vega Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I have been doing a bunch of research into a trans swaps to the l28. Looks like the very strong 6 speed t56 (readily available with lots of parts also) is very swapable to the l28 block. these are the links I have found thus far that come close to describing on how to do it. I am looking for this guy with the 510 and where the heck he got that bell-housing but I can't find him. Does anyone know? I WANT ONE! 510 with a t56 swapped to an l28 with spray and t61 turbo http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2071134 Just a guy talking about it. http://www.zcar.com/car_talk_forum/taxessleep_t-56_conversions....._805150.0.html The 510 is mentioned here this is where I found the 510 link just ctrl-f then l28 http://projectzerog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7759&highlight=&sid=a47d9c9a0f3a5efc0ceffa1e2e8b80de Any help finding where to get that bell-housing would be great guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 Their was a guy selling an l28 to sbc trans kit a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 He's a member here... forgot his screen name though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted September 23, 2010 Author Share Posted September 23, 2010 UG, we need to find out that info and make it a sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 It would be cool, but to be honest, is it worth it? Money wise what you spend on a transmission and building the L28, you could probably get the same thing, power, usablility, t56, everything. From a different engine, such as an LS1, for much cheaper. Its a really cool idea, I am just trying to think real about it. I was going to do a 1uz swap becasue a 1uz is super cheap and makes good power. Then I was looking for what it cost to put a 5 speed on it. 1500 dollars for a cast bell housing is not something that makes it worth it to put a 300 dollar 1uz into a 240z. Like I said, super cool but I am just trying to think real here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 (edited) That's 510six's car. It's a pretty sweet setup, and I think the bellhousing was a one-off job. Edited September 23, 2010 by Xnke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aarang Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Why not do the Z32 trans swap? The adapters are still available, and the trans are pretty easy to find at the wrecking yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAG58 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) So, why wont this work? You may need the ford T-5 to T56 part # but couldn't you just use the ZXT Bellhouse and go from there? I also know D&D performance makes a similar setup... Summit Racing Part 8-207 Edited September 25, 2010 by MAG58 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510six Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I have been doing a bunch of research into a trans swaps to the l28. Looks like the very strong 6 speed t56 (readily available with lots of parts also) is very swapable to the l28 block. these are the links I have found thus far that come close to describing on how to do it. I am looking for this guy with the 510 and where the heck he got that bell-housing but I can't find him. Does anyone know? I WANT ONE! 510 with a t56 swapped to an l28 with spray and t61 turbo http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2071134 Just a guy talking about it. http://www.zcar.com/car_talk_forum/taxessleep_t-56_conversions....._805150.0.html The 510 is mentioned here this is where I found the 510 link just ctrl-f then l28 http://projectzerog.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7759&highlight=&sid=a47d9c9a0f3a5efc0ceffa1e2e8b80de Any help finding where to get that bell-housing would be great guys! The T56 was used due to the first, my machist/fabricator said He could make it fit and second it could handle repeated drag lauches with over 400rwh on slicks (which it can). It is also not a cheap swap , it cost me a grand for a T56 that needed a 5th gear syncro (400) and another grand for the T5 bellhousing, machine work and welding. If your looking just to swap the T56 for the "cool" factor I would suggest the Z32 5 speed, if you need a transmission that can handle a lot of abuse and still be streetable I can put you in touch with my machinist/fabricator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B00STDZ Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Ive posted about this before like a couple years ago... z32 5 speed is an easier swap with same results.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510six Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 (edited) So, why wont this work? You may need the ford T-5 to T56 part # but couldn't you just use the ZXT Bellhouse and go from there? I also know D&D performance makes a similar setup... Summit Racing Part 8-207 You could, my setup is very similar.The problem is that once the Datsun T5 bellhousing is bolted to the adaptor a Datsun T5 front bearing retainer will be needed. The issue from this point is that the T56 input shaft does not reach the back of the crankshaft, or even the flywheel so the T5 bellhousing was milled and welded to an aluminum adaptor plate and a GM pilot bearing was placed in the aluminum flywheel. It is more than a simple bolt in as the steel adaptor and the T5 bellhousing would both have to be milled and the setup in my car saves 20lbs and didn't sacrafice any strenght. Unless you need a transmission for repeated drag strip abuse over 400 rwh on slicks I would use the Z32 units, they are easier to shift (a T56 with a Hurst shifter shifts like a truck when cold, but is spot on when the revs are up and the trans is warm) . Edited September 25, 2010 by 510six Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vega Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Can you post your exact setup pat numbers etc and what exactly need to be done? The car is going to be beat the hell out of so yes it will need to be that strong. And I simply trust that transmission more than any other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510six Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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