Early T56 to a pre 85 SBC

[Swain]

I have a 383 I am building and want to hook up a early LT1 T56 to it. What will I need?

Jay

[GeoffP]

It depends on which direction you want to go with the T-56. OE or Aftermarket. OE will mean you'll need a complete T-56 setup including the clutch assembly (make sure it's complete - the T bolt isn't avail from GM anymore). Depending on if your block/crank is pre or post 1986 you could also need a special flywheel. Pre-86 is 2 piece rear main as I'm sure you already know and will require a different flywheel.

If you go aftermarket, you can use a traditional clutch setup, flywheel, etc.

I hope this helps. Let me know if I can answer any LT1 clutch setup questions. I've done a couple of them.

Cya!

[Swain]

Thanks for the info, I am going with OE it has the clutch and everything still I guess I would need to find out what fly wheel I am going to need.

[BonzoHansen]

See if this helps: http://www.nastyz28.com/~Todd80Z28/project_pages/T56_Install.htm

Search over at nastyZ a bunch of guys have done it.

[JamesJ]

You will need to get the "special" flywheel, you can look it up at Summit.

[Swain]

I looked on summit they only had one for a BBC. I will have to call some people up.

Thanks for all the help guys.

[1HTBRRD]

Try calling Mcleod's tech support, they were extremely helpful and knowledgeble when I had questions on which flywheel and clutch to use. Good luck, it's the best thing I ever did to my car:cheers:

[MarkM66]

You could also search Mcleods message board, it's been asked a few times.

Centerforce, Hayes, Zoom and a few others make the flywheel you need.

Flywheel will work with either BBC or SBC. Only diff is internal or external balance.

[GeoffP]

A buddy of mine did this and used Centerforce's flywheel. As far as I know he's never had a problem.

[Swain]

Ok ill check them out thanks.