6spd questions

[Brandon83]

I have a manual 3.4. My tranny sucks as anybody with a T5. I want to replace mine but I dont want to just end up with the same problems I am having now. Does anybody know if the T56 has the same reverse problems? If not dose it have the same bolt pattern as the T5? Hopefuly I can do the swap, does any one have any answers or comments?

[98Camaro3.8]

The T-56 will not just bolt up, it would take some serious fabrication. You would probably also have to change your rear end gears to keep the rpms close to normal.
It's probably best just to keep the T-5. What problems are you having?

[Brandon83]

Its popping out of reverse, and every once in a while it pops out of second if I dont hold it in.

[L32Projekt]

The M6 has a different bellhousing, i.e. the bolt pattern won't match up. If you're going to stay NA, I'd say go with a Centerforce clutch if you're having problems with the clutch's holding ability. If you're having a problem with getting into reverse, I think it may be a problem with your flexplate? Anyone that's real knowledgeable about drivetrains, correct me if I'm wrong.

[Brandon83]

when it pops out of reverse it SLAMS! But when it pops out of second its not hard.

[SilverRS96]

i had that problem in my jeep...they replaced some clip in my tranny...but i also had it lifted 5 inches so who knows

[Brandon83]

Is there a different 5spd that dosent have the problems as the T5, that I could put in mine?

[L32Projekt]

As far as I know, the 5-speed in our cars are pretty reliable. If you're having problems maybe there was some extreme abuse of the vehicle somewhere in it's history, and the transmission should be looked at by aprofessional and repaired. Maybe a synchro has gone out? I'd personally take it to a shop and have it repaired, and if that wasn't feasible I'd replace it with a unit of the same type.

Let me break out the service manual...

For jumping out of gear:
1. Worn offset lever plastic insert or loose lever.
2. Worn or damaged control assembly, shift forks, selector plates, interlock plate, selector arm, shift rail, springs or shift cover.
3. Worn or tapered gear teeth, worn or damaged synchronizer assemblies, excessive end play caused by worn thrust washers or output shaft gears.

There ya go...

[hockeyman]

Had a similar problem on my 76 T/A, with a 4spd. Synchro's were worn to sh*t and the trans kept jumping out of gear. $600 if I carried the trans in to the shop, so I converted it to auto.

-Marc

[Brandon83]

Today I went to gearhead transmisions. They said they will rebuild it for $600. But I also test drove a 2000 3.8 auto today and was quite satified, although its not a Z but a hell of a lot better than the 3.4. So hopefully I can say good-by for a while to all the repairs I dumped into her. It will be my 3rd camaro, hopefully my next will be an SS. But thanks for the help.

[L32Projekt]

Some times ya gotta gut your losses and run, good luck in getting the new Camaro. ;)