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corvettes and f-bodys with 5.7 ls1's come with t-56's but i'm looking for more cubes. does the 6.0 come with a t-56 or would i have to buy them serperately.
If not what are the issues i'd run into with using a truck engine and a corvette trans. I know they'll bolt up but PCM and sensor wise i'm not sure.
You can get an LS2 6.0L with the T56 from a GTO. The corvette from 97 up uses a rear mounted transaxle type transmission. You'd have to get one from an earlier Corvette. If you did that and got a 99-2000 LQ4 it should bolt together without issue due to the longer crankshaft. A newer 6.0L is going to require a Camaro or GTO type T56.
You'll also want to move the shifter up closer to the front of the transmission if you do the T56. I think Keisler does the mod or will sell you the parts to do it yourself.
Hey man I am going to be using my 5 speed this my 6.0l swap but I now that wont last long. I was wornding if you know if the trans crossmember needs to be moved back and do you know how big of a drive shaft needs to be made or dose someone make one?
I think a 6.0l and t56 would be freckin sweet.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RedHeartbeat @ Apr 7 2006, 03:05 PM) [snapback]49571[/snapback]</div>This would be my first choice!Quote:
You can get an LS2 6.0L with the T56 from a GTO. The corvette from 97 up uses a rear mounted transaxle type transmission. You'd have to get one from an earlier Corvette. If you did that and got a 99-2000 LQ4 it should bolt together without issue due to the longer crankshaft. A newer 6.0L is going to require a Camaro or GTO type T56.
You'll also want to move the shifter up closer to the front of the transmission if you do the T56. I think Keisler does the mod or will sell you the parts to do it yourself.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(markd @ Apr 7 2006, 03:29 PM) [snapback]49572[/snapback]</div>I think some have used the 5 speed from a truck without any durability issues. You could make the mounts so the tranny sits in the same place and you wouldn't have to mod the driveshaft or the crossmember. I'm sure you could find someone who has already done this swap and could lend more information.Quote:
Hey man I am going to be using my 5 speed this my 6.0l swap but I now that wont last long. I was wornding if you know if the trans crossmember needs to be moved back and do you know how big of a drive shaft needs to be made or dose someone make one?
I think a 6.0l and t56 would be freckin sweet.
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I hope my 5 speed will last ,I know some joegibbs supercharged silverados came in 5 speeds they make 400+hp. I just hate the granny gear pointless.
If anyone is thinking about buying an LS2, make sure you get a 2005 if you plan on running a GenIII PCM with it. The '06 and newer LS2s require a GevIV pcm as they have a different reluctor wheel for the crank sensor.