They use the 5.9 in the SR-71
At 05:39 PM 12/19/98 EST, you wrote:
>In a message dated 12/19/98 5:11:10 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>stei0302@cs.fredonia.edu writes:
>
><< The top contender
> at the moment is the Richmond T-56. That's what is being used in the
> SR-71 Dakota, so it appears to be compatible with the drivetrain...
> I'd like to have to do as little customizing (i.e. cutting up stuff)
> as possible... >>
>Jon, doesnt the SR-71 have the entire Viper drivetrain? If that is the case
>then that tranny may not bolt up properly to our 5.2 or.9, although the Viper
>engine is basically the same block to tranny bolt configuration. Again, with
>that being the case it may bolt up, but you may have to alter and fab a new
>opening for the shifter assembley due to a possible shift in position, no pun
>intended. So, if you do chose that route, you more than likely will have to
>order a custom driveshaft. If the T-56 is the chosen tranny, plan on a little
>cutting and a little ordering custom parts!
>Eric
>but let me know if it works! I want that rearend too!
>
>
W . Jack Hilton III
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