General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION
All Dodge Vipers are equipped with a Borg Warner six speed manual transmission (T-56). There are no other transmission options available for this vehicle.

The T-56 transmission has an aluminum exterior case and six forward gear ratios. All gears including reverse are synchronized. The transmission weighs 61.3 kg (135 pounds) with the bell housing attached. It has a torque capacity of 657 Nm (485 ft. lbs).

The gear ratios are as follows:
- First Gear: 2.66
- Second Gear: 1.78
- Third Gear: 1.30
- Fourth Gear: 1.00
- Fifth Gear: 0.74
- Sixth Gear: 0.50
- Reverse Gear: 2.90





IDENTIFICATION
Located on the left side of the aluminum tail housing is a cast pad. The pad has the vehicle identification number stamped on it. This number should match the vehicle identification number located on the dash pad.

A bar code tag is also located on the left side of the transmission case. These numbers should be used when ordering parts for this transmission.





On the right side of the tail housing there is a Viper emblem. It is casted directly into the aluminum tail housing.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANT
The T-56 transmission uses a special type of lubricant called Dexron II-E or Dexron III. This new fluid can withstand higher temperatures than standard Dexron II, Mercon or Mopar 7176 fluid. The use of standard Dexron II, Mercon or Mopar 7176 automatic transmission fluid is not recommended. This is because of the high temperature encountered within the transmission.

Hypoid gear lube is not to be used in this transmission. Use of hypoid gear lube will cause hard shifting effort and/or transmission failure.