Project "Evade"

[Rybar]

Sorry to hear that Bill, seems kind of early for the tranny to let go.

I've heard nothing but good things about the T56 Magnum, maybe look into one of those.

[68/Camaro]

Sorry to hear that Bill, seems kind of early for the tranny to let go.

I've heard nothing but good things about the T56 Magnum, maybe look into one of those.
Ryan,
Did you modify your tunnel when you put the T-56 in your car?

[Rybar]

Ryan,
Did you modify your tunnel when you put the T-56 in your car?

No tunnel mods, just had to cut the shifter hole further back. Mine is a standard T56 from an 2002 Camaro. I recently rebuilt it with a stage II kit from the Gearbox Co. And installed a new Spec Stage 3+ clutch

For the money I spent rebuilding it I should have just gone with the T56 Magnum.

[68/Camaro]

No tunnel mods, just had to cut the shifter hole further back. Mine is a standard T56 from an 2002 Camaro. I recently rebuilt it with a stage II kit from the Gearbox Co. And installed a new Spec Stage 3+ clutch

For the money I spent rebuilding it I should have just gone with the T56 Magnum.

Thanks Ryan!
BTW what cross member did you use was it the ATS?
because I currently have the Full Speed Tech Subframe

[Rybar]

Thanks Ryan!
BTW what cross member did you use was it the ATS?
because I currently have the Full Speed Tech Subframe

Yes ATS X-member, stock subframe. Your Speedtech frame should be fine. I'd check with Blake.

[68/Camaro]

Yes ATS X-member, stock subframe. Your Speedtech frame should be fine. I'd check with Blake.
Ryan, Talked with Blake should be no problem!
The reason for this post is obviously is that Keisler's service is terrible does not follow up its been four day's no answer? they want to sell transmissions but not service them :thmbsdwn:

[Matt@BOS]

Bill, if you swap to a T56 Magnum, be sure to get some measurements on where the shifter will end up being located. It is about three inches further forward on a Magnum than an LS1 F Body T56. Not sure how those compare to a TKO. You might end up having to redo part of your center console, so be careful.

Matt

[MaxHarvard]

Thanks Ryan!
BTW what cross member did you use was it the ATS?
because I currently have the Full Speed Tech Subframe

The speedtech frame has a pretty neat adjustable cross member, you shouldn't have any problems.

That's what's in my car now.

[ATV Central]

Can someone tell me what kind of seats this car is using?

[68/Camaro]

Can someone tell me what kind of seats this car is using?

Hi ATV !
The front seats are C-4 Corvette 1994 THRU 1996 the rear was custom made to match fronts
Thanks,
Bill Panouses

[DOOM]

Bill where the heck you been??

[68/Camaro]

Bill where the heck you been??

Hey Mario! Well Ive been busy with work crazy :headspin:
Look for updates on the Evade with the T-56 Swap! :burnout: will be posting
Bill

[68/Camaro]

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often”
A few months ago I finally pulled the trigger and decided to upgrade and install the T-56 Magnum here listed is the complete install
"Installation by Tom Argue Design"
Parts List:
T-56 Magnum Transmission # TUET11009
GM
Engine LS
Torque Capacity:700(lb-ft.)
Speedo Type Mech/Elec
Spline Count: Input / Output 26 / 31
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Rev
2.66 1.78 1.30 1.00 .80 .63 2.90

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QuickTime Bellhousing Chevy LS to T56 # RM-8020
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Centerforce New DYAD Clutch and Presser plate # 04614842
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GM Performance Hydraulic throw-out bearing #24264182
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[68/Camaro]

Here are the Parts that had arrived !!

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[68/Camaro]

Here is the TKO before taken out

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Here is the TKO out of the car!

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Removing the old Lakewood bell-housing

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Removal of the GM Clutch and Pressure plate and Flywheel

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The new T-56 next to the TKO
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[68/Camaro]

Getting the T-56 ready for install i did a lot of research for installing T-56 without Tunnel modifications ... The T56 is a larger transmission than your stock transmission. and the TKO If you are using the proper LS motor mount kit, the LS T56 will fit in the tunnel of the 1967-1974 Camaros without having to cut or enlarge the tunnel.
Note: If you are using incorrect LS motor mounts, if you have shorter, non-stock sub-frame bushings, or if your stock bushing are worn and compacted, the T56 may not fit within your tunnel without modifications

With having the Complete Speedtech sub-frame- LS Motor mounts and the Solid body mounts the T-56 fit like a glove !

[68/Camaro]

We changed the lakewood bellhousing to this SFI-approved Quicktime scattershield. The main benefit here is that its compact design takes up less space in our already crowded trans tunnel.

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The new DYAD DS twin-disc Part # 04614842

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Every DYAD DS clutch that ships from Centerforce comes with what they call a “birth certificate” specific to that unit. It gives all sorts of helpful data like compression depth, travel to release, average clamp load, and most importantly, the average torque holding capacity. In our case it’s 1,387 pounds.

