LS Swap systems that work with Ridetech Tru Turn system for 1rst gen Fbody

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Thanks Blake. That system does look great. Unfortunately for me, at this time I'm wanting the interior to be somewhat stock in appearance. Doesnt look like the floor pan add-on would allow the use of a stock center console? I'm actually considering not even using a console, but want to use the factory carpet. Se la vie.

I pulled the trigger on a set of long tube stainless headers 2276-7 with Hooker, Holley 12618 new gen (latest design) mounts, and the 302-2 Holley pan. Already using their X member for my TH400 which also works for the T56 I picked up from a fella in Indy yesterday. The headers will need the mod, and possibly the pan. It appears there are some people doing this set up without having to mod the pan by using 5.8" idler and pitman arm. We'll see what happens. I have a TIG so I may have to do my first aluminum mod with it. Lol. I'll update this when I get this swap started. Probably this spring. I'm collecting parts now.



Let's keep this thread going. I see this benefiting members in the future.

yes the trans cover WILL work with the 69 factory console if you are wanting to use the gauges you will need to modify the mount to lift it up a bit. guess you need to decide what is more important engine/trans fit and alignment or the stock appearing interior???

[Stovebolter]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

yes the trans cover WILL work with the 69 factory console if you are wanting to use the gauges you will need to modify the mount to lift it up a bit. guess you need to decide what is more important engine/trans fit and alignment or the stock appearing interior???

Both are important. And yes I can have my cake and eat it too. I've seen plenty of people say their car drives great and they run nothing but a stick in the floor. They've maintained the 3 degrees down and a stock interior. That's easy to find. What's hard is finding a system that works with the Ridetech Tru Turn system. Your system must sit high in the frame?

It's my understanding that Holley/Hooker did have drivetrain alignment issues early on with their one fits all mounts, but have since corrected the issue with the second generation of parts for this swap. Please correct me if someone knows otherwise?

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by Stovebolter

Both are important. And yes I can have my cake and eat it too. I've seen plenty of people say their car drives great and they run nothing but a stick in the floor. They've maintained the 3 degrees down and a stock interior. That's easy to find. What's hard is finding a system that works with the Ridetech Tru Turn system. Your system must sit high in the frame?

It's my understanding that Holley/Hooker did have drivetrain alignment issues early on with their one fits all mounts, but have since corrected the issue with the second generation of parts for this swap. Please correct me if someone knows otherwise?

It does not sit any higher than any other LS it is moved back slightly so the inner tie rod ends clear the pan, the other key is the pan shape.
we have found that yes you can runt the t56 with the stock floor, that is how the original ATS T56 cross member is, (which we still sell) but have also found that when the car gets really low the driveshaft runs uphill to the rear end which makes for some undesirable combined angles. by lifting up the tail shaft you can eliminate that situation as well it raises the header collectors to increase the ground clearance so there is more than one benifet to the system.

[jlwdvm]

Stock Sub frame
Texas Speed 570hp LS3
T56 trans
Tru Turn
Holley Kit: 302 pan, ceramic 1.75" long tubes, cross member, motor mounts

Everything went together great...drive line angle at 3 degrees. I had to dimple a header tube on both sides due to inner tie rod interference. I also had to grind a very small amount off of a corner on the Tru Turn tie rod relocating bracket for oil pan clearance...mainly for piece of mind. I also had to go to a smaller power steering pulley to get extra space at the drivers upper A-arm.

Now to get the 275's to clear the inner fenders!

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