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Chevy T56 to inline 250 ?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Imperial Wheeling Machine, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. Hi guys, new member here. I spent quite a bit of time looking through the site but haven't found the answer to my question.

    I'm building an Art Deco style roadster from scratch

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    In keeping with the period, I wanted an inline engine. I've recently purchased a highly modified Chevy 250 (now 277) as well as a T56 6speed manual from a 96 Camero. The trans has a 1 1/8" 26 spline nose shaft.

    I also got with the tranny a 5 speed flywheel. I understand the flywheel will bolt to the 250 crank. My question is this. The 6 speed has a 'pull' clutch that is relatively expensive and may/may not work with the 5 speed flywheel. I'm thinking it may be simpler to change the bellhousing and just go with a standard clutch.

    Does anyone know what I would need to do this?

    Thanks
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  2. Dakota
    Joined: Jan 21, 2004
    Posts: 1,535

    Dakota
    Member
    from Beulah, ND

    It should be the same as any SBC t56 combo... there should be no differance in the clutch...
     
  3. Snarl
    Joined: Feb 16, 2007
    Posts: 1,639

    Snarl
    Member

    Your 250 would need a flywheel from an '84 or older V8 or L6 because the crankshaft is of the 2 piece rear main seal design.

    What you use for a bellhousing needs to match what diameter you are using for a flywheel. Same goes for the starter.
     
  4. Thanks for the quick replies. If I use a different bellhousing, can I use a 'normal' clutch/PP/Throwout bearing instead of the expensive PULL unit and the VERY expensive slave cylinder that seems to be unique to the T56?
     

  5. Casey
    Joined: Nov 8, 2005
    Posts: 3,293

    Casey
    Member Emeritus

    I have a t56 behind a flathead and used a gto clutch and a flathead throw out assembly.
     

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