t56 tremec gearbox questions.

[Sparkie 15]

Morning all would anybody know if, a 2009 vxr8 t56 manual 6 speed gearbox, will match upto a 2003 HSV Maloo ls1 engine, ie bell housing& input shaft?! I plan to use a ls7 clutch/ flywheel, swapping from auto so guess will need support bracket& maybe propshaft too.

thanks in advance,
Marko.

[neiljohnson]

No the selectors very different on a vxr8 version

[ARAF]

Doubtful. The manual VXR8 gearboxes don't fit Monaros, so I can't see an auto box from a VE fitting your Maloo either.

[speed4u]

The gearbox will bolt up but you need to use the vxr8 bellhousing as well and then use the bigger later crank bearing. Gearstick will probably be in the wrong place.

[stevieturbo]

Sparkie 15 said:

Morning all would anybody know if, a 2009 vxr8 t56 manual 6 speed gearbox, will match upto a 2003 HSV Maloo ls1 engine, ie bell housing& input shaft?! I plan to use a ls7 clutch/ flywheel, swapping from auto so guess will need support bracket& maybe propshaft too.

thanks in advance,
Marko.

Yes it will bolt to the engine.

You will need to change the spigot shaft bearing in the end of the crank though to a proper bearing.
Clutch will be fine also.

The other comments are car fitment related, not engine/box specifically.

You may need to check starter fitment though, or apply a little clearancing as there do seem to be variations with starter/bellhousing holes on the bellhousings.

And very much so you'll need propshaft alterations

Although does an 09 have a TR6060 or T56 ?

Either way, as far as bolting to the engine, that's the easiest bit.

[raving]

I done one previously , use monaro T56 its just easier, auto prop does the job on the manual also , swap over gators round stick etc , console centre , clutch pedal switch & pedal

Any info needed call me or mail

[raving]

The vxr8 box has mounting point in wrong place , box 100mm or so shorter etc etc

[Sparkie 15]

Thank you all for the knowledgable advice, I will continue my gearbox searching then.

[raving]

Are you changing due to a faulty gearbox

[stevieturbo]

TBH, if you have nothing at all and are buying a box brand new, and the car isnt already configured for a particular fitment.

Then buying new would make a lot of sense

http://www.roadcraftuk.co.uk/index.php?route=produ... ( plus VAT which they dont mention )

http://www.partsworldperformance.com/manual-perfor...

If you're in no hurry, I might consider selling my spare T56 but it wouldnt be until later in the year.

Edit...scrub that as seen you need a specific vehicle fitment, not just an engine fitment.

Although the FBody or GTO style shouldnt be far away from what you need

http://www.partsworldperformance.com/t56-transmiss...

Edited by stevieturbo on Saturday 16th August 18:00

[Sparkie 15]

Thanks for help& advice, auto box works fine, just it's not a manual, not adverse to some adaptation as will be winter job so not a rush, also got to do undersealing/ poss supercharging& is a second vehicle.