T-56 in a 96 GT?

1996GT · Feb 6, 2009

I was thinking about swapping my t-45 for a t-56 tranny. I think the synchros are bad on my t-45. It wont shift into 5th gear unless i let the rpm's come down to 2k. Are there any advantages to the t-56? Or am i just better off getting the same transmission? thanks

NERD · Feb 6, 2009

Longer first gear. Taller 6th gear. It can handle more Hp. The replacement parts are cheaper to replace and the labor is less. The main shaft is the only rear weak link.

http://www.stangnet.com/pbullitt/tremect56/index.html

1996GT · Feb 6, 2009

sounds like a no brainer if you know what youre doing.

Jrgunn5150 · Feb 7, 2009

sxynerd said:
Longer first gear. Taller 6th gear. It can handle more Hp. The replacement parts are cheaper to replace and the labor is less. The main shaft is the only rear weak link.

http://www.stangnet.com/pbullitt/tremect56/index.html

The first and sixth ratio in a Camaro, Firbird, or Cobra are the same as the stock first and fifth in the T5/T45.

rick focks · Feb 7, 2009

viper spec taller or shorter?

Jrgunn5150 · Feb 8, 2009

Viper spec has a 2.66 first, and .50 sixth, as opposed to a 2.97 first and .62 sixth in the others. T5/45 are 3.37 and .67

1996GT · Feb 12, 2009

I take it i would have a little more top end. what else would i need for the swap? thanks for your help

94greenhunter · Feb 13, 2009

this is the place where i am getting mine. it comes with everything you need to swap it over. http://ampperformance.com/ford/xcart/product.php?productid=14289&cat=286&page=1

MustangChris · Feb 23, 2009

94greenhunter said:
this is the place where i am getting mine. it comes with everything you need to swap it over. http://ampperformance.com/ford/xcart/product.php?productid=14289&cat=286&page=1

let us know how the swap goes and how the quality of the products are

94greenhunter · Feb 23, 2009

MustangChris said:
94greenhunter said:

this is the place where i am getting mine. it comes with everything you need to swap it over. http://ampperformance.com/ford/xcart/product.php?productid=14289&cat=286&page=1

Click to expand...

let us know how the swap goes and how the quality of the products are

will do i will post some picks of the swap along with the suspension upgrade.

MustangChris · Feb 25, 2009

sweet.... im really curious at putting in a viper 56 in my GT... my T45 is starting to show some wear and tear...

atrainsgt · Mar 5, 2009

I was getting ready to do a t56 swap and have all the swap parts together but I'm having trouble getting enough money together for the t56. The place I was going to buy my trans from is sold out. Now the best price I can get is about $2200 for a new t56. I'm considering talking to J.R. about an auto now. I'm going to miss shifting so bad but I think I might be okay with an auto and a hammer shifter.

MustangChris · Mar 5, 2009

what kinda car are you trying to build... im personal with my manual...

manual= strip/street
auto= hard core strip

in my opinion

how much did you spend on all the parts? i may be interested in picking them up from you if you do go through with the auto swap.

atrainsgt · Mar 5, 2009

MustangChris said:
what kinda car are you trying to build... im personal with my manual...

manual= strip/street
auto= hard core strip

in my opinion

how much did you spend on all the parts? i may be interested in picking them up from you if you do go through with the auto swap.

If you were talking to me, I had originally planed to turn my car into a road course car but the more I think of it, a 96-98 mustang is not the best thing to start with for that IMO. I think a fox coupe would be a better choice. I just added up the cost to swap to an auto and I'm not to far off from a brand new t56 ($2000). So i think I'll stay with my original plans. Who knows.