LS6/T56 in a 1997 GMC

[knute_gis]

I have started this project and will probably pull the 305 tonight!

I plan on using Nelson for the harness.
-Do you recommend them for the tune also?

I guess I will leave the factory harness to run the gauges, cruise and what ever else.
-Is this the best way to do it?
-What did you guys do with the wires left over (like the old injector plug)?

Has anybody used shorty headers or Mid-length from Mac for a Camaro?

The truck came with a 5 speed, so I'm hoping the quick dis-connect from the clutch master cylinder will hook up to the T56 slave.

Please let me know your thoughts and opinions,

Kris

[RedHeartbeat]

Leave all wires until you're 100% finished with the install and then cut the wire off back to the loom.

Order a PCM pre-programmed from NP when you order the harness.

[knute_gis]

I was also thinking of using this mid-shifter.

Forte's Parts Connection (508) 875-0016 - TREMEC DEALER, FACTORY FIVE COBRA PARTS, FORD RACING PARTS, FFR MKI and MKII, MUSTANG PARTS, TRANSMISSIONS, T-56, T-5, TKO, TR-3550

Has anybody used it?

thanks

[knute_gis]

Did you use electrical tape when you cut the wires?

[RedHeartbeat]

I use a piece of heat shrink tubing.

[Wtfan18]

hey your in lucky my 98 im doing a 5.3 t-56 swap to and i disconnected it from my stock 5 speed and it fits perfect in the t-56! so just be careful when you remove it.

[Wtfan18]

I use a piece of heat shrink tubing.

did you do each individual wire? that shrink tube stuff is great!

[RedHeartbeat]

Yep, one at a time. Took all of about 15 minutes.

[knute_gis]

good news, I thought it looked like the same fitting.

thanks for the info guys

[pnhigg]

I have a 5.3 T56 combo in a 92 fullsize.
I did not use the shifter relocator that you mentioned, but it looks fine.
I bought a kit from Keisler Auto that moves the shifter to the front hole, but requires some transmission dissasembly and reassembly.
The only issue you might have with the kit you linked is it may hit the transmission tunnel. Mine is very close with the stock crossmember.

I ended up removing much of the original wiring from my truck, but not until it was running, and all the bugs were worked out.

It is a fun swap.


Good luck