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Lightning 6 Speed Project Thread
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For those that have removed the stock tranny, whats the single most important peice of advice you can give? What part is going to make me fill the swear jar?
I haven't pulled one so take this as you will. The most difficult part will be getting to the two top bolts on the bell housing IMO. I'm pretty sure if you drop the cross member and let the engine and trans (tailshaft) tilt down you'll be able to get at them easier with some long extensions. That and it being HEAVY are the only things I can thing of. If you have l/t's the pass side has to be removed to get the starter off as well. IIRC there are 7 bell housing bolts total. There's one on the pass side that's a PITA to get at as well but if you have a lift it prolly won't be too bad.
Scott, do you own a very long extension?? Like 3-4 feet long?
Yeah. I got lots of extensions and flex joints... No lift. This will be on jack stands. I have removed tons of trannies and trucks are by far the easiest. Never had to wrestle with a L tranny... it doesn't look that complicated but I figure I would get advice from the experts;-)
My neighbor is going to be running this setup soon. He already had the expo center console and he used to have a ported eaton. He blew his motor and bought a gt500 longblock and a whipple. he will be ready by the end of august i will get some pics
Better yet, tell your neighbor to get his azz on here and contribute, lol. I'm sure both parties could help each other out through the process.
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Don't know much about L's but is there a mounting floorboard clutch pedal mount set-up/linkage?Cichlids said:
Maybe all F-150's have one available for a six banger?
I think the T-Bird did for the SC five speed version.
Jeff
CPViolation said:
The pedals are stock F150 pedals. There was a F150 trim level that offered a 5 speed. The stock shifter is junk. We are using a Hurst short shifter upgrade orginally meant for the SRT-10 RAM. Not to sure what the final location will look like but pictures will be posted when we get to that stage.
Still waiting on more parts from LFP, Stock parts from Steve, my hydraulic pull cylinder, and Mr Nelsons parts.
SADF said:
true dat
ThxScotts Elle said:
Jeff
Whats going on? Question.... What type of tranny fluid should I use? I have that valve in the tranny and for a long while she use to chirp gears but has stopped. I havent changed the tranny fluid completely since I've owned the truck ya! bad i know! So any suggestions?
This is a basass project good luck with this one guys
fdx said:
This thread needs more pics! Stop teasing us Scott.
Bob I think we are going to by a 9000 lbs lift first :rockon: and a new garage door opener, to make this much more eaiser.
I would post more pics but we are still waiting on all the parts. We got the clutch and realized that the 10 spline input shaft is actually really weak. The Cobra guys twist those off like beer caps. We are sending it back to LFP. They are sending out a 26 spline shaft, flywheel, and clutch kit.
Heres a good link explaining everything... http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254118
And this is what happens when Whipple (or any serious power adder) meets a T56...
Heres a good link explaining everything... http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=254118
And this is what happens when Whipple (or any serious power adder) meets a T56...
That's a cool thread for sure. It would be much easier to snap one of those with another ton of weight.
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