2000 vette T56 Direct Swap???

RE: 92 RS w/ 305 and 700R4

Oh yes...I'm finally going to swap in six gears! I've read the info on thirdgen.org but I can't find anything about the 98+ T56 nor anything on the vette T56.

Anyone know if I can use a 2000 vette T56 as a direct swap into my previously equipped 700r4?

Anyone have any info on the 98+ T56 in the camaro?

Yeah, the Vette uses a transaxle. Pretty sure it is completely worthless to you.

Martin

I would stick with a 94-97 Model T56 trans. just my opinion because I've seen that swap work correctly.

Ditto on both replies. LS1 T56's (like the '00 Vette) have a different input shaft and bellhousing, I think that's it. '93 has the weird 1st gear so like AutoRoc said, I'd go with 4-7. Good luck! :thumb:

-Rippin

C5 vettes do NOT use the T56, they use a trans that is mounted in the rear, connected to the engine viea a shaft and torque tube, I think the transaxle they use in german made? not sure though

The 'Vette trans is totally different....you'd have to swap in the whole transaxle/IRS setup (which requires extensive floorpan and chassis hack-work) as well as the torque tube and clutch setup and it would really be a LOT more trouble than it's worth.

The LS1 F-body trans is no good unless you're swapping in an LS1. The input shaft, bellhousing, clutch setup, and other minor things are different enough to make it unfeasible.

The 93-97 T-56 is almost a direct bolt-in. You need a conversion crossmember, a speedo convertor, and a conversion flywheel (if you have an early-model engine.) The '93 trannys have deeper gear ratios and a slightly lower power rating than the later years. If you want more info on ratings and ratios PM me.

Originally posted by Dave89IROC
C5 vettes do NOT use the T56, they use a trans that is mounted in the rear, connected to the engine viea a shaft and torque tube, I think the transaxle they use in german made? not sure though The C5 uses a T56 that is connected via a torque tube. C4 used a ZF 6spd from Germany.