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Old 07-10-2014, 12:15 PM
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c5/6 t56 converted

I know its been asked b4 but I never get a clear answer. I emailed Hawksthirdgen and got a idk.

If I get the stage 3 viper kit (includes main shaft, tail housing, and some other goodies) all I will need is the mid plate and bell housing?
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Re: c5/6 t56 converted

Its for a ls swap
Old 07-10-2014, 06:21 PM
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Re: c5/6 t56 converted

Short answer, no. Read the "1000hp on stock parts" article by 85miketpi on tech.
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Re: c5/6 t56 converted

Its rated at 1000 ft lb ? From what I hear is that the main shaft is different from the c5/6 trans that a f body/gto t56. I said nothing about what can a stock t56 can do with 1k of hp in front of it. Even though a nitrous fed 400+ ci
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Re: c5/6 t56 converted

I referred you to it because conversion of a C5 trans to f-body fitment is addressed. Read up.
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Re: c5/6 t56 converted

Shoot me a link or where exactly I can find it
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