[joyridin']

The biggest issue I had was the diameter of the T-56 body near the shifter area. My frame narrowed back and the trans was just too wide. Most other trans narrow down near the tailshaft, the T-56 does not. My driveshaft is about 10" from c/l of u-joint to u-joint and no problems.

Correct on the camshaft/big engine scenario. I have a 383 SBC and it is a waste. Like I said earlier, you either have no first gear, or cannot use 6th gear.