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Cutting floor for t-56 swap?

Discussion in 'High Tech Retrofits' started by Zedzag, Apr 26, 2009.

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    Zedzag

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    For those of you with LS1/t-56 swaps and t-56 trans only swaps, who had to cut up the floor/trans tunnel and who didn't? Please list wether you've used things that influenced the need to cut or not like body bushings, engine placement, etc.
     
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    badazz81z28

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    I did just the trans swap in my 78Z. The transmission is longer than a Muncie and T-10 so making a hole is guaranteed! I also had to cut a little more on the driver side so the tunnel cleared the reverse light pigtale. Your going to cut...whats your concern?
     
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    Zedzag

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    I'm not concerned really and I'm prepared to cut. I've just heard some didn't and was wondering what they may have done differently
     
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    BonzoHansen

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    Who didn't have to cut to get a t56 in?
     
  5. Apr 28, 2009 #5
    Zedzag

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    I can't remember exactly who but I'm sure some said they didn't. I thought maybe they would chime in...if they're out there.
     
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    Using the Edelbrock mounts with the GM clamshells I had to cut the floor.
     
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    I didn't have to cut more than a shifter hole. I am not using the reverse lockout solenoid though. I made my own trans cross member. I have the subframe body mount eliminators as well.
     
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    Zedzag

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    What mounts/pan did you use?

    I was just on Todd80Z28's website and he also only listed cutting a shifter hole.
     
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    WMCC Doug

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    I had to cut the shifter hole longer (towards the rear) to clear the shifter. Mine was an original 4 speed car. Used stock engine mounts and ATS trans cross member. No other cutting (or hammering) required.
     
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    BLUE72CAMARO

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    Had to cut a shifter hole on mine as well but that was it!
     
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