Anybody got hands on experience with T56 in an early Mustang?

[mustangguy289]

Be careful over at VMF, those guys are stuck in the past and to them stock is best.

I'd like to see how this turns out.

Maybe one of them need a toploader then haha.

[mustangguy289]

Be careful over at VMF, those guys are stuck in the past and to them stock is best.

I'd like to see how this turns out.

Give me some time. If only I was as dumb as I used to be and didn't mind paying for toys with the credit card haha... then I would have it done in a few weeks.

[Z06killinsbf]

Maybe one of them need a toploader then haha.

You have to wait 60 damn days before using the classifieds!!

What are you wanting for it?

[mustangguy289]

You have to wait 60 damn days before using the classifieds!!

What are you wanting for it?

I am seeing them on ebay for 1250. I made an ad asking $800 for the tranny alone. I will probaly throw the clutch in for free at that price. It works great but could use a new 3rd gear synchro. It blocks you from downshifting 4-3 right now. No grinding or noise..just doesn't let you.

[mustangguy289]

It also seems Hurst stopped making these V-gate 2 shifters and I am seeing people asking $600 for ones that look horrible.

I am asking $400 and that includes shifter, install kit, boot, extra bushings, and t-handle with button. Mine is practically brand new. Car sits more than it gets driven.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Be careful over at VMF, those guys are stuck in the past and to them stock is best.

I'd like to see how this turns out.

truth. I put a 96 cobra 8.8 under my 69 with a t3550 and they said it wouldnt work...

[mustangguy289]

Part # 1386-000-012 is a T56 made for the 5.0 with a 10 spline input. That would save me $400 on buying a new clutch. It also has the mechanical speedo option which will also shorten the parts list.

http://www.standardtransmission.com/BW_T-56.html

They also have the T56-4 speed bell adapter. I called them and they have a specialist that is good with the early Mustang swaps. I am going to call him Sat morning and talk with him.

[Z06killinsbf]

Sweet!

[mustangguy289]

This would really make the car fun with the 4.30's I have in the back!

[homealone]

This would really make the car fun with the 4.30's I have in the back!

You are going to be shifting ALL the time with 4.30s and a close ratio 6spd.

[mustangguy289]

You are going to be shifting ALL the time with 4.30s and a close ratio 6spd.

That's ok. It is better than what I have now. Turning 3400 rpms to go 65-70 mph. This car is not driven much just for fun.

I do know the first thing I will do with it after the build is complete is go do the laps for charity at TMS. I have always wanted to do that but the 4 speed and 4:30's have kept me from doing it.

[VaderTT]

Pm 03trublugt, he has lots of "hands on" experience.

[mustangguy289]

Pm 03trublugt, he has lots of "hands on" experience.

I am not pming anyone when told to anymore. I am sure there is a backstory to this that I just don't know about.

[homealone]

That's ok. It is better than what I have now. Turning 3400 rpms to go 65-70 mph.

Try 5.56 gears with a 3spd. Been there.

I am curious though, do you want a 6spd or just overdrive? 5spds have the same overdive ratio and not near the expense.

[mustangguy289]

Mainly overdrive and was originally just going to go T5. But the T56 is a stronger transmission and has more of that "wow that's cool" in an older car as well. Also, by the time I break a stock T5 and have it built with a gforce kit... the prices won't be that far off. The 6 speed just has the higher initial cost.