T56 swap question
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Topic: T56 swap question
Posted By: 72sport
Subject: T56 swap question
Date Posted: 25-June-2020 at 2:43AM
I read a couple threads from guys swapping T56s in. Both threads claimed it was going to be close, but neither confirmed that the floor pan needed to be modified or if it fit. Does anybody know for sure 1 way or the other.
Thanks
------------- Tom 1972 Gran Torino Sport 4Spd 1974 Montego wagon "GT" with GT hood, correct buckets seats, console, and floor shift 2013 Focus 5 speed- Daily driver
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Posted By: ilyes
Date Posted: 25-June-2020 at 4:04PM
You can manage to make it fit without raising the floor but it will definitely require a set of rear adjustable control arms to dial back proper u joints angle. I made the mistake of cutting the floor and raising it.
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Posted By: Billy C
Date Posted: 26-June-2020 at 5:22AM
I haven't seen any threads yet on a T56. If I could do my manual swap again, that's what I would do. The TKO600 fit without any floor modification but the TKO is meh.
------------- -Billy Conturo
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Posted By: 72sport
Date Posted: 26-June-2020 at 5:50AM
thanks. My car is a factory 4 speed. I really want OD, but cutting the floor isn’t an option. I really don’t like the feel of the TKO so I was hoping a T56 fits without cutting the floor.
------------- Tom 1972 Gran Torino Sport 4Spd 1974 Montego wagon "GT" with GT hood, correct buckets seats, console, and floor shift 2013 Focus 5 speed- Daily driver
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