So add 1500 for clutch on the T-56, plus whatever time/money for mounts and you're around $5000. A good amount cheaper than a V160 swap, but it's not like it would be done for half. That, and I'm not sure how a faceplated trans could ever shift as smooth as one with synchros



(faceplated on right, synchro on far left)

Don't get me wrong, I think there are some benefits to doing this, availability being the biggest advantage over the V160. Personally I think the person who would want to do this swap races at the strip. Not trying to go after you here, just trying to play devil's advocate.

 

So add 1500 for clutch on the T-56, plus whatever time/money for mounts and you're around $5000. A good amount cheaper than a V160 swap, but it's not like it would be done for half. That, and I'm not sure how a faceplated trans could ever shift as smooth as one with synchros



(faceplated on right, synchro on far left)

Don't get me wrong, I think there are some benefits to doing this, availability being the biggest advantage over the V160. Personally I think the person who would want to do this swap races at the strip. Not trying to go after you here, just trying to play devil's advocate.
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I undestand its just that every big power s that has turned good et's at track has hurt there trans and have to drop 3k to rebuild so there at 9200 on the cheap side and i cant tske that chance

The t56 is very streetable tho.i will street drive mine

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You tell me where I can get a good v160 for 4k and I'll do the swap lol, t56 at tops 1000 v150 4500+, your saving 3500 right there, if fbm does adapter plate and clutch like was done for v160 your at least saving $4000, I just wish I had the knowledge on how to do the swap, after my car was completed I would pair up with a shop to come out with a kit to produce, even a z33 transmission would be good, not knocking v160 but sheesh there has to be other ways

 

Thats y i said on cheap side also the t56 is about always a 1000-1400 u have to run the ls fbody style that came in the 98-02 camaro trans am a similar 1 came out in the 2003 2004 Cobra Mustangs

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these are all legitimate choices for the street with mild hp, but i believe there are better options for the higher hp, especially if its strictly a drag strip car.

 

Idk man one of the fastest viper in the world ran a stock t56 at 1700 hp but on the all out track car yes i would go g force for sure

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I thought vipers had GETRAG transmissions??

 

I thought vipers had GETRAG transmissions??
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Not any one i have ever seen least not up to 2002 there all t56

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here you go pics of t56 in my car....

enjoy !





it fits !!! and should be a very practical strong choice. and if you want to build it its like 1000 bux

-Lee

 

even being face plated they are very streetable my brothers old camaro was 886whp and 894wt on a rpm level V face plated t56 and you can hear it ingage but its still very streetable.. id be very interesting in a t56 swap!!