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]

I would recommend the B&M ripper shifter, if they make it for the LS1 T56.

I had one in a 95 formula and was really nice.

[Wtfan18]

haha its funny that you mention it because theres a guy on here his name is QUIK hes got a crazy like 408 turbo or something nutty and he said he hated the ripper and told me to go with a hurst or a pro 5.0 so i did i got lucky and found one for 100$ on ebay brand new shipped. saved me 90$.