Was the T56 Magnum swap worth it? Driving Review

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i rushed the T56 Magnum install before the Project Car Challenge, so we didnt really get to see how well it worked on the street.
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[@quarawlisstafford487]

When your watching a Rob Dahm video and he doesnt have a outro soo mid sentence the video just ends, you sit there for a moment staring like oh, uhhh okay i guess the videos over now.😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️

[@vdochev]

LOL, I know the feeling!

[@ACEMEDIA]

Thought I was the only one.

[@SalmanC]

I’m sure it will be able to handle all the power that the 4 rotor won’t be producing.

[@RobDahm]

😂😂😂

[@Avboden]

Damn man, he has a family!

[@Bman2393]

@@RobDahm i god this is so sweet this comment aged like fine wine

[@michax175]

@@Bman2393 lol

[@coopnhtown]

@@Bman2393 it sure did🤣

[@zeekdavis11]

Thank you LiquidIV! One of the few times I don’t mind sitting through a sponsor pitch. Might even check them out

[@alexlam24]

Ha magnum something you definitely don't use

[@calebharvey5295]

alexlam24 lol

[@sukdeezs9392]

Neither do you

[@alexlam24]

You are the worst Uber ever

[@svelob1944]

Request An uber burn baby burnn

[@avelsanjuan5573]

I dont get it

[@pushrodgarage8716]

The T56 magnum is such a good upgrade for any car. I can’t believe how easy it seems to be to adapt them with the adapter plates available as well

[@BenPortermike]

Holy shift. its a T-fif- T-six- its a 357 magnum that will blow away your stock trans. it will short throw your stock trans into the garbage. magnum. its got electrolytes

[@RobDahm]

Closed captioning provided by Ben 😂😂😂

[@Hachiae]

plants crave electrolytes

[@bigolbootycheeks9138]

But what are electrolytes?!

[@Hachiae]

+Big 'ol Booty Cheeks its what plants crave

[@bigolbootycheeks9138]

Hachi Roku because Brondo's got electrolytes

[@Floordford]

Throw distance is accurately depicted on sticker.

[@kylekeogh2731]

He can change the gears but he can’t change my mind that the insight is better than the 4 rotor

[@silentpolarrbear]

At least we get videos of the insight...

[@KameTrick]

I just rebuilt the T56 in my LS 240SX drift/street car so it’s neat to see the differences; watching you drive I can tell the magnum trans is more notchy/deliberate on shifting and has a shorter throw than the regular 6-speed👍

[@Jonny_trans]

Kame Trick the “magnum” actually means it’s not a T56 at all it’s a TR6060

[@KameTrick]

Jon Fanning I did get that from watching the video but guess I didn’t show it in my comment haha. 😅

[@srslash901]

the word your looking for is your car is a little more seasoned or polished

[@DjStanceZ]

srslash901 refined.

[@sojuhuynh4492]

streamlined

[@TheShiphoo]

Mature

[@shyyzzz]

anal

[@b_mb4948]

Better then all _Fast and Furious_ shift scenes combined... P.S Will there be an engine rebuild on the 3-rotor in the future at some point? [Due to Apex seal failure]

[@internetperson8146]

hopeful for this too

[@b_mb4948]

Lucky Rooster Darnit! It was the auto correct that did it. I am innocent! Good eyes on your part though *:)*

[@bigolbootycheeks9138]

If he doesn't rebuild it after it goes, he's a fucker. And he knows better to not keep a 20b car on hand.

[@thagamz2146]

>watch some random stuff >rob posts video >ofuk >pause whatever the hell you're doing >watch rob's video

[@key.5244]

Boi Alpha Rob too, not that Beta with a Corvette

[@ianjohnston8057]

Hey, just a heads up for basically every car-- Your gas gauge usually has an arrow inside of it pointing to the side the gas door is on. If it doesn't have an arrow, it's the side the gas gauge is on.

[@wespuerta]

That smile from that small 3rd gear pull at 4:25 :D

[@MsPagani1]

U need to post the detail on how/where to buy the parts and estimate price in the discription

[@sean-pecor]

Life hack: The fuel gauge in your instrument panel has a fuel pump symbol. Next to the symbol is a triangle pointer and the side that the pointer is on (left or right of the fuel pump) indicates what side your fuel door is on.

