Please Help! T-56 to Sbc

I just picked up a t-56 out of a 97 camaro ss for what I think is a pretty good deal. Wanting to put it behind an older small block chevy. Been doing some research, but can't find any good info. Is it better to convert it to manual or leave it hydraulic? What flywheel and clutch combo will I need? It seems like it will bolt to the back of the block no problem, but I don't know where to go from there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

josh

 

Hey Josh,

I put a T-56 in my 1994 Impala SS (conversion from auto). I have heard good things about these guys. I'm sure they could answer your questions.

http://www.weirhotrodproducts.com/

Mike

 

heard about these guys too

http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/street_rod.html

 

183-700107 Camaro/Trans Am w/93-97 6-Speed w/Engines Manufactured Before 86 (2 Piece Rear Main Seal) Exc. 400/454, 153 Tooth, 35.5lbs, Steel- This is the Centerforce flywheel we used in my brothers 58 Chevy wagon.The trans we used is a T-56 from a 93 Z-28

 

With the centerforce flywheel, do you use the stock clutch kit and hydraulic setup from the camaro?

 

Yes.All stock Camaro parts,58 Chevy wagon.The only problem is that it makes the tires SMOKE .

 

Keisler is a good source www.keislerauto.com as mentioned above as well as www.ddperformance.com. I got my trans from them and was able to use all stock components behind a bbc. I ended up using a Lakewood scatter sheild and Ram flywheel but stock components will work. Even used the manual throwout bearing and still have the original pedals in the car. 1,800 rpm at 80mph is one way to get some gas mileage out of a bbc.