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Originally Posted by Randy@ddmworks

The C6 & C5 have the same driveline setup. Front engine to a "torque tube"(manual has the clutch at the engine, auto has a flex plate there)then the tranmission in the rear(auto has torque converter here). The transmission(4L60/80e or T-56)does not have a tail shaft, it has 12" splined output shaft that slides in the getrag diff, and is bolt directly together.

The only T-56's that will work in the Kappa's are from the SSR(this is what was in the concept, and the Hot Rod Solstice), the 98+ F-body's, and the GTO's. All will need an adapter ring/new bellhousing.

Ah, thank you for the clarification Randy!

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	Moose GXP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Macomb Twp, MI	Quote: Originally Posted by Randy@ddmworks The C6 & C5 have the same driveline setup. Front engine to a "torque tube"(manual has the clutch at the engine, auto has a flex plate there)then the tranmission in the rear(auto has torque converter here). The transmission(4L60/80e or T-56)does not have a tail shaft, it has 12" splined output shaft that slides in the getrag diff, and is bolt directly together. The only T-56's that will work in the Kappa's are from the SSR(this is what was in the concept, and the Hot Rod Solstice), the 98+ F-body's, and the GTO's. All will need an adapter ring/new bellhousing. Ah, thank you for the clarification Randy! __________________ 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