[@S3ATRTLEFAMING]

3:07 the new fast and furious looks so good 😍😍

[@jasonlo6710]

That laugh at @4:37 is the genuine laugh from a kid who had the first taste of candy.

[@crankgod]

4:37 When the teacher tell you to go home but she forgot to give you homework

[@ImTheEpicCanadian]

I love you Rob.

[@LarsMarsCars]

04:34 How close to redline was that pull? It sounds like this engine can rev to infinity, lol. Sounds eargasmic!

[@RobDahm]

Abel had the rev limiter lifted to 8500. It wasn’t close to that. She loves to wind out. It’s so damn sexy now

[@norgepalm7315]

Rob Dahm omg pls do a video of you just doing pulls with only sound of the car

[@key.5244]

water bear Mic'd up bay and exhaust

[@EA40]

Alex already disliked this video, so I guess I gotta like it now :(

[@tscooter22]

Thanks for reminding me to give him a thumbs up. Get on it, gang!

[@510ology6]

My dudes got 911 seats and a evo wheel lmao this car is Frankenstein asf💀

[@niallcorcoran4437]

510 Ology thats not an evo wheel. thats a sparco wheel.

[@harisyoung4110]

@@niallcorcoran4437 yea sparco from stock evo 8

[@ctraltdel6510]

Who cares?

[@nottommy1002]

I was not ready for how small that first shift throw was lol. Gave me a little chuckle. What a cool car man

[@Shakshuka69]

looks like a Miata 6 speed with an IRP shifter, except it doesn't sound like its dry inside and about to explode.

[@seanwilson1175]

Great video Rob - much love from NZ

[@rblifestyle9964]

Sean Wilson Rfb

[@enja001]

Tyler Hansen nah nah nah. T fucking D

[@Belicose777]

Thinking about building a 4 rotor with a big turbo for my first ever car. Just got my license. Super excited.

[@tscooter22]

It's amazing how much more drivable it is with the new turbo setup. If you and/or your viewers go back and look at the 'What it's like to drive a 3 rotor RX7' video (something like that) you'll be surprised how different it is. The old setup had the worst turbo lag imaginable. I wonder how much power it would have had with all rotors running full song. Perhaps my 889 hp guess might have been closer. ;-) Thanks for the video, Rob. I always love seeing your RX-7 content!

[@PeRRXX]

Have you clean up the 3 rotor yet? If not please do because this is a beautiful car. And is that a Porsche bucket in the drivers?

[@M0l2175UN3]

Just ordered my CD00A and all the goods from collins adapter for mine. hope im as happy with it as you are this.

[@tomhiggins4816]

Cant wait to see this car properly dialed in at the project car challenge next year

[@レオナルドジェームズ]

where's tha 4 rotors Rob 😈😂😂😂😂 man I'm so excited to see that on tha roads keep up tha good work love your videos man 😁😁

[@dumpsterstu4474]

Got to hear it more than B is for Build. Thanks for the braaaps Rob.

[@MidnightMechanic]

This is why the T-56 is one of the most popular aftermarket and stock performance transmissions ever built, able to handle whatever amount of power you throw at it. The Magnum model shouldn't shear the synchronizers like a stock T-56, that's a common complaint.

[@Birdhouseboi810]

Must have your wideband sensor disconnected.

[@Birdhouseboi810]

No it'll give an e code. I have the same mtx-l as he does. But he may have the plus.

[@Mrmudbone_gaming]

Tbh the T56 isn’t a bad trans. It can support up to 500-600 HP. And with the right short shifter 👌🏽. The magnum is just a crazy beast and with the right shirt shifter is an entirely different beast!

[@jebessmann3345]

I think the word REFINED is a acceptable word too. Great video Rob. Can't wait to seen more.

[@harrisondodge6956]

You can pick these transmissions up for $1500, and they come bolted to an aluminum-block LS motor, so if you need a swap... T56 holds a lot more power than most other OEM transmissions. I would love to see a T56 and K-swapped Miata. Makes for a heavier trans but a lighter engine, which shifts the weight distribution more rear-ward to get that extra honda power down.

[@jakebailey5537]

a magnum is not 1,500...

[@mattgr7076]

The LS definitely isn't meant to go up around 8000+ rpm, so how's the t56 hold up at those kinds of rpms on the rotary?

