T56 Magnum should I buy and where?

[FETorino]

I keep doing more research and every trail seems to end with a close ratio T56 Magnum.

My car will have close to 700hp and over 600 ft lbs of torque I know that.
6200 rpm is the target for max hp.
My car will see some street miles including highway driving.
My car will be track oriented, I will drive it at both open track days and hopefully RTTC and other similar events.

Is there any other viable choice for a transmission?

Anyone have a preference on vendors. I was thinking of purchasing it thru LIberty. any reason to go elsewhere?

[Roberts68]

Subscribed just to listen in. It seems everyone lists the trans at $2895 which I am sure is a Tremec MSRP rule. I am hoping to order very soon myself but I have a full auto to manual convesrion in front of me.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

Subscribed just to listen in. It seems everyone lists the trans at $2895 which I am sure is a Tremec MSRP rule. I am hoping to order very soon myself but I have a full auto to manual convesrion in front of me.

Well don't feel bad. My car may have been a 4 speed but other than the pedals that doesn't mean much. Bellhousing, driveshaft, clutch, crossmember are all different. With my new chassis I will likely be going to a hydraulic clutch set up to replace my z bar. Like I said I get to keep my left pedal from the 4 speed that's about it.

[Flash68]

Yep you're on it. Unless you want or can tolerate a dog box, you're lookin at a T56 Magnum. Sounds like the right fit for your needs.

I'm already looking forward to seeing your Torino at RTTC4.

[The WidowMaker]

not only does tremec set the price, i couldnt get ANY dealer to budge. after some searching i found a 10% off coupon for summit and ordered from them. i was just after the tranny though since i already had everything from my tko. if that wasnt the case, i think i would have just gone with american powertrain.

[badmatt]

MMR does sell for a bit cheaper than most.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Flash68

I'm already looking forward to seeing your Torino at RTTC4.

Man I hope so. Still a long way to go to get there.

[214Chevy]

That price is the same. Tremec does set the price. I was told if someone is selling them other than what Tremec has set, Tremec will cut off their supply. Not my business what they sell it for anyway, but I ordered mine from Jegs and all of my pieces too...bellhousing, clutch, etc. Some other vendors package prices may be cheaper depending on how they put the package together as far as aftermarket clutch and bellhousing vs. stock clutch and bellhousing, etc. Good luck finding a cheaper price. I called like 3 or 4 places before I ordered 2 years ago and they were all the same price, so I just stuck with Jegs, which is where I order 90% of my stuff anyway.

[Vegas69]

Just make sure you get the stock shifter. There has been a rash of leaks on aftermarket shifters on Magnums. I've also heard the Magnums are on back order right now.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

Just make sure you get the stock shifter. There has been a rash of leaks on aftermarket shifters on Magnums. I've also heard the Magnums are on back order right now.

What did you end up doing for a trans? I remember you were so happy with your TKO you were looking at the T56.

Originally Posted by 214Chevelle

That price is the same. Tremec does set the price. I was told if someone is selling them other than what Tremec has set, Tremec will cut off their supply.

Good luck finding a cheaper price. I called like 3 or 4 places before I ordered 2 years ago and they were all the same price, so I just stuck with Jegs, which is where I order 90% of my stuff anyway.

Price wasn't the concern. I am pretty sure everyone is at the same place there. I'm looking more at what vendor provides the best support if something isn't right (like a leaky shifter).