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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 05:15 PM
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M156 to Tremec manual transmission adapter plate

Hey guys. Does anyone want/need a bellhousing adapter plate that will mate an M156 to a Tremec Magnum (TR6060) 6-speed manual gearbox? GM bolt pattern.

I'm commissioning one to be made for personal use, and it's no more work to have additional ones made at the same time. The adapter plate will be very similar to the one below, except with two additional holes at the bottom for the Magnum bellhousing. It's a CNC'd part that's a bit less than an inch thick, and it suits the front-sump M156 (not the rear sump one though).

It won't be cheap. But the price will depend on how many adapter plates are made (more is better). There's no money in this for me, just figured I'd offer it out to the community for anyone that wants to do a manual conversion.

PM me if you're interested.

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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:07 PM
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Interesting, what car are you using his for? And who can make it run with the MT?
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 06:06 AM
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I'd probably buy one. The M156/T56 in a classic car would be a cool setup.
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 11:20 AM
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I'm interested too. But who can make it run lol
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 11:44 AM
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For sure this adapter is just one piece of the manual conversion puzzle, but as anyone whose does this kind of stuff knows, it is arguably the most crucial and difficult one. I'll be swapping it into a early Benz, with a standalone, etc.

There probably won't be another run of these adapter plates (and none will be put on the shelf) so if you want one, PM me soon.
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 12:29 PM
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Also, somebody should verify this, but I think the M156 bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as M112/M113.

So this same adapter would work for the guys wanting to do the 55 swap!
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 12:48 PM
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I would be interested to see it done but we are having trouble getting these cars over 18PSI of boost...let alone a manual conversion...
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Old Apr 14, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JKav
Also, somebody should verify this, but I think the M156 bellhousing bolt pattern is the same as M112/M113.
How sure are you on this fact? I'm looking for a bellhousing from a M156 trans but noone wants to sell it seperatly from the trans it self.
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Somebody do this in an E55 because it would be awesome.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 12:47 AM
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How sure are you on this fact? I'm looking for a bellhousing from a M156 trans but noone wants to sell it seperatly from the trans it self.
You are looking for a 722.9 bellhousing which is totally different than a 722.6 bellhousing. I would believe it if the bolt pattern to the block is the same though but that wouldn't help you.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 04:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Rocman8
You are looking for a 722.9 bellhousing which is totally different than a 722.6 bellhousing. I would believe it if the bolt pattern to the block is the same though but that wouldn't help you.
As long as the bolt pattern is the same to the engine block it doesn't matter if I source a bellhousing from a 722.6 or a 722.9. I've compared some pictures on eBay now and from the looks of it, the bolt pattern seems to be the same on both but I need someone to verify it.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:25 AM
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Double check in epc but I looked a few months ago and found a compatible bellhousing from a 722.6. I have a project on the to do list that involves an m156 and a 722.6. So I was looking into it. I think all the late model v6-v8s are the same.
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Old Apr 15, 2016 | 10:50 AM
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Both transmissions share the same bolt pattern 100%
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 04:32 AM
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^^ And what about the v12's?
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Old Apr 16, 2016 | 01:28 PM
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^^ And what about the v12's?
Absolutely, 100% As well with the M275's and M137's
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 01:42 AM
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The adapter is confirmed to fit M156 and M112/M113, and it appears that M272/M273, M278/M157 also share this same bellhousing bolt pattern too. Along with the V12s above, it seems.

I'm getting close to a point where I'll need to know how many to make. PM now if you're interested.
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Old Apr 18, 2016 | 07:18 AM
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Yeah to be honest there's not one engine in the past 15 years that Mercedes has produced that I don't think it would fit!
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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 05:21 PM
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Very cool stuff. Do you have any updates for us? I'm considering a similar project.
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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What bellhousing is it for - LS1?
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Interested in adapter plate for m113k. Please msg me for payment.
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 02:06 PM
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That guy Tarvish or whatever his name is on YouTube is putting a manual into his SL55, if this does work on the M113k you should contact him and I bet he will take one.
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Old Aug 31, 2017 | 04:00 PM
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Hey guys. These are available now. Mine was a one-off but I made sure that additional plates can be made too for those interested.

Contact: mendozajc [at] gmail

I don't have any affiliation with the manufacturer so any questions or inquiries need to be directed to the email above.
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Old Jul 16, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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Hi there,
I’m currently doing a conversion into a w124 coupe . Can you sell help with these plate ?

Originally Posted by JKav
For sure this adapter is just one piece of the manual conversion puzzle, but as anyone whose does this kind of stuff knows, it is arguably the most crucial and difficult one. I'll be swapping it into a early Benz, with a standalone, etc.

There probably won't be another run of these adapter plates (and none will be put on the shelf) so if you want one, PM me soon.
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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 11:18 AM
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Little Thread bump but Syvecs just came out with a standalone for the c63, perhaps that would ease the pain with the electronics issue with the swap?
https://www.syvecs.com/product/mercedes/
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