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww1/wpano/T-56%20Magnum%20Install/DYADCLUTCHSPECS-1-a.jpg (http://s700.photobucket.com/user/wpano/media/T-56%20Magnum%20Install/DYADCLUTCHSPECS-1-a.jpg.html)

Centerforce’s solution was to lighten up a steel flywheel. By removing weight from the outer edge, the flywheel gains much of the benefit found in an aluminum flywheel.....“The entire assembly weighs 45.8 pounds!

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The DYAD DS is a ‘true sprung’ hub design with the main drive disc built from chromoly steel. The drive disc also has over an inch of spline engagement for stability and strength.

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The floater then went on and was held in place by the three lugs on the flywheel. Centerforce marked both of these parts with machinist’s ink to let us know how to orientate them.

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The floating disc is held by six drive pins rather than on the input shaft of the transmission. This meant aligning the clutch parts was a snap.

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With all the discs in place, Tom could go ahead and install the pressure plate and secure it with the included high-strength fasteners.

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[68/Camaro]

Before Stuffing the T-56 into the Evade Camaro we installed a new GM Performance Hydraulic throw-out bearing part #24264182

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In order to connect the current Hydraulic line Tom had Custom made a billet slave insert to connect the line

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[68/Camaro]

Now with the T-56 installed we adjusted the speed tech cross member back to fit and in order to get the correct pinion angle we to custom cut the cross member a half inch drop

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Now with the Cross-member all welded up fits perfect !

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[fleet]

Excellent post Bill.

If you're back on the road, what are your impressions of the swap?

[68/Camaro]

Next we sent out the drive shaft to Local Pyramid Machine for shortening up about 3inches.... next came all connectors

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After install we went ahead and clean up and re polished all Stainless Works Exhaust
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[68/Camaro]

After Completion we put about 350 miles plus to break in the T-56 and the Dyad Clutch .....

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Super Chevy Magazine puts "Evade" to the test Editor Jim Campisano Drives "Evade" like he stole it! coming out "July's Issue

[syborg tt]

Wow Bill that was an awesome post /posts.

What's this about Super Chevy ??????? :headspin: :stirthepot:

[68/Camaro]

Excellent post Bill.

If you're back on the road, what are your impressions of the swap?

Skip,
All can say is what a big difference in shifting and having a sixth gear! the shifting in between gears is so much smoother and the Dyad Clutch is awesome! driving on the highway i get 20mpg !! :wow:

[68/Camaro]

Wow Bill that was an awesome post /posts.

What's this about Super Chevy ??????? :headspin: :stirthepot:

Ops! :peepwall:

[Rybar]

Nice work on the swap Bill :thumbsup:

[68/Camaro]

Here is the gainesville raceway now called auto plus raceway!
Gainesville Raceway has a separate road course, which is purpose-built for vehicle testing and driving schools. Completed in 2000, the road course has 1.6 linear miles of asphalt, with a 1 mile long outer loop. The road course has multiple inter-connecting loops and turns for training exercises. It has been used extensively for law enforcement training, high-performance driving schools, and amateur and professional testing and tuning. The road course is equipped to handle corporate hospitality functions, autocrosses, and other events

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[68/Camaro]

Nice work on the swap Bill :thumbsup:

Thanks! Ryan :)

[fleet]

Great when a plan comes together, huh Bill? ;)

Arguably the best '68 out there....no pun intended. :D

[ATV Central]

Can someone tell me what mirrors are on Evade? Loving the look...

[68/Camaro]

Can someone tell me what mirrors are on Evade? Loving the look...

ATV,
The Mirrors are from Billet Specialties we used only the mirrors and used the Original base mirrors custom tap and threaded to base
here they are
http://www.billetspecialties.com/exterior-accessories/profile-mirror-kits/profile-mirror-kit-oblique/

Thanks,
Bill

[ATV Central]

I appreciate the quick response. Thanks a lot!

[68/Camaro]

"Evade" 3 + Yrs and still going strong!
Look what came in the mail today! on the Cover of Super Chevy Magazine! Go like Hell!
Special Thanks to Editor: Jim Campisano & Justin Cesler Photographer.... Should be on the news stand May 21st!

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[syborg tt]

Freaking Awesome !!

:king:

"Evade" 3 + Yrs and still going strong!
Look what came in the mail today! on the Cover of Super Chevy Magazine! Go like Hell!
Special Thanks to Editor: Jim Campisano & Justin Cesler Photographer.... Should be on the news stand May 21st!

http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww1/wpano/T-56%20Magnum%20Install/IMG_1360-1-B.jpg (http://s700.photobucket.com/user/wpano/media/T-56%20Magnum%20Install/IMG_1360-1-B.jpg.html)

[68/Camaro]

Freaking Awesome !!

:king:

Thanks Marty! :thumbsup:

[tubbed69]

just got mine in the mail,car looks great in Super Chevy,thats something to be proud of for sure,great job

[tones2SS]

Awesome. Congrats Bill. That is a great car.