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Offline largeorangefont

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2020, 06:59:09 PM »
I'd love to hear some more reviews from folks on the F-body magnums.  Anyone have hot tips on clutch hydraulics and slave cylinders these days?


I got 100 miles on mine, it is great so far. I may get the car back out for a drive here in the next week or so. I had a slight trans fluid smell when it got warmed up and I would get on it. I don't know if it was coming out of the vent or just because it is new or if there is an actual leak. I will get back under it before my next drive. Nothing on the ground underneath the car though.

I kept all the hydraulics identical and used a fresh LUK slave. I am still running a Spec Stage 3 clutch. Also I used my old Hurst OEM SS shifter. Although I may switch to the shiftier the trans comes with but I need a new stick in order to use it. I opened up the relief on the trans case that the slave quick release fitting goes through. The gold fitting was actually hitting the transmission case. That was my only real issue on the install aside from shortening my driveshaft and changing my trans yoke.

That was really the only thing I had to do. It does use fewer bolts to go from the bell housing to transmission.
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Offline gnx7

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2020, 11:43:33 PM »
Could people reply with their findings with the T56 Magnum after about 1000 miles?  :)
'93 FD: 441ci/AllPro LS7 heads/intake en route, T56 Mag, 8.8" IRS, HolleyHP, DavisTechTC 10.32@137mph cats/full exhaust. 165mph 1/2 mile (old LS7)
'93 FD LS9 turbo, T56 Mag, Samberg 8.8" solid axle, 9.35@163mph 197mph 1/2 mile
`69 Chevelle: alum 5.3, GTS76 turbo, ChiseledPerf A/W, T56 Magnum,Ford 35 spline 9".CTS-V interior http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=18234.0
old yellar....440rwhp/FD sold but not forgotten: http://www.ponycars.net/scc.htm
I sell new T56 Magnums/McLeod clutch/T56 rebuild kits/Holley EFI/FIC injectors and all BrianTooleyRacing parts.  norcalmotorsport@gmail.com

Offline wompa164

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #17 on: April 14, 2020, 11:35:11 AM »
I have a McLeod RXT and aluminum flywheel in mine, and haven't noticed any vibration or noise.

Can you post more details around your setup, maybe some P/Ns? I wanted to go McLeod but I read some stuff around shimming and other stuff that kind of turned me off.

Offline Cobranut

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #18 on: April 14, 2020, 12:15:48 PM »
I have a McLeod RXT and aluminum flywheel in mine, and haven't noticed any vibration or noise.

Can you post more details around your setup, maybe some P/Ns? I wanted to go McLeod but I read some stuff around shimming and other stuff that kind of turned me off.

It's the original style RXT with the specific McLeod aluminum flywheel.
There's no adapter ring like in the newer kits.
Don't have the part numbers right now.
They did say that any Loktite under the adapter ring will throw stuff out of alignment.
1995 FD, 7.0 Liter stroked LS3, T56, 8.8, Samberg kit.

Offline gnx7

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #19 on: December 13, 2020, 12:43:43 PM »
prices go up end of next week for 2021 by $100 more.
'93 FD: 441ci/AllPro LS7 heads/intake en route, T56 Mag, 8.8" IRS, HolleyHP, DavisTechTC 10.32@137mph cats/full exhaust. 165mph 1/2 mile (old LS7)
'93 FD LS9 turbo, T56 Mag, Samberg 8.8" solid axle, 9.35@163mph 197mph 1/2 mile
`69 Chevelle: alum 5.3, GTS76 turbo, ChiseledPerf A/W, T56 Magnum,Ford 35 spline 9".CTS-V interior http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=18234.0
old yellar....440rwhp/FD sold but not forgotten: http://www.ponycars.net/scc.htm
I sell new T56 Magnums/McLeod clutch/T56 rebuild kits/Holley EFI/FIC injectors and all BrianTooleyRacing parts.  norcalmotorsport@gmail.com

Offline Ls2Rx7

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #20 on: December 13, 2020, 05:03:19 PM »
Are your speaking for in reference like the magnum F?
Ls2, Tick Sns 2 cam, A&a c6 kit, LS3 top end, 760/640 @ 13.5 psi

Offline gnx7

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #21 on: December 13, 2020, 11:03:22 PM »
All Tremec transmissions for 2021 will go up $100 or MORE including the Magnum F style.  Every few years Tremec raises prices by $100 and this is one of those times.
'93 FD: 441ci/AllPro LS7 heads/intake en route, T56 Mag, 8.8" IRS, HolleyHP, DavisTechTC 10.32@137mph cats/full exhaust. 165mph 1/2 mile (old LS7)
'93 FD LS9 turbo, T56 Mag, Samberg 8.8" solid axle, 9.35@163mph 197mph 1/2 mile
`69 Chevelle: alum 5.3, GTS76 turbo, ChiseledPerf A/W, T56 Magnum,Ford 35 spline 9".CTS-V interior http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=18234.0
old yellar....440rwhp/FD sold but not forgotten: http://www.ponycars.net/scc.htm
I sell new T56 Magnums/McLeod clutch/T56 rebuild kits/Holley EFI/FIC injectors and all BrianTooleyRacing parts.  norcalmotorsport@gmail.com

Offline gnx7

Re: T56 Magnum Fbody (bolt in replacement for T56)
« Reply #22 on: December 29, 2020, 11:46:17 AM »
2 days left before prices go up $100 on all Tremec transmissions....
'93 FD: 441ci/AllPro LS7 heads/intake en route, T56 Mag, 8.8" IRS, HolleyHP, DavisTechTC 10.32@137mph cats/full exhaust. 165mph 1/2 mile (old LS7)
'93 FD LS9 turbo, T56 Mag, Samberg 8.8" solid axle, 9.35@163mph 197mph 1/2 mile
`69 Chevelle: alum 5.3, GTS76 turbo, ChiseledPerf A/W, T56 Magnum,Ford 35 spline 9".CTS-V interior http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=18234.0
old yellar....440rwhp/FD sold but not forgotten: http://www.ponycars.net/scc.htm
I sell new T56 Magnums/McLeod clutch/T56 rebuild kits/Holley EFI/FIC injectors and all BrianTooleyRacing parts.  norcalmotorsport@gmail.com