installing a t56 in a 72
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installing a t56 in a 72
was wanting to know if anyone knew of a kit out there to install a t56 into a 72 with a 402. Need all accessories from flywheel to throwout bearing. Also would like info on pedals and hydraulics.
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RE: installing a t56 in a 72
This car was not a manual originally, so I will need to mount pedals, lines, etc. Will the pedal set out of a 95 fit without any huge mods? I know my power brake booster will have to be changed(it's too big), but that's no big deal. I would like to keep the clutch hydraulic if I can. Thanks.
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RE: installing a t56 in a 72
check out http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/t56_early_gm.htmlyou may have to call them I know they were working on a 2nd gen kit for the T56....
I want to say that someone out there makes a manual clutch bell housing for the T56...can't find it thou......[>:]
Are you going to run a/c or a heater?
Greg
I want to say that someone out there makes a manual clutch bell housing for the T56...can't find it thou......[>:]
Are you going to run a/c or a heater?
Greg
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RE: installing a t56 in a 72
When I first got this car 11 years ago I wanted to make a drag car. I removed the heater and A/C stuff. Now I'm older and softer and want the heat, P/S, and other comforts reinstalled. A/C will come later. 5speedtransmissions.com had a lot of useful info. Thanks!
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RE: installing a t56 in a 72
I just went thru this heater only drill over christmas..mine had a/c and they had welded a piece of tin over the holes, My son and I welded it all up and changed it over to heter only. here's a few lessons learned on this goat rope...
When you put the big block in, you will need to use the engine compartment heater fan housing and core for a BB 396first gen....(the heater only housing are the samefor 1st and second gens) http://www.americanrestorationparts....K-P477C84.aspxit relocates the heater hoses to the pass side center of the heater fan housing. otherwise the hoses come out right into the pass side valve cover. I had a small block heater only housing and just drilled the holes in it to match up to the BB core.
Alsothese guyshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...2296QQtcZphoto have a fan housing that elminates the under hood a/c duct so that you can still use the a/c underdash plumbing for vent.(You have to use the a/c heater core with it)...that way you don't have to screw with welding up the firewall like I did when i changed mine from an a/c to a heater only...
I used the TKO600 from 5speedtransmissions.com on mine, love it.
Greg
Greg
When you put the big block in, you will need to use the engine compartment heater fan housing and core for a BB 396first gen....(the heater only housing are the samefor 1st and second gens) http://www.americanrestorationparts....K-P477C84.aspxit relocates the heater hoses to the pass side center of the heater fan housing. otherwise the hoses come out right into the pass side valve cover. I had a small block heater only housing and just drilled the holes in it to match up to the BB core.
Alsothese guyshttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...2296QQtcZphoto have a fan housing that elminates the under hood a/c duct so that you can still use the a/c underdash plumbing for vent.(You have to use the a/c heater core with it)...that way you don't have to screw with welding up the firewall like I did when i changed mine from an a/c to a heater only...
I used the TKO600 from 5speedtransmissions.com on mine, love it.
Greg
Greg
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