Differences between T56 Magnum & Super magnum?

[waynieZ]

That's the one on Chevrolet.com but this part number doesn't show it as a kit which is why I asked .

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/transmissions.html

[badazz81z28]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

That's the one on Chevrolet.com but this part number doesn't show it as a kit which is why I asked .

http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/transmissions.html

The instruction sheet I posted shows it comes with some things for installation.

[grif54]

I am not sure but I think I read somewhere that GM Performance was offering the Super Magnum from their catalog. I don't really know the differences but the shifter position is not the same as the Magnum. From what I remember the ratios are the same and the torque ratings are also. Don't hold me to any of this though because I might be dreaming!

[Che70velle]

Your not dreaming. Schwartz makes mention of the new Super Magnum, over on their LT1 crate thread.

[randy]

So im about to order my ls3 t56 kit from pace performance and the t56 is a super magnum .What really is the difference between the t56 mag and t56 super magnum? The kit comes with the super magnum but if i can piece it together and just get the reg mag and save money i would be happy.

Opinions please?

Also would you go with the ls3 430hp version and upgrade later with better parts or get the plug and play 480hp version right away?

[cjfirstgen]

Same transmission. The Super Magnum Kit includes the clutch, etc. Super references to the kit not the trans. The main thing you want to focus on is the T56 Mag has two gear ratio setups.

Use this:

http://www.tremec.com/calculadora.php

[randy]

engine combo that i want

http://paceperformance.com/i-1590874...m-t-combo.html

t56 super magnum
The smoothest shifting, strongest, and most versatile 6-speed aftermarket transmission.

These Chevrolet Performance Tremec T-56 manual transmissions are truly brand new from the ground up. They can withstand up to 700 ft.-lbs. of torque, with gears featuring substantially increased face widths and 2-piece laser-beam welded construction, allowing for greater control of the tooth angles, pitch, and alignment.

Features:

•Exterior case similer to forth-generation F-body with stronger, high-capacity gear sets, input shaft and output shaft used in the Tremec TR6060
•26-spline input shaft
•31-spline output shaft
•Slip-yoke design
•40-tooth reluctor ring that's necessary for use with electronic vehicle speed sensors used with Chevrolet Performance controllers
•Kit includes shifter handle and Chevrolet Performance-logo ball-type shift knob
•New synchronizers featuring fine tooth angles
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•Bolstered one-piece countershaft to resist distortion
•Re-designed shift forks
•An extensively modified transmission case to prevent leaks under high-stress conditions and increase overall power-handling capabilities
•Street - (1st-2.66, 2nd-1.78, 3rd-1.30, 4th-1.00, 5th-0.80, 6th-0.63)

http://paceperformance.com/i-2061895...nsmission.html

T56 magnum,
The kingpin of TREMEC's high performance line-up, the T-56 Magnum double-overdrive 6-speed transmission takes the very best from TREMEC's current OEM technologies and pairs it with the most popular features of the TKO 5-speed.

Able to withstand a massive 700 lb-ft. of torque while providing unbelievably crisp shifts, no other manual transmission on the planet offers as much combined strength, versatility, and general ease-of-use as the T-56 Magnum.

Known in its original equipment form as the 'TR-6060', the Magnum is an aftermarket version of the same transmission found in many of today's most celebrated factory super cars – including the ZR1 Corvette and ACR Viper – giving you refinement where you want it and strength where it counts.

Features:

•New synchronizers featuring fine tooth angles
•Bolstered one-piece countershaft to resist distortion
•12 Tooth Reluctor
•Stronger input shaft
•Re-designed shift forks
•An extensively modified transmission case to prevent leaks under high-stress conditions and increase overall power-handling capabilities
•Street - (1st-2.66, 2nd-1.78, 3rd-1.30, 4th-1.00, 5th-0.80, 6th-0.63)


http://paceperformance.com/i-5160024...nsmission.html


two different part numbers

[Schwartz Perf]

Originally Posted by randy

So im about to order my ls3 t56 kit from pace performance and the t56 is a super magnum .What really is the difference between the t56 mag and t56 super magnum? The kit comes with the super magnum but if i can piece it together and just get the reg mag and save money i would be happy.

Opinions please?

Also would you go with the ls3 430hp version and upgrade later with better parts or get the plug and play 480hp version right away?

Looks like you found the info, Randy. The main benefit is the reluctor ring which talks to the computer "better" than the regular Magnum and will offer the VSS output (to your speedo) within the GM harness.


We have a special going on for the Connect & Cruise packages, where you get the $500 savings off the front end instead of having to wait. Also a few bucks off of Pace's price.
Just thought I'd throw that out there!!

-Dale

[randy]

Originally Posted by Schwartz Perf

Looks like you found the info, Randy. The main benefit is the reluctor ring which talks to the computer "better" than the regular Magnum and will offer the VSS output (to your speedo) within the GM harness.


We have a special going on for the Connect & Cruise packages, where you get the $500 savings off the front end instead of having to wait. Also a few bucks off of Pace's price.
Just thought I'd throw that out there!!

-Dale

ok like how much $? same package and everything? Price me the 430hp version and the 480.