torque tube to BBC

**Alloy40** · 12-24-2007, 11:40 AM

Is it possible to adapt a C-5, T-56 / torque tube to a ZZ502 BBC crate motor? I know I can convert to an open drive shaft, but I would prefer to keep the tube... thank you...

**Z06chevelle** · 01-19-2008, 07:07 AM

Looking at the back of the clutch housing where the torque tube connects to, it looks very close to the same mounting. The big question is do you have a manual trans, or an automatic?

**Alloy40** · 01-19-2008, 07:22 AM

I don't have either yet.. But I would prefer a 6spd. I am looking for a local Bellhousing back c5 donor chassis now.

**Alloy40** · 01-19-2008, 08:34 AM

http://www.mcleodind.com/downloads/p...DFs/Page_9.pdf

Mcleod has a modular bell housing that I believe I can make work. It has plates to add or remove to change the depth and the end is machine-able to match the end of the C5 torque tube. I think I won't even need to change the length of the output shaft. Just have the flywheel drilled to match the C5 pressure plate and find the right pilot bearing... Seems easy enough?