t56 swap soon

[wicked96gt]

I started buying all the parts and trans a few months back. I got a good deal on a built t56 a few months ago. Come next weekend I will start the swap. My last few parts finally got here.

trans, aluminum driveshaft, cross member

26 spline clutch disk

throwout bearing and fly wheel insert for my spec flywheel

MGW shifter and new shift knob :naughty:

:3gears

I also got my 4qts of Pennzoil synchromesh. I plan on extending the wires for the reverse lockout. The trans/driveshaft came out of a SRA car so I shouldn't have any problems with the pinion. I am using the current spec stage 2+ clutch I have. Am I missing anything?
Also, once this is installed and driven and everything seems good I will have a good t3650 and mgw shifter up for sale!

 

[wicked96gt]

What fluid does everyone run in their t56?! Just want to confirm that penzoil synchromesh is the way to go.

 

[Massie02GT]

Lucky you! Have fun with the swap. I'm still looking for a 5 spd to swap out my auto with.

 

[wicked96gt]

Lucky you! Have fun with the swap. I'm still looking for a 5 spd to swap out my auto with.

It should be a blast swapping it on jack stands in the driveway haha. Ill have a trans for sale soon

 

[Massie02GT]

It should be a blast swapping it on jack stands in the driveway haha. Ill have a trans for sale soon

Haha yea I read that. PM me when you get it all out and some details like miles, problems, etc.

 

[wicked96gt]

Haha yea I read that. PM me when you get it all out and some details like miles, problems, etc.

Will do man.

 

[WheelStander]

Reverse lockout to the red wire with light green stripe (can barely see the stripe) coming out of your brake pedal switch under the dash.

 

[rahu8670]

Parts look good

 

[98cleanGT]

I'm a lil jelly. I've been wanting to do this swap for sometime, but now I need a motor so first things first. I would suggest using redline racing atf for fluid. A lot smoother at high rpm and better for your tranny.

 

[bobby_0081]

What fluid does everyone run in their t56?! Just want to confirm that penzoil synchromesh is the way to go.

Tremec told me to mix dex 3 with synchromesh 50/50. I did in my new T56 Magnum last year and haven't had an issue. Shifting is a bit notchy when it is really cold outside until the car gets warm and then it's as smooth as butter. I had a Cobra T56 prior to the Magnum and I just ran Dex 3 in it and it was good.

Good luck with the swap. Oh yeah and for the reverse lock out I used the one from accutach. Here is a link to their page. http://www.accutach.com/Pages/OSSVSSReverseLockoutUnit.aspx It was easy to wire up and works flawlessly.

 

[wicked96gt]

Thanks for the tips guys. I had my buddy get me some free synchromesh so that's what I will be using. I'll keep you guys updated on how it goes!

 

[wicked96gt]

Does anybody know the proper ujoont for the cobra driveshaft to work on th sra? I was told this one was on a sra car and would work but that's not the case looking at my driveshaft that is off now.

 

[wicked96gt]

Well got the trans in today! The long tube was a pain in the a** to get off. Had to lower the motor and the k member some but finally got it. Then the t56 is a right for back in. But tomorrow I just need to fill the trans up with fluid and put my mgw shifter on!! I ordered a pinion flange so what's that is done the car will be back on the ground driving!

 

[wicked96gt]

The longtube was a pain in the a** to get out. But got it out!

Got the t3650 out

The old 10spline t3650

Everything out

T56 going in. Bell housing in and trans going in separate.

Trans is in MGW shifter in and ****in' fast shift knob!

Everything should be good now. Just waiting on my pinion flange to come in then the car will be back on the road!

 

[98cleanGT]

I love the 6th on that shifter... lol

 

[wicked96gt]

I love the 6th on that shifter... lol

Ha yes so do I. I had one for my 5 speed and when I got the new trans I had to have one for the 6speed haha

 

[bobby_0081]

It all looks good. What did you do about the reverse lockout? I the earlier reply I sent I mentioned the one I am using. Just wondering what direction you went. Oh yeah the Cobra U joint is a 1350 but that doesn't matter much now since you ordered a flange.

 

[wicked96gt]

Thanks. I haven't done anything with the reverse lockout yet. I was actually thinking about the one you sent earlier in a few pay checks. And after seeing how much bigger the cobra ujoint was I figured I would replace the flange and run that one.

 

[wicked96gt]

Pinion flange is here! Will be putting it in in a few hours then hopefully the car will be good to go and back on the road!

 

[luke1333]

How much was t56 if you dont mind me asking?