T-56 vs T-10

[AnimalGuy]

I have always had 4 speeds but finding a good T-10 in the pick a parts is next to impossible but I see the odd 5 speed. Is a T-56 a direct swap for the 4 speed? Will the factory G body hardware hook to the 5 speed. I dont want a fluid clutch, I want to use the z bar and factory pedals.

 

[online170]

Is a T-56 a direct swap for the 4 speed? .

No.

Will the factory G body hardware hook to the 5 speed. I dont want a fluid clutch, I want to use the z bar and factory pedals.

Do you want to know about a 5speed or the T56?

 

[AnimalGuy]

I thought the T-56 was the 5 speed? What is the manual trans I see in the early 3rd gen F bodys and S10s? I wantto put it behind a mild SBC.

 

[67rstbkt]

I thought the T-56 was the 5 speed? What is the manual trans I see in the early 3rd gen F bodys and S10s? I wantto put it behind a mild SBC.

T-56 is a six speed; I believe you are referring to a T5 for a 5 speed. I have not heard good things about those, but maybe someone else will have better info for you on that.

 

[AnimalGuy]

Thanks, I guess Ill stick to what I know and keep looking.

 

[91hrdbdy]

The t5 is not know for its strength it's good to about 300ft/lbs the atvantage you gain with a t 5 is overdrive if ur just trying to get better mpg the it's is a sweet deal. Beware it will. Bolt up to your factory gbody bell housing but it is canted 17deg to the right. U will need to modify your cross member and shorten your drive shaft 2in also if u have a v8 u really need to get one from v8 Camaro with A 26 spline input shaft not the 14spline shaft that came in the v6 because the largest clutch for a 14spline is 9" and it will slip behind a mild sbc

 

[79GP6.6L]

The T5 will not live long behind a healthy small block unless you drive like a little old lady. It was only offered behind 305 V8's because it would not stand up to the torque of a stock 235-245 horsepower F-body 350.

The T56 is a much better transmission with two overdrive speeds and excellent aftermarket support. People put them in everything, and because it has two overdrives, you can run a very aggressive rear gear ratio and retain good street drivability.

I know of at least one company that modifies the T56 to replace T10 transmissions.

Read this article
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/techarticles/148_0305_t56_six_speed_transmission/index.html

 

[AnimalGuy]

Thanks for the info! More info to chew on.