[Chevelle-list] LS1 and T56

[Ringlein Thomas J Capt 40 ELRF/CC]

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 SP
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 SP 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)

Re: [Chevelle-list] LS1 and T56

[Clint Hooper]

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
HH 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
SP
 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 SP 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)