t-56 70 nova. Tranny tunnel question - Lateral-g Forums

6OHNOVA · #1 08-14-2010, 11:21 AM

I have the exact same combo in my 72 nova , and starting a ls1 t56 swap in my sons 71 Nova SS, yes you have to cut the tunnel out. Do not be scared, its just sheet metal , that is why they make welders and plasma cutters..On my son's car we are working on a swap the uses almost everything including the rack and pinion out of a 98 - 02 fbody. My goals is to have all the "hard parts" be a 100% bolt in, motor , trans and brakes are a snap , but the rack is going to require some more thought.

LowchevyII · #2 08-14-2010, 11:55 AM

thanks for the reply! would you happen to have any pics of what you did when replacing yours or your sons tunnel?

thanks again,

jeff

**scherp69** · #3 08-14-2010, 12:15 PM

I had to replace the tunnel in my 68 to fit a TKO600. I'm sure it's very similar to putting in a T56. When I got my trans kit from www.hurst-drivelines.com they included a new tunnel patch. I'm sure you can buy one from them if you don't have the tools to make one. It was an easy install. I have pics in my build thread if you want to see some. I still have some cutting to do around the shifter opening but it's all been welded into place. I'm going to use rivet nuts and make a panel to close the opening up even more.

LowchevyII · #4 08-14-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scherp69

I had to replace the tunnel in my 68 to fit a TKO600. I'm sure it's very similar to putting in a T56. When I got my trans kit from www.hurst-drivelines.com they included a new tunnel patch. I'm sure you can buy one from them if you don't have the tools to make one. It was an easy install. I have pics in my build thread if you want to see some. I still have some cutting to do around the shifter opening but it's all been welded into place. I'm going to use rivet nuts and make a panel to close the opening up even more.

Thanks mike, much appreciated. Ive admired your build for a while now. I totally forgot you had to cut up your tunnel. Love your car though and thanks for the reply

6OHNOVA · #5 08-30-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by LowchevyII

thanks for the reply! would you happen to have any pics of what you did when replacing yours or your sons tunnel?

thanks again,

jeff

Sorry I do not have any pics of mine, I had the guy at the chassis shop make me a replacement tunnel out of sheet metal..My sons car we will do the same way