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Old 04-14-2006, 12:07 PM   #1
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T5 vs. T56 questions (conversion)

Ok, i have a few questions about a future T5 --> T56 swap.
First, what is the difference in overall length of the T5 compared the the T56?
I know i will need a new crossmember, but those are available for the car or i can modify the current one or make one.
As for the clutch, i will be buying a new lt1 one(stock will be fine) and i assume the lt1 pressure plate will bolt up to the 88 Flywheel that came with the T5.
The hydraulics.. will the external slave of the T5 bolt up to the lt1 bellhousing. I know it wouldnt work with the ls1 setup, but i figure the t5/lt1T56 may swap. If not, Can i possibly just swap the slave and leave the t5 master and line? otherwise ill just change the full hydraulics to lt1 version, but id like to save some money since the t5 hydraulics only have like 2k miles on them.
The main nice thing i'll like about the T56 is that the shifter comes straight up, and i wont have to deal with that stupid tilted bellhousing and bent shifter anymore.
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