t56 to LX Hatch - Aussie V8 | Holden - Ford

Justin1981 · 13-08-2008, 12:13 PM

G'day Fella's

Has anyone put a t56/350 chev combo into a torana hatch?

I've spoken to Mal Woods and he said with a kit it was a piece of cake, but with a huge workshop, plenty of time and money, and all the right tools anything can be done. I'm looking more at the "couple mates, garage, limited tools, few beers" scenario.

Searching the net there is references to it being done but no specific details on exactly what is involved. Correct hardware aside (bellhousing, crossmember, speedo converter, etc) is there any major work involved? ie tranny tunnel etc

If anyone has any experience or knowledge doing this any input would be appreciated. Just looking to do as much research and get as much info as possible before I commit so any help would be fantastic

Cheers

Justin

AGGRO · 13-08-2008, 02:01 PM

Yes torana tunnels do need to be enlarged for a t56. Other than that its just a pretty much straight forward affair. May need to cut a bigger hole for the shifter. And getting your tailshaft modified to suit.

13-08-2008, 12:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Justin1981 Newbie Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Geraldton Ride: LX Hatch Posts: 4	t56 to LX Hatch G'day Fella's Has anyone put a t56/350 chev combo into a torana hatch? I've spoken to Mal Woods and he said with a kit it was a piece of cake, but with a huge workshop, plenty of time and money, and all the right tools anything can be done. I'm looking more at the "couple mates, garage, limited tools, few beers" scenario. Searching the net there is references to it being done but no specific details on exactly what is involved. Correct hardware aside (bellhousing, crossmember, speedo converter, etc) is there any major work involved? ie tranny tunnel etc If anyone has any experience or knowledge doing this any input would be appreciated. Just looking to do as much research and get as much info as possible before I commit so any help would be fantastic Cheers Justin

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13-08-2008, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
AGGRO Senior Member Trade Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane Ride: LH Torana SL/R 5000 Posts: 502	Yes torana tunnels do need to be enlarged for a t56. Other than that its just a pretty much straight forward affair. May need to cut a bigger hole for the shifter. And getting your tailshaft modified to suit.

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