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is a T56 swap possible

Started by drof75, 2019-07-30 10:42

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drof75

Has anyone did t56 swap behind a y block?

Litshoot

im guessing no answer was the only answer. Have you done it? i was considering this currently
Seth

59meteor

A T56 is very tall transmission, I am sure major transmission tunnel surgery would be required to get one in a 57059 Ford car. Unless the Y Block in question is heavily modified, I have to think a T5 from a 5.0 FOX Mustang would be much simpler, and should hold up fine, strength-wise. Unless you really want the overdriven 5th gear, a Toploader 4 speed (or 3 speed) is a very simple swap.
1959 Meteor 2 door sedan , 428 Cobra Jet 4 speed. Been drag racing Fords (mostly FEs) 47 years and counting.
Previous 50s Fords include 57 Custom 4 door, 2 57 Ford Sedan Deliveries, 59  Country Sedan, and as a 9 year old, fell in love with the family 58 2 door Ranch Wagon.

Ford Blue blood

T-5 WC will stand all a stock (or nearly) Y-block can give it.....
Certfied Ford nut, Bill
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