Project "Evade"

[DOOM]

Bill where the heck you been??

[68/Camaro]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Bill where the heck you been??

Hey Mario! Well Ive been busy with work crazy
Look for updates on the Evade with the T-56 Swap! will be posting
Bill

[68/Camaro]

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often”
A few months ago I finally pulled the trigger and decided to upgrade and install the T-56 Magnum here listed is the complete install
"Installation by Tom Argue Design"
Parts List:
T-56 Magnum Transmission # TUET11009
GM
Engine LS
Torque Capacity:700(lb-ft.)
Speedo Type Mech/Elec
Spline Count: Input / Output 26 / 31
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Rev
2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 .80 .63 2.90



QuickTime Bellhousing Chevy LS to T56 # RM-8020


Centerforce New DYAD Clutch and Presser plate # 04614842


GM Performance Hydraulic throw-out bearing #24264182

[68/Camaro]

Here are the Parts that had arrived !!

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Here is the TKO before taken out





Here is the TKO out of the car!



Removing the old Lakewood bell-housing




Removal of the GM Clutch and Pressure plate and Flywheel





The new T-56 next to the TKO

[68/Camaro]

Getting the T-56 ready for install i did a lot of research for installing T-56 without Tunnel modifications ... The T56 is a larger transmission than your stock transmission. and the TKO If you are using the proper LS motor mount kit, the LS T56 will fit in the tunnel of the 1967-1974 Camaros without having to cut or enlarge the tunnel.
Note: If you are using incorrect LS motor mounts, if you have shorter, non-stock sub-frame bushings, or if your stock bushing are worn and compacted, the T56 may not fit within your tunnel without modifications

With having the Complete Speedtech sub-frame- LS Motor mounts and the Solid body mounts the T-56 fit like a glove !

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We changed the lakewood bellhousing to this SFI-approved Quicktime scattershield. The main benefit here is that its compact design takes up less space in our already crowded trans tunnel.



The new DYAD DS twin-disc Part # 04614842



Every DYAD DS clutch that ships from Centerforce comes with what they call a “birth certificate” specific to that unit. It gives all sorts of helpful data like compression depth, travel to release, average clamp load, and most importantly, the average torque holding capacity. In our case it’s 1,387 pounds.



Centerforce’s solution was to lighten up a steel flywheel. By removing weight from the outer edge, the flywheel gains much of the benefit found in an aluminum flywheel.....“The entire assembly weighs 45.8 pounds!



The DYAD DS is a ‘true sprung’ hub design with the main drive disc built from chromoly steel. The drive disc also has over an inch of spline engagement for stability and strength.



The floater then went on and was held in place by the three lugs on the flywheel. Centerforce marked both of these parts with machinist’s ink to let us know how to orientate them.



The floating disc is held by six drive pins rather than on the input shaft of the transmission. This meant aligning the clutch parts was a snap.



With all the discs in place, Tom could go ahead and install the pressure plate and secure it with the included high-strength fasteners.

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Before Stuffing the T-56 into the Evade Camaro we installed a new GM Performance Hydraulic throw-out bearing part #24264182



In order to connect the current Hydraulic line Tom had Custom made a billet slave insert to connect the line

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Now with the T-56 installed we adjusted the speed tech cross member back to fit and in order to get the correct pinion angle we to custom cut the cross member a half inch drop










Now with the Cross-member all welded up fits perfect !

[fleetus macmullitz]

Excellent post Bill.

If you're back on the road, what are your impressions of the swap?