Has anyone used a Ford Magnum T56 behind a LA engine?

[crawsfire]

Just use the right spline clutch and make sure the input shaft length will work? Not sure. Any first hand experience? Thanks

 

[dodgedifferent2]

Get the right scattersheild.
I dont see it listed for ford but you can swap the input shaft for ls or viper. Its an undertaking though.

Thats all i know

 

[67Dart273]

Is this the one where the gearbox is damn near as big as a Mopar SB?

 

[AJ/FormS]

Check out the bulge in the Overdrive section. That is right where the T-bar crossmember Hoop is on an A-body. Major re-engineering looks to be required.

Jus saying.

 

[dodgedifferent2]

Someone on this forum makes theseTrans mounts. So engineering already done.

(Yes i am planning to stuff a t56 in my dart)

Mopar 63-76 A body Crossmember/T-56 Magnum - Modern Driveline

 

[80fbody]

Unless it's all a screaming deal, I'd be looking at the TKX 5 speed. Smaller case and standard muncie bolt pattern I believe. Should be a much easier install if you're not dead set on that sixth gear.

 

[AJ/FormS]

badaboom!
let the slice and dice begin.

 

[crawsfire]

If anyone is wondering. You use the quicktime RM-8078 bell and the hyd throwout bearing for a Ford T56. The Ford T56 and the LS1 T56 to GEN 3 hemi use the same bell.
Use hydraulic T/O bearing, Tilton 6000 Slip-on for Ford T-56 Magnum, flat face bearing
(1.78")