Det_Riot Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 (edited) This is going to be my thread dedicated to logging the process of putting a T56 into my 1994 GT. I'll be trying to buy everything that I need before I start the swap, that way I can get it all in, measure the needed driveshaft length, and then take it someplace to get it shortened.Here is what I bought locally off of craigslist for $1500:-Cobra R Spec T-56, 10 spline input, 31 spline outputGear Ratio:1st - 2.972nd - 2.073rd - 1.434th - 1.005th - .806th - .62-Slip yoke for output shaft-Spec Stage 2 Clutch-Pro 5.0 shifter -Shift knob-cross member that supposedly bolts right into my car :shrug:Things I need to buy:-Bellhousing - There's a few options out there. If I go with the D&D, it isn't SFI approved if I ever get into serious racing. As of right now, I haven't decided on buying one new, and am trying to source my options of buying it used. Will update once purchase is made.Lakewood Quicktime - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/qti-rm-8030/overview/make/ford - $593 - I found this cheaper by $150 on racemart.com BUT from all the reviews online, I'm very weary about ordering from them.Mcleod - http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mcl-8750-00 - $425 D&D's Aluminum - http://www.ddperformance.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=90cPath=110_103_121 - $399-Samoco Industries Reverse Lockout Solenoid Control Module - http://www.samocoind.com/T56MODULE.html - $99.99The T56 has a reverse actuator on it that prevents you from misshifting into reverse. This solenoid module uses the next connector I have listed, to take the input of the speed and activate the actuator to allow you to easily shift into reverse-12" Long T56 (Ford 2 wire) VSS Speed Sensor Connector - http://www.samocoind.com/T56%20ORDER%20FORM.html $12.99-Driveshaft - As most you know, I just bought a ford racing aluminum driveshaft. Once I get the bellhousing and other goodies in, I'll have to measure the distance from the middle of the rear pinion flange to middle of the transmission slip yoke opening, take that measure and my driveshaft to a competent shop and have them shorten it. From what I've read/seen, it should only be about $100Once I get the trans ready to swap, I'll start taking pictures of all the steps along the way! Edited April 15, 2013 by Det_Riot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmfateam Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 Very nice, I like:emmersed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 I gotta get mine in before you do. It will be really sad if you get it in before mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilRoush Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 You are going to love it. I don't ever want to drive a 5 speed Mustang again after being able to bang gears on a T56. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82zephyr Posted April 13, 2013 Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 get started detroit i want to see pics. too bad im so busy with work and school right now other wise id stop by to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 i think we need to just do a straight burnout day lol and then swap trans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted April 15, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I have the D&D on my T56. He helped me install it on my 66 back in the day when I think I was the 2nd or 3rd person to put on in a first gen Mustang. What a nightmare that was, and now I am going to swap it to the 95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Very nice, I like:emmersed:Thanks man! I've seen thousands of threads asking questions blah blah blah but no good write ups. I gotta get mine in before you do. It will be really sad if you get it in before mineEspecially because my trans is at your house!You are going to love it. I don't ever want to drive a 5 speed Mustang again after being able to bang gears on a T56.I can't wait!! I figure I'll drive the hell out of it until I twist the input shaft, then step up to 26 and have liberty or d&d run through the whole thing!get started detroit i want to see pics. too bad im so busy with work and school right now other wise id stop by to helpHaha no problem Tyler, I figure it'll be another week or two till I start. This weather sucks dong.i think we need to just do a straight burnout day lol and then swap trans Hahah idk what this means but I don't think it'll end with us swapping trans' I have the D&D on my T56. He helped me install it on my 66 back in the day when I think I was the 2nd or 3rd person to put on in a first gen Mustang. What a nightmare that was, and now I am going to swap it to the 95.Legit man! Its awesome to be one of the firsts I'm sure but it must also suck doing it all in unchartered territory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted April 15, 2013 Moderators Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Legit man! Its awesome to be one of the firsts I'm sure but it must also suck doing it all in unchartered territory Just takes a lot longer is all and you end up with a kinda basterdized product. That's part of the reason it is going to the 95. I'll be watching this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 yes swap me transmissions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 @Drake: NoAdded pic of front of trans and clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Damn you beat me to this, I was going to make one for my swap as well. I spent several days researching what I'd need to do the T56 swap, I'd love to compare notes with you off the record and see what you've found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 no problem dude! i think we're FB friends? message me and lets compare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 You could find a cobra shaft and pinion flange. It would be a ton easier. I also recommend the quicktime bell. I have the lakewood and its a whore to sling up to bolt it on. Hefty shit.Sent by smoke signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 You could find a cobra shaft and pinion flange. It would be a ton easier. I also recommend the quicktime bell. I have the lakewood and its a whore to sling up to bolt it on. Hefty shit.Sent by smoke signalsThe plan as of now is to go with the quicktime bell! Isn't it made by Lakewood? And I'm looking for a cobra shaft but if I don't find one before I start the swap, I'm just going to get mine cut and shortened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Legit man! Its awesome to be one of the firsts I'm sure but it must also suck doing it all in unchartered territoryOh it does Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm still 10 spline and a guarantee mine sees way more abuse than him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 with a 107 trap car?yes. And soon to be higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 im sure that 10 spline is just taking a beating with 300 hp spinning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 shoulda bought my built t56 for a couple hundred extra bucksIts not like he's constantly pounding on it or its a dedicated track car. It should suite him just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Its a HCI 5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 why in the world would you spend that kind of money on a swap and use the shitty 10 spline?Cheaper than any 26 spline swap I found, it was local, and plenty of guys are running 500+ through the stock cobra t56's. Its easy enough to build it up later.I'm still 10 spline and a guarantee mine sees way more abuse than himAbsolutely true shoulda bought my built t56 for a couple hundred extra bucksShoulda had it for sale locally to me based on how he talks i was under the impressed he had something powerful and fastmy badIn time man! :cheers:he should put cooling holes in his front bumperNot sure if serious or trolling :look: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm sure ill be bugging you and Ryan when I eventually come up with funds for this. Hurry up and get this sh1t done B! July's coming fast. Sent from Space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 10 spline isn't that bad, come on guys Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.greg Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 This is a t56, these things can take a beating even on the 10 spline input shaft! No need to worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 This is a t56, these things can take a beating even on the 10 spline input shaft! No need to worry about it.it'd be stronger with speedholes in the front bumper apparently. :pound: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Quicktime and lakewood 2 different companiesSent by smoke signals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 Quicktime and lakewood 2 different companiesSent by smoke signalsThat's what I thought, but the QuickTime bell housings are listed on the Lakewood website so it was throwing me off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted April 17, 2013 Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 You're not done yet?? GEEZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 I haven't even started yet :shrug: I gotta order my bellhouzing first! Planning on next weekend as this one is gonna be shit outside and my garage isn't very work friendly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 BumbSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Next weekend! Holy balls dude slow down Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Next weekend! Holy balls dude slow down Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2Hahah hurry up scrubb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Haha I have too many Trans jobs lined up. I have yours, nvrl8tes, tims , and my own Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted April 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yours is basically done. My parts are at your house. Obvious next priority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1997cobra Posted April 18, 2013 Report Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Nope, yours is last lol jk jkOf mine is not done this weekend, it will be for sure next weekend. EditOr at least it will be getting pushed out of the garage by then Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Edited April 18, 2013 by 1997cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangmanjeff Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Thanks, unfortunately, sold the t56 and just bought a tko so gonna making a thread for that instead. Onyx cobra should be completing this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 yeah thanks, like I really want your old thread lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
