[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by superman5.0 yes i know the blocks are stronger, however, along with the ls6 intakes in 01, GM started also putting the ls6 block in the fbodys as well. thats why those are by far the best years to get a block, not alot of people know what they have with that engine.

Huh, I never heard that before. I guess I learned something new today. Good info.

[r.barn]

Originally Posted by ryans88gt G-force rates their T-56 at like 900 hp and 800 ft lbs. I would say it is a fairly conservative rating

Thats the G-Force and Viper Spec T-56, most T-56's (like ones on ebay) are only rated to about 500ft/lbs of torque.
T-56 Transmissions

Originally Posted by ryans88gt Few people believe a T-5 would stand up to 500 hp and 500 ft lbs of torque, but so far so good here.

Famous last words, ROFL

[86_Notch]

<-- broke a bran new w/c t 5 on the 3rd pass down the track in a mid 12 sec car on radials yet had a 4 cyl t 5 last for over a year in a 13.0 car on slicks go figure , sold the car with the tranny still intact

[Bigfatts]

motors
351w bored/stroked to 408


trans
t56


body
79-86 notch 'cuz four eyes rock! (dark purple)


lugs/brakes
5 lugs
disk all around

suspension
front k member


exhaust
x pipe
Hooker Aero Chambers

[ryans88gt]

Originally Posted by r.barn Thats the G-Force and Viper Spec T-56, most T-56's (like ones on ebay) are only rated to about 500ft/lbs of torque. T-56 Transmissions Famous last words, ROFL

I've been running low 11s for over 5 years (150 or so passes and 30K street miles) with 1.5 60 foot times with a stock T5 in my 88. Those famous last words have been ringing for a long time...

[1slo5.0]

Originally Posted by ryans88gt I've been running low 11s for over 5 years (150 or so passes and 30K street miles) with 1.5 60 foot times with a stock T5 in my 88. Those famous last words have been ringing for a long time...

I know I've said it before but I want you to know that I really mean it........Go buy a lottery ticket!!!

[Smirnoff]

Originally Posted by ryans88gt I've been running low 11s for over 5 years (150 or so passes and 30K street miles) with 1.5 60 foot times with a stock T5 in my 88. Those famous last words have been ringing for a long time...

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