At Archer Racing they've abused more T56s than anyone-else on the planet! If there's a question regarding which version (Yes, Virginia, there are different types of T56s) they'll know the answer.
As for mating up to a Ford push-rod-type (A joke...as in a "Real Motor"...) motor...didn't McLeod (Spelling?) just come out with a modular bell-housing system?
6 gears in one of these cars? Sounds like a good thing to me!
Best of luck with your project.
Manny
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