
TREMEC
SBC 85-older Tremec T56 6 Speed Transmission Install Kit, 700 HP
SKU: 95d61ade9697
$5,139.99
In stockSpeedway Motors 6-Speed manual transmission or conversion package for performance, restoration, street, or racing applications. Verify engine, bellhousing, input shaft, shifter position, and vehicle fitment before ordering.
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The SBC 85 & Older Tremec T56 6-Speed Transmission Install Kit, 700 HP is a complete manual transmission conversion package engineered for 1955–1985 Small Block Chevrolet engines equipped with a 2-piece rear main seal . Centered around the legendary TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission , this kit delivers exceptional strength, smooth high-RPM shifting, and modern double-overdrive performance for classic muscle cars, hot rods, trucks, and pro-touring builds. It is designed to simplify the conversion process by including nearly everything required to install a T56 behind your classic Small Block Chevy.
Rated to handle 700 lb-ft of torque and capable of shifting up to 7,800 RPM , the T56 Magnum features premium carbon and bronze synchronizers, a heavy-duty 26-spline input shaft, and a 31-spline output shaft for superior durability. The included steel bellhousing, performance clutch, billet steel flywheel, hydraulic release bearing, pilot bearing, and installation hardware make this one of the most complete and reliable manual transmission conversion kits available.
Features
Complete Small Block Chevy T56 Magnum conversion kit
Fits 1955–1985 Chevy Small Block V8 engines with 2-piece rear main seal
Genuine TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission
Rated for 700 lb-ft of torque
Smooth shifting up to 7,800 RPM
Double overdrive for improved highway cruising
Heavy-duty aluminum transmission case
Carbon and sintered bronze synchronizers
Performance clutch rated for high-horsepower applications
SFI-approved billet steel flywheel
Steel bellhousing for maximum durability
Hydraulic throwout bearing included
Wiring pigtails for reverse light, reverse lockout, and electronic speedometer
Ideal for street, pro-touring, and high-performance builds
Gear Ratios
1st Gear: 2.66:1
2nd Gear: 1.78:1
3rd Gear: 1.30:1
4th Gear: 1.00:1
5th Gear: 0.80:1
6th Gear: 0.63:1
Reverse: 2.90:1
Specifications
Brand: TREMEC
Transmission Model: T56 Magnum
Transmission Type: 6-Speed Manual
Application: 1955–1985 Small Block Chevy (2-Piece Rear Main Seal)
Torque Capacity: 700 lb-ft
Maximum Shift RPM: 7,800 RPM
Case Material: Aluminum
Input Shaft Diameter: 1.125 inches
Input Shaft Spline Count: 26
Output Shaft Diameter: 1.375 inches
Output Shaft Spline Count: 31
Speedometer Output: Electronic
Bellhousing Material: Steel
Clutch Diameter: 10 Inches
Flywheel: 168-Tooth SFI-Approved Billet Steel
Shifter Style: Linkage Operated
Fluid Capacity: Approximately 3.4 Quarts
Recommended Fluid: Dexron III/Mercon ATF
Kit Includes
TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Steel Bellhousing
Performance Clutch Disc
Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate
SFI-Approved Billet Steel Flywheel
Hydraulic Throwout Bearing
Pilot Bearing
Flywheel Bolts
Pressure Plate Bolts
Bellhousing Hardware
Reverse Lockout Wiring Pigtail
Reverse Light Wiring Pigtail
Electronic Speedometer Wiring
Installation Hardware
Recommended Applications
Ideal for:
Chevrolet Camaro
Chevrolet Chevelle
Chevrolet Nova
Chevrolet El Camino
Chevrolet C10 Pickup
Chevrolet Bel Air
Chevrolet Impala
Chevrolet Biscayne
Chevrolet 210
Street Rods
Hot Rods
Pro-Touring Builds
Restomod Projects
High-Performance Street Cars
Compatible with 1955–1985 Small Block Chevy engines , including 283, 305, 307, 327, 350, 383 Stroker, and 400 , equipped with a 2-piece rear main seal .
Installation Requirements
Installation may require:
Transmission crossmember
31-spline slip yoke
Driveshaft length modification
Hydraulic clutch master cylinder
Transmission mount
Clutch pedal assembly
Dexron III/Mercon ATF
Bellhousing alignment verification with offset dowel pins if required
Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper drivetrain alignment, clutch operation, and long-term reliability.
Warranty
The SBC 85 & Older Tremec T56 6-Speed Transmission Install Kit, 700 HP is backed by a 1-Year Limited Warranty , covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and proper installation.
Why Choose the SBC T56 Magnum Install Kit?
The SBC 85 & Older Tremec T56 6-Speed Transmission Install Kit provides everything needed to modernize your classic Small Block Chevy with one of the strongest and most respected manual transmissions available. Featuring a 700 lb-ft torque rating , double overdrive gearing , 7,800 RPM shift capability , SFI-approved billet flywheel , and a complete package of premium installation components, this kit delivers outstanding strength, smooth performance, excellent highway drivability, and race-proven reliability for street, pro-touring, and high-performance applications.
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