[@JohnD595]

5:42 i think the word your looking for is streetable

[@throttleblip1]

Love that shift sequence slow down lol fast and the furious style

[@adamrichardson2227]

5:08 What all of us are gonna do when we see the 4 rotor run.

[@michaelmichaelmotorcycle2174]

The way you described the stock transmission reminds me of my s2000 transmission

[@Itspacifics]

I just want to see you walk that corvette...

[@izzaturrahimabdulrahman8803]

it's 3 in the morning here and i'm watching someone play with a meatstick totally worth it. btw, i totally understand your reaction at 5:08

[@Superstuffed]

I got that GTO T56.. notchy AF! 🤘

[@marajgarage]

Did you ever look into a MagnumXL? I'm using one for my LS swap in my BRZ. The shifter on the XL is further back than the T56 and lines up dead center to where the stock one used to be!

[@JAKETSU99]

WE NEED MORE VIDEOS LIKE DIS

[@breezy2092]

God dahm that exhaust note is quite amazing

[@dnasty_fox]

@robdahm Rotary for life!! I need to do more with first gen RX7 and rotary powered Miata. Keep posting these video's definitely motivation..👍

[@ChazAdams]

When are you going to provide a wide ranging update talking about the move to Cali, what’s going on with your business back in Detroit etc?

[@williambryant100]

3:13 shit had me rolling lmao😂😂 perfect slow shifting.

[@kennyjean392]

That thing sounds so sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bluecollarjose]

Forgot to mention that the t56 Magnum does not prevent STDs.

[@dionrest8557]

j b the magnum is too big for me :(

[@skippy2987]

It does help smash STI's though

[@mortenhartvigkristiansen7760]

it most definitely does. if you meet a girl in a bar and you tell her about your new t56 transmission. you will not get lucky that night.

[@gratefulaya192]

you know on the dashboard where you gas gage is located, there is a tiny arrow which points either left or right and this lets you know which side the fuel filler door is located

[@MichaelBacon212]

Hey Rob Dahm, I love the Ghostbusters shirt!!!!!

[@alixyz2310]

The best engine sound I ever heard and will ever hear, really

[@jerseydave2265]

I’m supposed to be getting ready for work but ehhh rather watch this

[@key.5244]

Jersey Dave Me too lmao

[@key.5244]

I Am Sekou Why are you salty though? You're syaing some reckless shit on like every comment 😂

[@jerseydave2265]

I Am Sekou mannnn I just got off work at 11:30 😂😂😂

[@twte5647]

Had a T56 on my Terminator cobra, the engine will blow before the transmission ever does. They're strong as shit!

[@morkovija]

That annoying buzz in my left ear was not from the 4 rotor Rob!!

[@That77mav]

Think imma throw a t56 magnum behind my 383 build going in my 77 maverick 💪🏽

[@andyperrett4015]

Sounds angrier . Cheers for this vid

[@matthewstorm5188]

One HUGE downside of the Magnum is shifter location. The problem here is that the term ‘T56 Magnum’ suggests the transmission is a drop-in for the T56. But the shifter is about four inches forward compared to the standard T56. This forces anyone wanting to use this transmission forces T56 applications to cut an additional hole four inches forward and possibly have to deal with interference between the shifter and stereo and/or center console. Or use shifter extenders that may not fit under the car between the transmission and transmission tunnel. Admittedly, you can now get the Magnum F, which is a true drop-in replacement. But it was a long time coming, which forced MANY people to buy the ill-fitting original. Of course, the Magnum F also costs more.

[@kingevanek]

I can’t wait until everything in this car is sorted out. Interior trim etc all the little things

[@TrojanHorse1959]

Key words, "The T56 Magnum works!"...and that's all we need to know. LOL!

[@desertfox4273]

Who needs a radio when theirs a rotary under the hood. Just sounds sickely, cant wait to see the 4 rotor tearing it up. id totally have a licence plate that said rotofap

[@jd-ry9zh]

Rob I love your videos, keep up the good work

[@Invitingsauce]

Hell coming from a mt-82 mustang any trans shifts great

[@SneakyPeteJr]

Im considering a T56 swap on a 2jz build. Would it be a good thing or just get a r154 or a w58?

