Just wondering is a ba/bf T56 gearbox the same bolt pattern as a AU T5 , and/or do they fit into a AU ute ??

Cheers

as in t5 bellhousing to t56 gearbox?? NO!
but the ba,bf and fg dohc has the same block patturn as au so you can fit the bf t56 to the au block but you will also have to use bf flywheel, clutch and convert to hydraulic clutch slave and pedal..
otherwise yes.....

cheers for the info. hyd clutch would prob be better lol , im over cracking the pedal mount and firewall