Swapping from BBC to LS3, Can I Keep the T56?

[MaxHarvard]

Originally Posted by glassman

I converted my T-56 from an LT1 version to an LS version, There is a kit i bought from a company back east (Rockford i believe), bout 400$, includes a new input shaft, shims, and front "collar" which you'll need. I saw an article about this, either popular hot rodding or chevy hi-performance, which is why i did it...

http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...on_conversion/

I'm pretty sure if you have an t56 behind the bbc you'll need a different input shaft (as the final length is different) and collar, the lt1 tranny bolts up to a sbc, and the bolt pattern is the same for a bbc. You'll also need to confirm your bellhousing (you'll need an ls one obviously)

I'm glad everyone didn't think my article was pointless. I got a lot of flak on that article for some reason.

[glassman]

Originally Posted by MaxHarvard

I'm glad everyone didn't think my article was pointless. I got a lot of flak on that article for some reason.

You mighta got some flak for that, but out here in Kali, your secrets out. The guy i sold my zz3 to bought an LT t-56 and i couldn't be happier as I had my t-56 "magnumed" rebuilt right before my LS conversion and i was sooo relieved when i found out i could do this ( i was afraid i was going to be out another 1600)

So ya, thanks for that article. Watched your blue hour build too, absolutely love your car....

back on topic,,,,sorry for the diversion......Mike

[MaxHarvard]

Originally Posted by glassman

You mighta got some flak for that, but out here in Kali, your secrets out. The guy i sold my zz3 to bought an LT t-56 and i couldn't be happier as I had my t-56 "magnumed" rebuilt right before my LS conversion and i was sooo relieved when i found out i could do this ( i was afraid i was going to be out another 1600)

So ya, thanks for that article. Watched your blue hour build too, absolutely love your car....

back on topic,,,,sorry for the diversion......Mike

Well good! I'm glad someone got something out of it. I figured for $400 and if you have an LT T56 laying around, it only makes perfect sense.

The one I built for the article was one I had from my old build. I converted it and sold it for double!