John.tempest Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hey Guys, So I am sourcing the big parts for my build before I start the teardown. I have been looking for a beefier T56 for a while now, but living in Canada really has limited my options unless I wanna shell out $3,000 for a used T56. However, I got a line on a brand new Magnum T56 from the states for a decent price. My questions are these: 1. Has anyone done a conversion with this transmission? 2. Would the shifter position work for my S30 chasis? I bought the John's car kit, but I believe the mounts will not work 100% for this transmission because my understanding is that the Magnum's are a TR6060 with different inards and a different casing? The build this is going into is a 1973 Z with a 5.3 LS and a turbo. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash542001 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 It should work with the shifter at the rear position and the engine as close as you can get it to the firewall. The T-56 magnum dimensions are given on SilverSportTransmissions website http://shiftsst.com/store/transmissions/t56-magnum. Then add the length of the bell housing (approx. 5.6") and compare it to the length of the original transmission (29" to shifter) minus the difference in how far back the two engines sit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 T56 Magnum will work just. It's a better trans overall and one I probably should have gone with. That said, You will have to massage the trans tunnel, just like with any T56 install. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I personally know of 2 t56 magnum LS cars that do not have any issues with the shifter location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yea my comments were more focused on the width of the tunnel issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torqen2k1 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I will update you fellows here in a few weeks, as I will be swapping my 280z with hawk's mounts and a new t56 magnum. Just have a few more things to wrap up on my interior. Darek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have a Magnum T56 in my car. It does fit and shift nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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