What is the reason for the auto conversion ?
I've seen many conversions where the lower frame rails were cut out to make room for the auto trans conversion. Not a good idea. Most all of the ones I've done, been involved with, were for owners with left leg issues but still wanted to drive there...
Is there any effort difference in going into reverse with the key on or off ?
should be very hard to get to reverse with the key off.
The skip shift and reverse lock out solenoids have the same plug and can be mixed, check.
Reverse is synchronized in the T56.
First what year is your Viper ?
If you have a pre-2000 you will need the trans modified for the speed sensor.
Other than the trans you’ll need the correct driveshaft slip yoke. The 6060 is .200” larger diameter. The trans crossmember will need to be modified for the mount stud. It is farther...
The 96 and up axle shafts are stronger than the 95 and earlier OE shafts . The outer yoke shaft was revised and is a larger diameter and less prone to twist or breaking. If you find a used set be sure they have a smooth plunge for the full length of the spline to ensure they are not twisted and...
Bob, Thanks for the assessment of the upgrades and what were you doing in Mexico with your Viper ?
The work with the DoE has finished and also the full build of four Challenger Drag Paks with one to complete. This will help with the turn around time on the transmissions.
First I've heard of this, what failures are you seeing ?
With the pedals adjusted all the way forward the ratios are the same as the earlier non adj. pedal set up.
All Viper T-56 transmissions have the Kevlar lined blocker rings. The pre 96 units used Dextron 3, Castrol Syntorq was developed for 96 and up to eliminate the neutral gear rattle that was aggravated by the cam change. This oil also has a higher shear strength and temp tolerance than the ATF...
The noise is neutral gear rattle and it increases with temp as the transmission internal clearances expand. The ATF requirement of the 6060 and the increased inertia of the larger gears has made the noise more noticiable.
From the description of the noise it is not related to the clutch or...
The 9310 gear steel T-56 trans can be identified by two rings cut into the end of the input shaft spline.
All Viper T-56 transmissions have carbon lined blocker rings. The early GM versions had paper.
Borg Warner pre-filled all of the transmissions w/ Dexron III ATF prior to shipping to...
You must use ATF in a 6060 transmission. I worked with SRT early on with the Challenger 6060. Due to the amount of synchronizer area with the triple cones, heavier oils will cause drag and clashing on shifts. Some cold down shifts would block you out totally.
I have looked at some of the...
What year is the Viper ?
You could contact the factory service rep direct and fill him in on the trans noise. I have not heard of the dealers repairing a Viper trans. Just R&R.
We have been looking for a Viper 6060 trans to look at adding a speed sensor and some possible ratio swaps, but none are available as cores. Any bad units are being replaced under warranty at this time.
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You are correct that there seven listed in the diagram and there are selective shims for setting the input/mainshaft & cluster/extension end play/preload. Four of the labeled thrust washers (68,74,135,139) are for the reverse and idler gear. #26 and 38 are plates that connect the main shaft to...
Very odd issue, the use of certain oils will swell the friction material on the synchro blocker rings. This will cause the blockers to drag on the speed gears and burn the cone. When this happens the shifts are very notchy, then you will get clash as the friction material wears away.
The T-56...
03 is the first year for the one piece cluster T-56 transmission. I have not had any sent in for a 3rd gear whine. A lead or involute issue on the gear tooth profile could cause a noise.
Do you feel any vibration when you hear the gear noise ?
The 6060 has some common pieces with the T-56. The biggest difference is the triple / double synchro set up. This was first introduced into the Vette T-56 due to the constant run drive shaft.
Until I get to look at some 6060's with miles on them I'll stick with the T-56 w/9310 steel gears.
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