T56 from 97 Trans Am - v8 Miata Forum - Home of the v8 Miata Conversion

Apr 26, 2018 | 08:39 PM

Jerryg

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From: South MS

T56 from 97 Trans Am

There’s a T56 from a 97 Trams Am on my local craigslist. Does anyone know if it will work in a LS3 swap in a NB

Apr 27, 2018 | 08:01 AM

BGordon

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From: Tulsa OK

My understanding is that the input shaft is different.

Apr 27, 2018 | 11:40 AM

acedeuce802

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From: Farmington Hills, MI

There are changes needed. From what I remember, you can get the LT1 T56's pretty cheap, and are sometimes worth the effort of converting them, if you know it's in good condition. Search up "LT1 T56 to LS1 conversion" for details on what you would need.