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whtgmc68 · 09-14-2018, 07:22 AM

It would have a 10 bolt rear axle that isn't exceptionally strong and you would have to do a lot of cutting and welding to get it to work, if the width is right. You can get the stuff to convert your 12 bolt to disc brakes and you would have a stronger rear axle. As for the brakes and spindles, you may be able to use the spindles, but I dont know for sure. If you can, then Corvette Z06 brakes would be fairly cheap and are much better than the F-body brakes.

If it were me, I would take the engine, tranny and wiring harness and sell the rest. You will probably make your money back pretty easily. In my area, used high mileage T56's go for about $1K, so that would mean a running 300 HP LS1 for $500!

09-14-2018, 07:22 AM	#6
whtgmc68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: King, NC Posts: 63	Re: 1999 Trans Am 5.7 6 speed It would have a 10 bolt rear axle that isn't exceptionally strong and you would have to do a lot of cutting and welding to get it to work, if the width is right. You can get the stuff to convert your 12 bolt to disc brakes and you would have a stronger rear axle. As for the brakes and spindles, you may be able to use the spindles, but I dont know for sure. If you can, then Corvette Z06 brakes would be fairly cheap and are much better than the F-body brakes. If it were me, I would take the engine, tranny and wiring harness and sell the rest. You will probably make your money back pretty easily. In my area, used high mileage T56's go for about $1K, so that would mean a running 300 HP LS1 for $500!