The T-56 six speed
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission (mechanics), transmission ...
has been used in a wide range of vehicles from
General Motors
The General Motors Company (GM) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the largest automaker in the United States and ...
,
Dodge
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, and
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company (commonly known as Ford) is an American multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. The company sells automobi ...
. The transmission was originally designed and built by
BorgWarner
BorgWarner Inc. is an American automotive supplier headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The company maintains production facilities and technical systems at 93 sites (as of June 6, 2022) in 22 countries worldwide and has around 49,000 emplo ...
for the Dodge Viper later being used by GM in 1992 for the generation II and later engines, but from 1998 was built by
Tremec, though nothing changed internally. The T-56 has been succeeded by the
Tremec TR-6060 transmission in many former T-56 applications, as well as applications requiring greater strength than the T-56 could offer.
Applications
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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage
The Aston Martin DB7 is a grand tourer which was produced by British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin from September 1994 to December 2004. The car was available either as a coupé or a convertible. The prototype was complete by Novem ...
, 1999–2003
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Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
The Aston Martin Vanquish is a high-performance grand tourer introduced by British luxury automobile manufacturer Aston Martin in 2001 as a successor to the Aston Martin Vantage (1993).
The Aston Martin "V12 Vanquish," designed by Ian Callum ...
, 2001–2006
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Chevrolet Corvette, 1997–2007
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Chevrolet Camaro, 1993–2002
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Dodge
Dodge is an American brand of automobiles and a division of Stellantis, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Dodge vehicles have historically included performance cars, and for much of its existence Dodge was Chrysler's mid-priced brand above P ...
Ram SRT10, 2004–2006
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Dodge Viper, 1992–2007
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Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifth-best selli ...
Cobra, 2003–2004
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Ford Mustang
The Ford Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifth-best selli ...
Cobra R, 2000
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Ford Falcon
Ford Falcon is an automobile nameplate applied to several vehicles worldwide.
* Ford Falcon (North America), an automobile produced by Ford from 1960 to 1970.
* Ford Falcon (Argentina), a car built by Ford Argentina from 1962 until 1991.
* Fo ...
XR6, XR6T, XR8
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FPV F6 Tornado/Typhoon, GT/GT-P 2004–2008
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General Motors
The General Motors Company (GM) is an American Multinational corporation, multinational Automotive industry, automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It is the largest automaker in the United States and ...
GM F platform V8 cars, 1993–2002
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Holden Commodore
The Holden Commodore is a full-size car that was sold by Holden from 1978 to 2020. It was manufactured from 1978 to 2017 in Australia and from 1979 to 1990 in New Zealand, with production of the locally manufactured versions in Australia endin ...
1994–2008
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Holden Monaro, 2001–2006
* GM M12
** 2001–2004
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
** 2004–2006
Pontiac GTO
The Pontiac GTO is an automobile that was manufactured by American automaker Pontiac from 1963 to 1974 for the 1964 to 1974 model years, and by GM's subsidiary Holden in Australia for the 2004 to 2006 model years.
The first generation of the G ...
** 2004–2007
Cadillac CTS-V
* GM MN6
** 2004–2007
Chevrolet Corvette
* GM M10
** 2005–2006
Chevrolet SSR
The Chevrolet SSR (Super Sport Roadster) is a retro-styled retractable hardtop convertible pickup truck manufactured by Chevrolet between 2003 and 2006.
The 2003 and 2004 model years used General Motors' 5.3 L 300 hp '' Vortec 530 ...
** 2006–2008
Holden VE Commodore
* GM MZ6
** 2005–2007
Chevrolet Corvette Z51
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Features
The transmission uses a
hydraulic clutch
A clutch is a mechanical device that engages and disengages power transmission, especially from a drive shaft to a driven shaft. In the simplest application, clutches connect and disconnect two rotating shafts (drive shafts or line shafts). ...
, except for the Cobra which was mechanical. The Cobra had an 11-inch clutch disc. The entire case, including the
bell housing
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, is made of aluminum. The T-56 has a
synchromesh
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission system, where gear changes ...
made up of brass synchros for the GM and Ford applications, and stainless steel in the Dodge application. The transmission also features internal stops which render
stopbolts on the shifter mechanism unnecessary.
