Lstacey Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I've been looking for quite a while now, and I can't seem to find the answer. I want to do an LS2 motor and a t-56 transmission, and I'm mainly curious as to how much (if any) fabricating I need to do to get the transmission to fit in the tunnel. Currently I have a '76 280z with a 4 speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Cut out the stock z crossmember. I'm pretty sure that is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lstacey Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 And a camaro t-56 will slide right in? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I have a 240z which has a narrower tunnel than a 280z. I hammered my tunnel before my first test fit per the instructions in the install documented in the stickies. Bashed the hello out of my tunnel. Once I had my engine and tranny in I could see that, in my case, none of it was necessary. Test fit first, mark any tight spots, then remove the engine and trans and hammer as needed. Wear ear plugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lstacey Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Ok, thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I was going to say that a three pound hammer took care of any fitting issues I had. There wasn't much conflict but I think I have my engine set back a little farther than the JCI guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLATA Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Here is mine , no butchering>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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