T56 LT1 to LS1 Conversion | Parts, Gear Ratios & Rebuild Tips

In this video I will walk you through some basics how to identify your t56, find its gear ratios, how to convert a factory LT1 T56 to an LS1, rebuild tips and tricks, how to shim your bearings and some methods to diagnose gear wear/reverse issues. Thanks for watching. Like & subscribe if you enjoyed this video. Check out my channel for more how to videos for Tremec/Borg Warner 5 & 6 Speed manual transmissions. Related videos Rebuilding a Corvette T56 👇    • Corvette T56 Transmission Rebuild From Sta...   How to shim bearings in your t56👇    • How to Shim Bearings and Set Preload on a ...   T56 Snap rings dont fit-the solution 👇    • T56 Rebuild Kits Have the Wrong Snap Ring   T56 magnum teardown, diagnosis & reassembly 👇    • Tremec T56 Magnum In For Repair – Diagnose...   Contact me for a rebuild👇 [email protected] For parts check out my eBay store👇 https://www.ebay.com/usr/505speeds Part numbers -Input bearing/race M88048/M88010 -Mainshaft front bearing/race LM12749/LM12711 -GM T56 26 Spline 31T Input Shaft (2.66) 94-97 Camaro/Firebird Tools I use in my videos to get the job done 💪🏻 Magnetic Dial Indicator https://amzn.to/3IsDTSb Gear puller https://amzn.to/4pzHdvm Snap ring pliers (I use Snap On but here are similar/more cost friendly options)👇 Angle tip https://amzn.to/427cVpU Straight tip https://amzn.to/46eHGvt 45 degree tip .070” https://amzn.to/4neHDpr 45 degree tip .047” https://amzn.to/46xsYys Dremel https://amzn.to/4nFPw77 Lower cost option https://amzn.to/48rBfXi OTC Bearing & Seal Driver https://amzn.to/4mpJuGI Lower cost option https://amzn.to/4gvO054 Digital Calipers https://amzn.to/4py40b3 Borescope https://amzn.to/422BLqR Mirror https://amzn.to/4nAc8Ge Supplies I use to get the job done 💪🏻 Brake & Parts Cleaner https://amzn.to/46uoWqD Shop Towels https://amzn.to/425Nfdc 12 pack https://amzn.to/3KbGIHL Gasket Maker Small tube https://amzn.to/4gwR5lr Gasket Maker Kit https://amzn.to/4motyER Dexron III ATF Transmission Fluid 1qt. (list below) https://amzn.to/4mlis3b T5 (world class) T45 TR3650 T56 TR6060 Timestamps 0:00 Transmission in a box 1:15 Identifying your T56 2:45 2 Methods to find gear ratio 5:15 Parts for t56 lt1 to ls1 conversion 8:07 Why re-shimming is important 10:14 Gear wear analysis/reverse grind pop out 18:38 Main-shaft analysis & wear 21:05 Rebuild tips and de-burring sliders and gears 24:30 Bronze fork pads install and mistakes 26:08 Factory T56 main shaft wear point 28:10 Reverse assembly 30:30 New snap rings don’t fit right DISCLOSURE: I often review or link to products & services we regularly use and think you might find helpful. Wherever possible I use referral links, which means if you click one of the links in this video or description and make a purchase I may receive a small commission or other compensation. Many of our links to products/gear are links to those products on Amazon. I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites.