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mhotel1

11-25-2006 08:26 AM

do u have 2 cut tunnel on a t56/ls2 swap

Is there a way to avoid cutting up the tunnel on an ls2/t56 install inot 69 camaro? I am tryin to get a handle on this before proceeding with the body work. I do not have the motor and trans to test fit as of yet. I hear yes and no.

Any advice is greatly appreaciated..oh ya I am very new to the forum as well as ls2 swaps if you coul not tell!

camcojb

11-25-2006 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhotel1

I would say it depends on whose engine mounts you use and where they mount the engine. I've done a couple T56 swaps into 69's and there was no tunnel cutting at all. But that was with factory located small and big blocks. The LSX swaps may move the position of the engine which may or may not affect the tunnel.

Jody

Van B

11-25-2006 11:47 AM

I installed an LS2 and T56 into my 67 and the only cutting was a new hole for the shifter. I used ATS engine plates and crossmember.

Datsbad

11-25-2006 04:18 PM

I have yet to cut a tunnel . I say no also
Keep us posted with your project

awr68

11-25-2006 07:29 PM

First off, WELCOME!!

What subframe are you using? I beleive if you use a 21st Century frame there is a little surgery to be done...steve would know better than me though. If you are using a stock frame then all the above replys apply....

mhotel1

11-26-2006 12:44 AM

Thanks for the info... a big help!

Bowtieracing

12-23-2006 02:38 AM

But why there are many pictures of new tunnel lid fabrication on DSE project pages ?

camcojb

12-23-2006 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtieracing

But why there are many pictures of new tunnel lid fabrication on DSE project pages ?

couldn't tell you, but I've already done this twice myself in a 69 Camaro, no cutting other than the shifter hole.

Jody

lil427z

12-23-2006 12:07 PM

no.
rick k

Efi69Cam

12-23-2006 12:30 PM

If you use a standard bell with a adapter plate fitted t56, the trans hits the tunnel from being so far back. Thats were the cutting stories come from.

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