Speaking from experience,you will have to do some tunnel surgery to install a T56. Fabricating a new tunnel top isn't that difficult,IMO. Talk to ATS about their LSx-T56 installation kit. http://www.t56kit.com/site.html ATS is located in Las Vegas. Clint Hooper H&H Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> I am planning on a huge project around July or so, and was wondering if > anyone has done an LS1 AND T56 swap in their Chevelle? I have seen > arguments that a T56 will not fit without MAJOR tunnel surgery, and then S&P > ran a story where they did one with ZERO tunnel surgery. I don't want to > cut the car up, so I would rather switch transmission options then resort to > chopping up my car. I know S&P makes the adapter for the reverse lock-out > to make it more low profile, and some companies make a custom tail shaft. > Questions is - is the custom tail shaft necessary, or can I just chuck in a > stock T56 with minor mods? Anyone know? > T.J. > 72 Chevelle (In shambles) > Ramstein, Germany (soon to be Fresno, CA)