Identification
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!Tag ID
!Application
!Torque Rating (lb.ft)
!1st
!2nd
!3rd
!4th
!5th
!6th
!Rev
!Input Splines
!Output Splines
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, 1386-000-003, , 1992 Dodge Viper, , 330, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, 1386-000-005, , 1993–1995 Dodge Viper, , 550, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, 1386-000-006, , 1993 Camaro/Firebird w/2.73 final drive "M28", , 350, , 3.36:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.35:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-007, , 1993 Camaro/Firebird w/3.23 final drive "M29", , 400, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-009, , 1994–1995 Camaro/Firebird, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-011, , GM Aftermarket, , 450, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-012, , Mustang 5.0 Aftermarket, , 450, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 10, , 31
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, 1386-000-013, , Holden, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-014, , 1996–2002 Dodge Viper, , , , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, 1386-000-016, , 1996–1997 Camaro/Firebird, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-017, , 1998 Camaro/Firebird, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-018, , 1996–2002 Dodge Viper, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, 1386-000-019, , , , 390, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , , ,
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, 1386-000-020, , 1999–2002 Camaro/Firebird, , 450, , , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-021, , Aston Martin, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.79:1, , 0.63:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, 1386-000-022, , Holden Commodore, , 350, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-023, , Corvette C5, , 375, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, 1386-000-024, , , , 375, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , , ,
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, 1386-000-025, , Corvette Z06 C5, , 385, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.84:1, , 0.56:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, TNET-1077, , , , 415, , 2.97:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , , ,
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, TNET-1247, , Dodge Viper, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, TUET-1259, , 4.6 Mustang Aftermarket w/mech speedo, , 450, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 10, , 31
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, TUET-1260, , 4.6 Mustang Aftermarket w/elec speedo, , 450, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 10, , 31
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, TUET-1452, , Chevrolet Corvette, , 370, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, TUET-1453, , Chevrolet Corvette, , 370, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, TUET-1576, , Aston Martin, , 415, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.79:1, , 0.63:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, TUET-1660, , , , 350, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , , , 27
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, TUET-1694, , 2003–2004 Mustang Cobra, , 450, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.79:1, , 0.63:1, , 2.90:1, , 10, , 27
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, TUET-1806, , Dodge Viper SRT-10, , 550, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, TUET-2022, , Cadillac CTS-V, , , , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.84:1, , 0.56:1, , 2.90:1, , , ,
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, TUET-2060, , Mustang Cobra, , 450, , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.62:1, , 3.28:1, , 10, , 27
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, TUET-2062, , Dodge Viper, , 550, , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 30
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, TUET-2066, , Pontiac GTO/Holden Monaro, , , , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.84:1, , 0.56:1, , 2.90:1, , 26, , 27
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, TUET-5044, , Cadillac CTS-V, , , , 2.97:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.43:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.84:1, , 0.56:1, , 2.90:1, , , ,
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, TUET-6450, , T-56 Ford N/A XR6, , , , 3.35:1, , 2.07:1, , 1.35:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.63:1, , , , 23, , 31
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, TUET-7477, , T-56 Magnum Chevy Aftermarket, , , , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.63:1, , , , 26, , 31
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, TUET-7484, , T-56 Magnum Ford Aftermarket, , , , 2.66:1, , 1.78:1, , 1.30:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.80:1, , 0.63:1, , , , 26, , 31
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, TUET-8274, , T-56 Magnum Ford Aftermarket, , , , 2.97:1, , 2.10:1, , 1.46:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , , , 26, , 31
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, TUET-8277, , T-56 Magnum Chevy Aftermarket, , , , 2.97:1, , 2.10:1, , 1.46:1, , 1.00:1, , 0.74:1, , 0.50:1, , , , 26, , 31
See also
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GM LT engine
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Borg-Warner T-5 transmission
The TREMEC T-5 is a 5-speed manual transmission for longitudinal engine automobiles. It includes one overdrive gear, a light-weight aluminum housing, and is adaptable for four wheel drive use. It is currently manufactured by TREMEC.
History and ...
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Tremec TR-6060 transmission
External links
Borg Warner Inc.Official page
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General Motors transmissions