T56 Conversion on a VN 5-Speed

[crazybiker]

I was just speaking to STEALTHY, and he's gotten me VERY interested.

He was saying that a T56 conversion would be very nice in the VN, but he wasn't sure on whether it'd fit in the transmission tunnel.

I wanted to know

1) Would it?
2) What would be involved in changing it from a T5 to a T56?

[Morton]

I'm sure you could 'massage' the trans tunnel out of the way with a small mallet.

[crazybiker]

I'm sure you could 'massage' the trans tunnel out of the way with a small mallet.

Or a big sledge-hammer

[ToxicVn]

I was just speaking to STEALTHY, and he's gotten me VERY interested.

He was saying that a T56 conversion would be very nice in the VN, but he wasn't sure on whether it'd fit in the transmission tunnel.

I wanted to know

1) Would it?
2) What would be involved in changing it from a T5 to a T56?

Would the bellhousing fit? Or Could you find one that would fit? Be a nice mod.

[crazybiker]

I'm not sure. That's why I'm asking?

STEALTHY was just telling me...and he's trying to get me to spend more and more money.

[STEALTHY™]

What i'm not sure is if the trans tunnel is a different size between auto and manual.

VL had a larger trans tunnel for Auto cars (bigger box) than the manual.

If this continued onto VN, there might be problems fitting it. My car is an Auto (would be the bigger trans tunnel), and only 'just' fit the T56 in!

[Blown V6 Hatch]

VN to VS have the same trans tunnel auto to manual.

[STEALTHY™]

VN to VS have the same trans tunnel auto to manual.

Ohk awesome news!

You have to buy a T56 now man!

[crazybiker]

Yeah. Easier said than done.

Like to fund it for me?

I'll be sure to give you a drive of it...someday

[Pub247]

One of the guys from work had a t56 in his vn calais stroker. I think your main problem is finding a kit to suit a v6 i've never heard of one behind a v6

[STEALTHY™]

One of the guys from work had a t56 in his vn calais stroker. I think your main problem is finding a kit to suit a v6 i've never heard of one behind a v6

Theres plenty behind V6s.

I know of 2 NA ones, and one behind a super 6

[JD]

remember its a S1 v6 so its a different story to SII VN onwards

[crazybiker]

Yeah.

I know STEALTHY knows that, not sure about the others.

I doubt I'll be doing it, especially any-time soon.

[sik vt]

whats the point any way

[azkwazere]

remember its a S1 v6 so its a different story to SII VN onwards

Why? the transmission doesnt change, just the flywheel... same T5 right the way through the models.

[azkwazere]

whats the point any way

I have to agree.. its a v6.. not exactly ooozing t5 breaking power....

[crazybiker]

1. This thread is really old.

2. The idea is not because of fear of breaking the box, but the closer spread of gears with a 6 speed would be beneficial.