...and ended up with an extra pedal to the left of the brake:
at 110k miles I was getting bored with the auto, and figured since I plan on keeping the car for a while I'll swap in the trans I've always wanted since 4l60e's really don't last all that long anyway.
swap included:
-T56 which I had rebuilt with carbon fiber blocker rings and steel 3-4 fork
-Zoom LS6 stock replacement clutch with resurfaced stock flywheel
-New pilot bearing, slave cylinder, throwout bearing, etc.
-Factory Hurst shifter with short stick
-Tick adjustable master cylinder
here's some of the remains of the T56 core I bought. It was originally in 98tadriver's car. Had the mainshaft, 1-2 synchro, 2nd gear, blocker rings, bearings(a few had exploded), fork pads, and slider keys all replaced:
