T5 to T56 swap in an 87 IROC

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Nov 21, 2003 | 07:04 AM

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Dave89IROC

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Originally posted by 97WS6SCharged
Isn't MacLeod making an adaptor to mate any T56 to just about any domestic V8? You specify what the transmission came from and what it's going to be mated to and they send you a bellhousing or an adaptor or something. I believe Hot Rod did a story on it a month or three ago.

yes , it is a bellhousing with a open back, so they will have many, then they have the adapter plate for any trans, so, any trans to any engine, thet might not have alot right now, since it is so new, but it is a very good looking product

Nov 21, 2003 | 09:28 PM

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97WS6SCharged

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Definately helpful if you want to stick a T56 behind your classic Chevy or (gasp) Ford or (gasp, gasp) Mopar.

Nov 23, 2003 | 10:29 PM

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'92 RS Hybrid-Z28

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I did the swap with the RFT-56, it can be purchased direct from McLeod with the adapter. This is a little more expensive but definately the way to go. If you already have a manual, just bolt on the plate install the trans and shorten the driveshaft 2" and the torque arm. It fits the stock shifter hole in the floor and has the speedo hole for either elctronic or cable drive and the correct gear is already inside. Really, it's a no brainer.