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--- transmissions:aftermarket:t56 [2021/07/02 10:31] – ben
+++ transmissions:aftermarket:t56 [2026/04/09 16:47] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ====== Strength ======
-The T-56 is rated to handle at least 450 ft-lbs of torque in the 98-02 f-body's. There are countless examples of people who have pushed this transmission well beyond this range.
+The factory T-56 is rated to handle at least 450 ft-lbs of torque in the 98-02 f-body's. There are countless examples of people who have pushed this transmission well beyond this range you can find online.
+There is also the option of using a T56 Magnum or TR6060 as well and these are rated much higher. The magnum is rated for 700 ft-lbs of torque and the TR6060 is rated for 600 ft-lbs.
+Of course there are lots of examples of people using these transmissions with over 1,000 ft-lbs of torque without issue.\\
+In general these transmissions are considered bulletproof unless it is being abused or if it has a lot of miles on it.
-Usually most issue come with higher mileage and abuse. There are many who have pushed over 1000 horsepower through a T56.
 ====== How to make it work ======
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 - Reverse lockout harness pigtail (ACDelco 12101857)\\
 - Reverse lights pigtail (ACDelco 12085485)
+You will also need to consider the vehicle it is going into for things like your driveshaft slip yoke spline count, what master cylinder you're using, how long your clutch line needs to be, and any other wires that need to be added. The transmission mount will also need to be modified as well, or a different crossmember might be needed.
+If you're going down this route though you probably have a pretty good idea of what you're getting into already.
 ===== Expected Cost Breakdown =====