ProjectDetails.aspx?34

BTW, RPM Transmissions (www.rpmtransmissions.com) sells very well built T56s, with no core charge, and their customer service is GREAT.

 

[lightninmike]

haha very cool plan, this swap would make this truck that much better in the twisties i think

 

[Zak Attack]

Meh....I like the Auto. Its easier to drive. I do wish you guys luck though.

I wonder what happend to the white one that got the manual in it. I think it was like an $11K swap from a company.

 

[IEatGt's]

Sweet!

Build an expedition console around the shifter knob...that would be awsome!

That would be pretty sick!!

 

[ChrisNelson]

should've just bought an SRT-10, would've been cheaper :nonono:

He still wants to go fast. :shrug:

 

[BelvedereGTX]

He still wants to go fast. :shrug:

twin turbo srt-10:shrug:

 

[CPViolation]

How much torque will it handle? oke: Good luck with it! :beer:

Close to 500 lbs of torque I think. The Viper spec T-56 can handle more but 5th and 6th gears are taller.
Jeff
Edit:
http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/products/T-56.asp

 

[Derek@Amazon]

twin turbo srt-10:shrug:

he said fast...

 

[Fade 2 Black]

Keep this OT please. :beer:

 

[Dusten]

What about the driveshaft?

this is really the least of the concerns. Any compentent driveline shop can build one to spec in a day or two.

 

[Cocoloco]

How much will the manual set-up weigh compared to the auto??

 

[Scotts Elle]

Just got back from a day of waterskiing/wakeboarding and you guys are already asking the good questions!

The torque rating of the T56 is to be taken with a grain of salt. The engineer from Tremec said that they only test the trannies up to the rating of the car they are built for. Also the rating is an instant "shot" of power/torgue to the tranny. In a real world application, you would rarely see this happen inless you are a the type that turns your car into bucking bronco with every launch. For example, your peak toruque does not happen at the same time as the highest strain on the tranny (launch or a 5 down the 3 shift), This is the same internals as the Terminator guys and uses all the same castings and CNC programs as the Viper tranny and the Camaro.

I will post pictures of all the parts needed for this project and if Cichlids feels its appropriate he will share the costs with you as well. What I can tell you is that its no where near the 11K...

Not to sure on weight savings until we get the old tranny out.

 

[Cichlids]

LFP came through today. I got the centerforce in, still awaiting a lot more small parts.

 

[Cichlids]

oke: Don't try to hide from my question....oke: If the 6 sp is stg 2 then WHAT is stg 3????

BTW Your truck was awsome from the start and this only makes it more awsomer<what a great word!!!

I could say the 3rd stage

1st 6 Speed

2nd ?????

3rd More body work/interior redesign. If you have seen previous threads of mine you might see what I will be up to this winter.

6 speed is what we are doing for now and the 2nd stage is in the works

 

[Cichlids]

I will post pictures of all the parts needed for this project and if Cichlids feels its appropriate he will share the costs with you as well. What I can tell you is that its no where near the 11K...

I will give all the parts I got for this project with the product numbers and which SV got them. Right now we still may have an odd part here or there that we still need to get. To be honest I bet all the parts/materials will be under 6K CAD (although the rate is almost par) but labour is a whole new story for some of you. Maybe Scott can try to figure out how many man hours are in this project.

 

[Fade 2 Black]

Which flywheel are you using, nodular, billet steel or aluminum? It would be NICE to cruise on the hwy at 1600 rpms for a change, lol.

Awesome project guys! :beer:

 

[OH-MAN]

I can say that this is going to work.
Scott has shown me with the 4 Bar that he does the research and has the ability to solve the problems ahead.
Keep us posted I am real interested in this one.

 

[Scotts Elle]

The flywheel is an aluminum one from Fidanza.

Thanks OH-MAN!

 

[1 Bad Bolt]

Seen it done

:beer: Fast lane in Winnipeg Manitoba did a T56 conversion in a lightning 2 years ago and that tuck had no issues at all and is sitll running around... the truck was sick and could smoke the tires off in any gear if you could drive it... i think it's a fun idea but personally i love the auto in these trucks. it will be a learning experience to try and drive the truck hard banging the gears all while trying to stay planted in the drivers seat... best of luck and keep us posted...

 

[Cichlids]

The flywheel is an aluminum one from Fidanza.

Except they forgot to send it out with the kit :dw: