T-56 or TR-6060, thought I knew, now just confused ??

[1 Alibi 2]

2011 Shelby GT500 has what 6 speed trans, simple question I thought.
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..................Who says it's a T-56:
Ford customer service, 1 800 392-3673, based on the last 6 #'s of my VIN.
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SVT, 1 800 367-3788, based on the last 8 #'s of my VIN. Spoke to this guy for 15 minutes, he says a T-56 is the trans in all GT500's 2011 thru 2014.
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Local Ford dealer parts dept., 888 699-1584, based on the last 8 #'s of my VIN. He gave me a part # ( AR3Z7003BC ) price - $ 4260. / $ 600 core charge, said it was a T-56.
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..................Who says it's a TR-6060:
Tremec, e-mailed them yesterday, here is part of their answer
" The 2011 Shelby should have come with a TR-6060 (Tremec part #TUET10400). "
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Page 31 of the GT500 supplement " Tremec TR-6060 6 speed manual with integral clutch housing. "
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Helminc shop manual, TR-6060- section 308-03B-i thru 308-03B-86.....there is no T-56 section in these books..
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............................................And then:
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Went to Official Ford Parts Site | Buy Motorcraft & OEM Ford Parts Online | FordParts.com entered my VIN #, got the following info:
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Vehicle: 2011 Ford Mustang
Category: Transmission and Transaxle - Manual
Sub-Category: Transmission Assembly
Engine Base: 5.4L - 8Cyl
Drive Type: RWD
Transmission Type: Transmission 6-Standard(TR6060)
Sub Model: Shelby GT500
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.................................................................This site then provides the following replacement part:

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AR3Z-7003-BC




Manual Trans Assembly

6 Speed Manual Transmission (T56) $4,260.00
Select a dealer for prices & availability
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So according to them the replacement part for my TR-6060 is a T-56.
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Is a TR-6060 & T-56 the same thing ?

 

[snakeraper11b]

They're not the same thing. You have a TR6060, not a T56.

 

[rotor_powerd]

All GT500's have TR-6060's from Ford.

 

[cotten]

From what i understand from reading the internet, the tr6060 is production line version of a T56 Magnum with a redesigned tail shaft. Bruce at modern driveline is telling me that T56 Magnum swap into these cars does away with the remote mounted shifter that causes all the shift problems...

But i dunno how true this is...

 

[snakeraper11b]

From what i understand from reading the internet, the tr6060 is production line version of a T56 Magnum with a redesigned tail shaft. Bruce at modern driveline is telling me that T56 Magnum swap into these cars does away with the remote mounted shifter that causes all the shift problems...

But i dunno how true this is...

A T56 Magnum is a TR 6060 with upgrades and a different tail housing. A T56 Magnum is not in fact, a T56.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

All GT500's have TR-6060's from Ford.

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Call 1 800 392-3673, give them your VIN #, ask what trans your car has !!
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Call your local Ford dealer,get the replacement part # for your trans, ask if it is a TR-6060 ??

 

[snakeraper11b]

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Call 1 800 392-3673, give them your VIN #, ask what trans your car has !!
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Call your local Ford dealer,get the replacement part # for your trans, ask if it is a TR-6060 ??

You've been told the correct answer. Maybe learn a little about your car. What a waste.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

A T56 Magnum is a TR 6060 with upgrades and a different tail housing. A T56 Magnum is not in fact, a T56.

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E-mail from Tremec yesterday:
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Hello Donald,



Thank you for your interest in the Tremec Product Line. The 2011 Shelby should have come with a TR-6060 (Tremec part #TUET10400). The T-56 Magnum is an aftermarket transmission that Tremec designed to replace the Mustangs that came with MT82 Getrag transmission. The T-56 Magnum is for car enthusiasts that desire a better performing and higher torque rated transmission than the stock Getrag MT82. Please contact us if you require further assistance.



Regards,
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Doesn't sound like Tremec thinks they are the same thing ?

 

[1320 Junkie]

TR 6060....this thread is the reason I could careless about my drivetrain warranty...dealer doesn't know shit tech wise.

 

[stkjock]

the information is only as good as the idiot on the other end of the phone line.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

TR 6060....this thread is the reason I could careless about my drivetrain warranty...dealer doesn't know shit tech wise.

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From the Tremec site..................under T56 Magnum.
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" The kingpin of TREMEC’s high performance line-up, the T-56 Magnum takes state-of-the-art
OEM technology and pairs it with the most popular features of our all-business TKO. Like a
6-speed sledgehammer in velvet gloves, the Magnum easily tolerates up to 700 lb-ft. of tire devastating
torque, and does so with unbelievable sophistication––providing short, crisp shifts
and a rewarding driving experience. Known in its OE form as the TR-6060, the Magnum is an
aftermarket version of the same transmissions found in many of today’s most revered factory
supercars; meaning refinement where you want it and strength where it counts! "

 

[19COBRA93]

My Ford Parts Catalog calls it a T56. This is a VIN breakdown from a '12 GT500.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

the information is only as good as the idiot on the other end of the phone line.

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How about a website where you just enter your VIN #, no person involved ?
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Official Ford Parts Site | Buy Motorcraft & OEM Ford Parts Online | FordParts.com
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Based on my VIN, it gave me the same part # that the dealership I called gave me.

 

[stkjock]

well in that case it's the old "garbage in garbage out" IMO

 

[Dennis75]

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How about a website where you just enter your VIN #, no person involved ?
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Official Ford Parts Site | Buy Motorcraft & OEM Ford Parts Online | FordParts.com
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Based on my VIN, it gave me the same part # that the dealership I called gave me.

I checked this web site and used my car info, no vin (2007 GT 500) and it spit out TR 6060:banana:

 

[stkjock]

I checked this web site and used my car info, no vin (2007 GT 500) and it spit out TR 6060:banana:

mine too for an '08

Vehicle:2008 Ford Mustang
Category:Not Selected
Sub-Category:Not Selected
Engine Base:5.4L - 8Cyl
Drive Type: RWD
Transmission Type:Transmission 6-Standard(TR6060)
Sub Model: Shelby GT500

Funny though - when I go to the actual part:

6 Speed Manual Transmission (T56)

yet the image says TR6060

Looks like Ford's Data entry is just screwed up

 

[Reis racing]

The magnum tranny is what I want to replace my stock tranny. It gets rid of the remote shifter. JPC sells the tranny swap kit.

 

[Catmonkey]

I just looked at my build sheet on my 2012 and it refers to the transmission as 6 Spd Man Trans Naao T56. Seems like Ford uses the wrong part number consistently.

 

[cotten]

The magnum tranny is what I want to replace my stock tranny. It gets rid of the remote shifter. JPC sells the tranny swap kit.

nice to know i'm right every now and then.