Chad Posted March 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 THere have been some setbacks, but those are mostly behind us. I've had to make 5 prototypes on the pinion adapter, for propper clearance and maximum strength. I've also been told by Fidanza that they will not sell me the needed flywheel incerts > First they would not make the custom flywheels, then they decided they would not allow me to buy their incerts either. So I've had to scrap that design and use another that involves makign a custom incert that will be machinable. Screw Fidanza This has all been an unexpected time dealy, as well as a financial problem for me, but I have these issues moslty resolved. I'll be sending out the test kits to those testing the setup very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felginator Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Great news, let us know how the testing goes. I need one of these kits bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smog Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Hey if anyone can find me a decently prices t56, let me know. They want more than you get get one new here at the local yards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted March 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Ebay man, they typicaly go for $900 to $1200 and are about $100 shipped. you can get a new nigh performance one for $1950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHhhhh Posted April 10, 2005 Report Share Posted April 10, 2005 Any new progress on the kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJpowerHaus Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Wow.. that's a heck of a deal for a Fidanza let alone a custom one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I have it in the car 100% complete, just waiting on the custom driveline. All the adapters are sorted out and ready for production. there are a few new options now, different options for different budgets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felginator Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Chad, is there a estimated date when the kits/options will be ready for ordering/purchasing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
import_killswitch Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 ok... just picked up a g force 6 spd. im down w/ the gp...... gimme the word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backslider Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 any new news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr4mnceMan Posted June 28, 2005 Report Share Posted June 28, 2005 Just came across this as well! Is it up and running yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocketman1000R Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Chad is this GP still on. Rocketman1000R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Questsi Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Any updates? My tranny is toast and my two spares might live a short life as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad2theBone Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 Chad put me on the list, i just read half way of all this great news, but still i will finish the reading for tomorrow because i have to drop off my babe to the airport tomorrow very early morning, so i will finish reading in the night after my work, so you can still put me on the list, i really agree with you, that was my very first question when i pay out for my first conquest tsi the 88, what will happen if i screw up my 5 speed transmission its not going to last forever, and the parts will be very hard to find to repair the 5 speed tranny, so i'm with you Chad, Put my name on the list, i'm with you 100%. I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad2theBone Posted November 16, 2005 Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 any news, how is the t56 working, any good news or pics. oh yes there is one guy who is selling his 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra TREMEC T56 6 speed, how is that transmission gear ratio, will it work great, or should i use the another t56 tranny like the camaro or firebird, there is different types of t56 tranny gear ratio, but this guy he is selling his 2003 ford mustand cobra and is asking $120 bucks. T56 Gear Ratios 1 2.97 2 2.07 3 1.43 4 1.00 5 0.80 6 0.62 Reverse 2.90 will it work i just meet this guy this morning, i want know much this type of t56 tranny and thats the t56 gear ratios from the guys tranny, thats what he hand over to me on a piece of paper. will it work or should i go better with camaro or firebird t56 tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Posted November 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2005 My install is 100% done, I just need to put a little road time on the kit before I release it. I'm also looking for some feedback from those who have my R&D kits to report thier likes/dislikes so I can make changes as needed. I'm also making a 2nd kit to use the LS-1 version and a GM 10.5" clutch, this will use a stock flywheel and a TOB shim for the LS-1 TOB, should turn out to be a cheaper kit in the long run, but it has a few more parts in it, and a few yet to design first. It may still be the same $$$ or more depending on hydrolic compatability between the stock master and GM slave, the current kit uses all stock hydrolics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kr0nus Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 So what's going on with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad2theBone Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Any great news.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCIRracer Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 so now i know why everybody needs new manifolds hehehe i may want in on this action on this transmission setup let me hit up my sponsors for the cash and we will talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad2theBone Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Is there Any good News with the Tranny Swap, it works great, pretty good, smooth, how is the driving with the 6th gear, I'm very interested my tranny 5 speed is dying on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDKwhy Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 sorry- posted twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDKwhy Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Chad, I am finally ready to put this thing back together, I have a question- and it may be resolved with the Fidanza Flywheel but, I can not get an 11" Clutch assembly to bolt up to your flywheel adapter, it looks to fit more like a 9" clutch (which does not exist for a LT-1).Also, does the adapter require cutting the weight out of the Factory Flywheel? that's a lot of rotational mass???Can you E-Mail me the Clutch Part # you are using?Also, do you still have the calculation for the balance due for the second kit? I sent you enough to cover a large portion of the second kit in addition to paynet in full for the first kit. I will be ready to receive the second kit soon, so let me know - so I can get the "scratch" together...Thanks for your efforts!!I can not wait to row a 6-Speed - 500 - 600 RWHP G54B!!!!!!!IDKwhy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad2theBone Posted February 13, 2006 Report Share Posted February 13, 2006 Chad, I am finally ready to put this thing back together, I have a question- and it may be resolved with the Fidanza Flywheel but, I can not get an 11" Clutch assembly to bolt up to your flywheel adapter, it looks to fit more like a 9" clutch (which does not exist for a LT-1).Also, does the adapter require cutting the weight out of the Factory Flywheel? that's a lot of rotational mass???Can you E-Mail me the Clutch Part # you are using?Also, do you still have the calculation for the balance due for the second kit? I sent you enough to cover a large portion of the second kit in addition to paynet in full for the first kit. I will be ready to receive the second kit soon, so let me know - so I can get the "scratch" together...Thanks for your efforts!!I can not wait to row a 6-Speed - 500 - 600 RWHP G54B!!!!!!!IDKwhy Nice would love to see few pictures if its possible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon7606 Posted April 4, 2006 Report Share Posted April 4, 2006 Is there an update? Is this dead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad2theBone Posted June 4, 2006 Report Share Posted June 4, 2006 I would like to know if there is any GOOD News with this Project.. I'm very interested to see any GOOD Results on Driving test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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