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01-24-2006, 08:48 PM
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T-56 for fox?
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Hey I was looking through the G-force catalog and saw the T-56. I want to buy one but I don't know if they make a version that will fit into a fox. Anybody know? thanks!
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01-24-2006, 10:07 PM
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Re: T-56 for fox?
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ford sells one and d&d sells a kit aswell, might be one or two more im missing.
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01-24-2006, 10:17 PM
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I'm not sure if G-Force does, but I know there are other places that offer entire swap kits for the T-56 into a fox. It's been done many times before, but it can be a bit pricey (nearly 3g's at the minimum). The swap requires a shorter driveshaft, different crossmember, and extending a couple of wires. Also, if you get the Viper version of the T-56 (which I would recommend due to the .50 6th gear), you'll need a 26 tooth clutch. Not sure what other versions of the tranny require.
PM me and I can give you a link to a kit. |
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01-25-2006, 04:57 PM
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the only thing a 6 speed is good for is shifting to another gear (the ford spec) it may be better for autox... but 99% of fox owners want to go in a straight line. |
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01-25-2006, 05:11 PM
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Re: T-56 for fox?
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I agree, big waste of money
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01-26-2006, 09:11 AM
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worse gearing, heavier tranny, etc etc.... |
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01-26-2006, 09:48 AM
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If I build a coupe, I'm gonna put a T-56 in it. Simpy because you can get the Viper spec with 2.66/1.78/1.30/1.00/.74/.50 gearing, throw in some 4.10 gears, and have a nice closely geared transmission with a ridiculously low overdrive gear. Not to mention they'll handle 650 lb-ft of torque. |
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01-26-2006, 10:11 AM
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The F-Bodies and 'vettes had the .50 2nd overdrive, too. I knew a guy with an 6-speed LT1 TA who ran 4.56 gears.
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01-26-2006, 11:28 AM
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man... ford should have done the same...stupid ford |
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01-26-2006, 12:41 PM
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yea I would run atleast a 4:56 rear gear with a 6spd with its overdrive being so low. Screams off the line and still gets decent gas mileage lol
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01-26-2006, 05:33 PM
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thanks for your help guys, if I got a T-56 tranny from G-force instead is there anyway to get the driveshaft, crossmember, speedo cable, etc. by themselves without purchasing the trans? |
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01-26-2006, 06:07 PM
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Probably so, just give them a call and see what they say. I doubt they'd turn down a sale though. |
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01-26-2006, 06:08 PM
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The driveshaft can be shortened at a driveshaft shop, you have to go into the truck industry to find a place to do it.
The crossmember can also be made. The speedo cable might be hard to get.
Biggest problem is cost. A Ford T56 is very hard to come by, and expensive, and the viper setup is worse, but easier to attain and can be bought as a whole kit. |
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01-30-2006, 10:14 AM
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I belive you can use/modify the chevy crossmember, seen it included with a ford kit somewhere...
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