Is this Worth IT???

[FuelSlut]

I want someone to tell me that had this done to their t-56 trans. I talked to Jim @ Libertys Gears and to draw, dryel, or surface enhance the t-56 would be anywhere between 1k to $1500. This includes any new parts that may need replacing and a new 30 spline outputshaft with new yoke. He says it will free up about 25 ponies and gain about 175 ft lb of torqe capability and will be 10 times smoother and I get to pick the final drive.

So while we all know this process as viper spec he said its actually different thatn a viper spec in order to viper spec it would be like 3k and is not worth it. Its expensive because of the one piece counter shaft and some welding required to the trans.

So anyone have this mod is it worth it? How much smoother is it going in and out of gears? Dont wanna spend the money and be totally dissapointed?

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[rdsnake]

Larry is the only one I no of with a D&D Viper spec trans.

However, I'm gonna be redoing my own trans this winter w/ a vi[per spec setup

 

[FuelSlut]

Larry is the only one I no of with a D&D Viper spec trans.

However, I'm gonna be redoing my own trans this winter w/ a vi[per spec setup

How much is it if D&D does it?

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

i would NOT do it.. if you strengthen the trans, you will start breaking other parts of the car...

 

[gnxs]

I have a standard D&D Ford Viper-Spec trans. I only did this since I had broken the output shaft a while back and figured the beefier output shaft couldn't hurt with all the track time I get.

I don't know what you plan on doing with your car, but the stock T-56 is pretty damn stout. Are you having transmission issues?

My Viper-spec T-56 has worked well, but I wouldn't go crazy with all sorts of expensive, internal modifications expecting a bulletproof, smooth as butter trans. These things are pretty pricey ($3199 retail) and I don't see the reason to upgrade if you're not having issues.

http://www.ddperformance.com/T-56 Transmissions.htm

 

[FuelSlut]

I have a standard D&D Ford Viper-Spec trans. I only did this since I had broken the output shaft a while back and figured the beefier output shaft couldn't hurt with all the track time I get.

I don't know what you plan on doing with your car, but the stock T-56 is pretty damn stout. Are you having transmission issues?

My Viper-spec T-56 has worked well, but I wouldn't go crazy with all sorts of expensive, internal modifications expecting a bulletproof, smooth as butter trans. These things are pretty pricey ($3199 retail) and I don't see the reason to upgrade if you're not having issues.

http://www.ddperformance.com/T-56 Transmissions.htm

No issues at all now that I put in a new input shaft. I found out the last time I went to the track I bent the 26 spline but totally my fault I threw the car in reverse somehow dont quite understand how that happens when youre rolling about 45mph.

Anyway I was just wanting smoother shifting into gears. Just kind of tired of the rugged feel. I tried reaserching the t-56 on why the shifting is so rough and not smooth but came up w very little just that it has to do with the syncros, and most of my searches led me to viper spec t-56's. I did read that the D&D viper spec is butter smooth though.

 

[FuelSlut]

i would NOT do it.. if you strengthen the trans, you will start breaking other parts of the car...

HMMmmm. Interesting, what about when I go to the solid axle set up this winter?

 

[04suprchrgd]

I was worried about the trans 2, but now going E-AOD over the winter.:headbang:

 

[Flatliner]

power shifting may not be the t56s favorite action... mine is somewhat fubar'd but I had my shfter come completely loose and ever since then I have an issue. these T56s hold up to a lot except for me

I was looking at an rpm tranny with upgraded keys (for power shifting) and forks, etc. shelby guy pointed me their way.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

Its not going to be "buttery smooth" unless you spring for the Vette triple cone synchros ($,$$$.$$).

'viper spec' just means 26 spline input shaft, steel 3-4 shift fork (which our cars have already), and 31 (or is it 30) spline output shaft with a bigger bushing on the housing. It's the Vette that gets the good internals.

Probably cheaper to snag a 6060 from a GT500.

 

[Since 1964]

I fell for the Liberty Gears rebuild it tougher sell.....3000 miles later it was toast, and no warranty because I race it, I was told.
Don't use a 26 spline that belongs in a Camaro, you want the Viper Spec one, and my trans was redone by Sutton the RIGHT way and so it's just fine and I don't ever expect to get back in there.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Anyway I was just wanting smoother shifting into gears.

Put the stock shifter back in

 

[Mr. Unknown]

Anyway I was just wanting smoother shifting into gears. Just kind of tired of the rugged feel.

deal with it or buy a different car. the money could be spent in better places.

 

[FuelSlut]

Put the stock shifter back in

I think Ill stick with the MGW I just bought. I guess I gotta live w it Conrad. I may consider this when Im on the street only and swap for the track day.

 

[FuelSlut]

deal with it or buy a different car. the money could be spent in better places.

HEY HEY them r fight'in words man LOL I will not get rid of my cobra because of the trans LOVE the damn thing too much . I have dealt with it sinse 2004 Ill deal with it til my kid takes it over some time in 2042 when Im on my deathbed LOL.

Besides when the cobra is paid off in 09 in comes in a 99 mathcing silver viper GTS right next to it in the garage. My dream car right next to the cobra:clap:

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

I think Ill stick with the MGW I just bought. I guess I gotta live w it Conrad. I may consider this when Im on the street only and swap for the track day.

MGW for strip or stocker for strip?

 

[FuelSlut]

MGW for strip or stocker for strip?

MGW for strip.

 

[dun4791]

With everyone going auto around here, there should be some good used 6 speeds out there for cheap. Well maybe not "good", but you get the idea.