zeeboost Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 My slave cylinder went out on my yesterday for my t-56 (came out of a 97 Formula), and while it’s not really old (approx. 40,000 miles), I’m curious as to what type of unit to buy that will fit well with the t-56. The one that broke was an AP unit, which I heard were supposed to be pretty good. I’ve been looking at buying the T-5 slave and using Ron’s adapter for it, but I’m afraid that if I go stock again, it will go out and leave me stranded. Is there a performance T-5 slave cylinder that I’d be able to buy that would be a direct replacement (would require any other machining/drilling to mount) and would still be compatible with Ron’s adapter? I checked the archives, but the only info I could find was just to order a T-5 unit from 1990-2000, so I’m not really sure. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I spent ages and ages looking at the options here. There are a couple of places that sell aftermarket C&C slave cylinders, but they are pricey ($300+). Here is what I did (I bought a brand new one), and did this: http://hybridz.org/nuke/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=31628 Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted April 3, 2004 Author Share Posted April 3, 2004 So I guess just stay with the stock one, huh? I can't find anyone around here that carries one in stock...even for a T-5. They all have to order them. Tim, what year is your slave cylinder? And did you get it for a T-5 or T-56? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I just got another stocker T56 unit (which comes as a unit with the master). I got it from GMPartsDirect.com, but try Jason Cromer, he may be a bit cheaper. It is a Dealer only part. I bought for a 1994 Z28 (which I actually have), but anything from 1993 to 1996 will work. I think I paid ~$110, and I sold the Master. BTW...they hydraulics on these are supposed to be very reliable. My Z28 has 95k on it with original equipment. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAZRNR Posted April 4, 2004 Share Posted April 4, 2004 I got a new T5 slave cylinder from NAPA for $75. I modified per JTR before the post for Ron's adaptor came on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest erics660z Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 Hmmm...what is "Rons adapter" and does it solve any slave/exhaust clearance issues? My T-56 slave is right where my left exhaust pipe needs to be. Almost done, except for the exhaust. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted July 4, 2004 Share Posted July 4, 2004 The adapter is just a way to adapt the slave to another non-oem hydraulic line. I made my own and am running the OEM slave. I actually just spent the day re-doing my driver's side header and exhaust. I bought some 3" round to oval tubing from Dr. Gas so now I have much better ground clearance! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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