[@Kurisuvision]

The word you're thinking of Rob, is refined.

[@snaccattacc4252]

When will the three rotor finally give out?😩😩😩

[@tylerharr3485]

The diff (quick change) is a very good choice very easy to work on

[@lungelinecowboy]

That click click in between gears is very mechanical and beautiful to watch. I'm curious to know how it will behave being thrown fast into a gear at the drag strip.

[@PortfolioAutomotive]

Car sounds AMAZING!

[@lucasrustt]

explain to us how the batterys on the insight work, if it's worth to replace, or do like some people that just take it out

[@PK-R]

Three rotors sound soooo good! Soo much better than a two rotor.

[@knappe3223]

Thing sounds like a 2 cycle Ryobi string trimmer lol

[@typicalbamboozler6030]

i loved my t56/LS2 in my 06 gto. unfortunately totaled it, (dont drink and drive) never had a chance to get rid of that damn 1st to 4th thing so it was annoying driving it at low speeds. now im currently looking for a t56 to do my ls1 swap on my FD. (rotary peoples anger intensifies) i always liked the notchy shifts it feels so mechanical and direct and i never had a chance to install my gmm ripshifter so i still have it. hopefully it fits on a t56 fom the 99-02 pontiac-camaro that im looking for.

[@khiribrooks2485]

T56 T56 magnum Tr6060 are all different transmissions just clearing up the mis information in this video

[@rosolinotv3690]

T-56 Magnum = aftermarket version of the TR6060

[@BoostnLT1]

T56 case + TR6060 internals= T56 magnum

[@InitialEngineers]

Don’t worry guys . A couple more years and the 4 rotor will be done. He should have just gotten Dan to do it for 200$ Bocks .

[@alexanderscallion8814]

Hey Rob, there's some sort of weird high pitched whine coming through the left channel in your video, mostly noticeable for the first few minutes where the soundscape is relatively quiet, probably microphone buzz or something, just letting you know, if you weren't already aware. Peace.

[@skippy2987]

3:10 Fast and Furious throwback... How's the cooling system going? (No I'm not gonna stop asking that until you don't need the thermofans until you get to really heavy traffic)

[@jakefitzpatrick8550]

This thing sounds so damn good

[@gsppuffer]

Man power looks so smooth compared to the old setup where it looked like it punched you in the chest when boost kicked in

[@davidjteo]

Rob your car is so much more mature now

[@matthewstorm5188]

One HUGE downside of the Magnum is shifter location. The problem here is that the term ‘T56 Magnum’ suggests a direct drop-in replacement for the T56. But the shifter is about four inches forward compared to the standard T56. This forces anyone wanting to use this transmission in T56 applications to cut an additional hole four inches forward and possibly have to deal with interference between the shifter and stereo and/or center console. Or use shifter extenders that are expensive and may not fit under the car between the transmission and transmission tunnel. Admittedly, you can now get the Magnum F, which is a true drop-in replacement. But it was a long time coming, which forced MANY people to buy the ill-fitting original. Of course, the Magnum F also costs more. But it is still cheaper than buying the original (which should NEVER have been sold as an upgrade to the T56) and trying to adapt it.

[@Adam1400_]

I heard water.... is also good for staying hydrated

[@ashy_gee6]

Longer videos Rob please!

[@-CLASSIFIED-]

tbh i never really found my tr6060 notchy. shifted quite well imo

[@5LEEPERISAH23I1]

Sounds so good!

[@FastballRacing]

Awesome stuff Rob!

[@NOSman666]

Not sure if you want to disclose that but how close did it cost you to go T56 Magnum with all the additional parts and modifications?

[@GuillotineStare]

1/5th of this video was an ad. LMAO DAHHHMMMMMMMMM BOI

[@brandondeel3567]

I love the sounds your car makes:) eargasmic...

[@_baller]

Did Walmart make the T56?

[@noahigarta]

Man that RX-7 sounds beautiful

[@slowgoat6089]

My 2006 Gto T56 blew up. Will the T56 Magnum fit?!

[@ExhaustedOfficial]

Great review and video as always !!💪🏻🔥🔥

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

Liquid IV sounds like that next level pedialyte.

[@eb2675]

at 3:35 you describe where reverse is that's not the same as indicated on the shift knob.