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Originally Posted by Jack B

The Solstice trans is shorter/smoother shifting. The T56 has a long first gear and a 6th gear that needs tons of torque. Fourth gear is 1:1. Both 5th and 6th are overdrive. In short you need close to 400 ft-lbs to make it work.

I used to be able to drive around in 6th gear at 40 mph in my GTO. I disagree that 5th is an overdrive gear on the T56...atleast in the GTO. All T56's are geared differently depending upon application. 1st gear is super tall though....

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	Moose GXP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Macomb Twp, MI	Quote: Originally Posted by Jack B The Solstice trans is shorter/smoother shifting. The T56 has a long first gear and a 6th gear that needs tons of torque. Fourth gear is 1:1. Both 5th and 6th are overdrive. In short you need close to 400 ft-lbs to make it work. I used to be able to drive around in 6th gear at 40 mph in my GTO. I disagree that 5th is an overdrive gear on the T56...atleast in the GTO. All T56's are geared differently depending upon application. 1st gear is super tall though.... __________________ 2007 Deep GXP - M5, Loaded w/o OnStar Mods: JPM Custom Shifter - Stubby Ant - WindRestrictor - Dejon TB Elbow - Dejon BOV Spring - JPM Center Console - JPM Visor Covers - Wester's Tune Future Mods: delayed due to European Vacation!! NASSOA Founding Member