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WIKD 281
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Nice setup bud! I am not going to put in a scattershield because I dont even have a cage> vert running low 11's= basically its a street car> just a little faster than the basic mustang> thats all.
I'll let you know when I get the car back how the tranny feels>
Take it easy bud.
Later.
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Posts: 1941 | Registered: Jun 2000
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WIKD 281
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I got the Steeda tri-ax shifter and I replaced my clutch a few months ago with a Dual kevlar clutch> they say it does good for big horsepower> I dont remember much about the clutches but I think there was 1 clutch that was stronger and that was with steel on one side and Kevlar on the other> but they told me it wasnt as Street friendly> from what I remember? I bought the clutch disc from APEX motorsports in Santa Clara, I am still using the Stock cobra pressure plate> but heavy duty throwout bearing.
Hope this helps> If there is anything else just let me know!
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ScuEleanor
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Hey Harold. How is the tranny? Is it worth the money and does it shift sweet? Thanks
Posts: 77 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Jan 2002
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WIKD 281
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Dont know yet, havent picked up the car> it is supposed to be tommorow> if all goes well! 
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OutlawZ
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Do keep in mind that you guys quoted HP figures that trannies can handle but trannies are actually rated in torque figures. My T56 is the standard model (I believe the Viper has a larger countershaft mainshaft thickness but I could be wrong) T56 and it's handled everything I could throw at it. I broke a shift fork once but that was my fault when I missed a gear. It's a sweet shifting transmission. And as far as shifting too much the model is VERY similar to any 5 speed as far as ratios from 1-5 but it has an additional .50:1 overdrive. Most 5 speed overdrives are like .67.... You can run 4.10's and still cruise at 2K RPM's at 80 on the freeway....
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New motor-CSM Race Engines solid roller 383 LT1....
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Posts: 486 | From: Fairfizzle, CA | Registered: Aug 2000
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WIKD 281
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Tranny is alright> havent gotten much time in the car yet> just picked it up. It preety much feels like a T-45 with an extra gear. Reverse is a bitch to find! Gotta get used to it.
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ScuEleanor
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Ok. So you don't think it shifts any smoother or faster than the T-5? Not really worth it except for the extra gear? Let me know after you test it out a little. Thanks
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WIKD 281
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First impression are not that spectacular> I'll let you know when I get some more time in. I definately needed it because of the power level I'm at
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WIKD 281
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It is a good tranny> My friend that drove my car said it was smoother but I dont think that much smoother? Its cool so far tho! Does the job for how much power I'm pushing. I would say do it! Dont forget there is no scattershield available for these tho.
Hope this helps!
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WIKD 281
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Thanks for the info. Bill!> i think I might be calling you soon about my powerpipe on my car> I just had the motor built and I am getting air back out the MAF> I have the AFM powerpipe> do you guys usually put in a block right inside of the powerpipe that directs that air back towards the blower> or do I just have to live with it? I am pushing about 12-15psi. of boost and it only happens when I am part throttle> no problems when WOT.
Thanks!
Harold.
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v8302stangs
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Just wondering... Who deals the T-56 that can go on mustangs? I haven't been looking too long since I had heard at first that it was a very rough swap, but I think what I was told was incorrect. Also, when it comes to clutch type, and shifter location, is everything the same?
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WIKD 281
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D+D makes the T-56 to fit the mustang. It is a direct bolt in but you need to put in some spacers to make it fit. I used the same clutch out of my T-45 and bought a new shifter. The shifter is in the same location.
Hope this helps.
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Yellow94GT
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v8302stangs - Just to add to what WIKD 281 said, you also have to move the crossmember back, get a shorter drive shaft and a different clutch disc. I'm doing this swap on my car in the next month or so. BTW, all the stuff you need is available from D+D, www.ddperformance.com Later
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Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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WIKD 281
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You have mail.
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Bill/APEX Motorsports
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Harold, in some instances, we have angled the inlet air away from the MAF, but that's when we've made our own Power Pipes (i.e. for installation with an Aftercooler).
Are you saying that the bypass isn't bypassing enough air? You might need a Super Bypass.
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Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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