Tremec Magnum XL swap

darksykal

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thing is badass man

how is that transmission oil pump triggered? i assume it's not always on but just triggers based on rpm?
 

Robert M

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Yep, just not financially worth it. The T56 XL comes with SFI bellhousing, i get a much lighter and arguably stronger driveshaft and if I wanted, I could've gone with a more aggressive 1st gear. Those are huge perks.

I have looked at this swap and seen it for $4K + or -. I would also do the 2.66 first gear if/when I go the XL direction. If my car still had it's oem 2008 3.31's I would probably choose the wider ratio first gear option (is that a 2.97?) for the XL, but with my 3.73 axle gear, the better choice in my opinion is the 2.66 and then the gear spread is more along the lines of a close ratio transmission which will keep the engine in the "sweet spot" rpm wise instead of larger rpm drops between gear changes which is experienced with a wider ratio transmission.....

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Very cool, it's gonna change the car for the better big time. I'm getting ready to do the same. I have a quote from Modern Driveline, I'm going 2.97 first as I have the 3.31 gears. Who did you buy your kit from? Anything I need to watch for during the install?
 

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Very cool, it's gonna change the car for the better big time. I'm getting ready to do the same. I have a quote from Modern Driveline, I'm going 2.97 first as I have the 3.31 gears. Who did you buy your kit from? Anything I need to watch for during the install?
You may have to clearance the shelid and bell to clear the heater core tube. Plan to replace throw out bearing if you keep the same 26 spline clutch, remoe trans cooler and lines. Besides that, pretty straight forward.

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