T-56 or other 6-speed swap in 65 Fastback

DJs350H · 09-06-2001, 03:55 AM

My car still has the old toploader 4-speed, 9-inch, and little rear tires. I want to biggie size that combo please! I am really interested in a T-56 swap! I've read up on it a bit but still have some questions. I was wondering if anyone was running that combo and where I can get the parts to make a 6-speed swap in my car.

Also does anyone know the difference between the Viper T-56 and the rest? What kinds of 6-speed will work with a Ford engine? If you are hoping to put in over 500 horsepower now or later, which tranny should you use? And are the $3000 blueprinted T-56's really all that they claim? Does anyone know about the Richmond 6-speeds? What other modifications can you do to a T-56 to make it handle power? Also, what kind of bellhousing or more preferebly a scattershield (I really think I need a scattershiled for safety) will work with a T-56 in a 65 Mustang with a 289? Will I be able to adapt a regular 289 to 4-speed scattershield to a 6-speed. Or will I just have to buy another when I make the swap?

gp001 · 09-06-2001, 02:45 PM

I am currently doing research on a Richmond 6 speed swap into my 66. I am making a custom hydraulic clutch setup (which is taking the most time). From what I have learned, the T-56 has an integrated bellhousing so you can't change it for a scattershield. There was an article in the Jan 97 Mustangs & Fords where they put a Richmond 6 speed in a 65. I would recommend either a cable clutch or hydraulic clutch conversion at the same time.

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In a 66 coupe

gp001 · 09-06-2001, 03:57 PM

I posted a longer response to your question on the 2MFF Fab Shop message board

09-06-2001, 03:55 AM	#1
DJs350H Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ventura, CA, USA Posts: 12	T-56 or other 6-speed swap in 65 Fastback My car still has the old toploader 4-speed, 9-inch, and little rear tires. I want to biggie size that combo please! I am really interested in a T-56 swap! I've read up on it a bit but still have some questions. I was wondering if anyone was running that combo and where I can get the parts to make a 6-speed swap in my car. Also does anyone know the difference between the Viper T-56 and the rest? What kinds of 6-speed will work with a Ford engine? If you are hoping to put in over 500 horsepower now or later, which tranny should you use? And are the $3000 blueprinted T-56's really all that they claim? Does anyone know about the Richmond 6-speeds? What other modifications can you do to a T-56 to make it handle power? Also, what kind of bellhousing or more preferebly a scattershield (I really think I need a scattershiled for safety) will work with a T-56 in a 65 Mustang with a 289? Will I be able to adapt a regular 289 to 4-speed scattershield to a 6-speed. Or will I just have to buy another when I make the swap?

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09-06-2001, 02:45 PM	#2
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	I am currently doing research on a Richmond 6 speed swap into my 66. I am making a custom hydraulic clutch setup (which is taking the most time). From what I have learned, the T-56 has an integrated bellhousing so you can't change it for a scattershield. There was an article in the Jan 97 Mustangs & Fords where they put a Richmond 6 speed in a 65. I would recommend either a cable clutch or hydraulic clutch conversion at the same time. ------------------ 347 (Coast High short block), 279/284, TFS TW heads, Stealth, 750 Holley, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, March serpentine pulley system, Art Carr C-4 (Soon to be a Richmond 6 spd), Currie 9" w/3.50, alum Drv Shft, susp mods, Total Control subframes & tower braces, Trans Am Racing power dual master, 4 wheel disc, 17x8 Torqthrust II's Something up my sleeve In a 66 coupe

09-06-2001, 03:57 PM	#3
gp001 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 244	I posted a longer response to your question on the 2MFF Fab Shop message board