Shifter Suggestions

[spartacus]

I have a T-bucket with a 350 chevy in it and 350 transmission. I need to replace the shifter in it with something. I'm looking for one with a tall shift knob if possible. Does anyone have a good suggestion?

 

[Spanky]

This is mine. It's a cheapo Mr Gasket unit I bought from JC Whitney years ago. Still available through Auto Zone I believe. Works fine, but no reverse lockout (which could be a problem).

 

[Indycars]

My original shifter for my TH350 before I changed to the 4 speed 200-4R was from a Mustang.

I used a bell crank to reverse the direction so it was normal for the driver. The pivot for the bell crank used a threaded boss that was already on the trans. I still have it somewhere in the garage. I suppose it might be possible to lengthen it.




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[Houch]

I plan on putting a tall shifter in mine as well. Wanted a Lokar but can't justify the cost. Check out Genie Shifter. They have a good selection.

 

[fletcherson]

My original shifter for my TH350 before I changed to the 4 speed 200-4R was from a Mustang.

I used a bell crank to reverse the direction so it was normal for the driver. The pivot for the bell crank used a threaded boss that was already on the trans. I still have it somewhere in the garage. I suppose it might be possible to lengthen it.

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Good old mustang/ pinto/ maverick shifters... put them in several over time. You could reverse the throws based on the transmission linkage pawl connection... ie: top or bottom connection. I used to snag GM column shift linkage parts too... very adaptable and adjustable.

 

[choppedtop]

Lokar has levers up too 32".

 

[spartacus]

Wow, so many good options out there. Thanks for all the advice. Those Genie Shifters look nice. And I like how cheap the Mr Gasket one is but not having reverse lockout isn't great for me in case I let others drive it which I do sometimes.

 

[choppedtop]

Do you mean you could get in reverse by mistake or engine start in reverse?

 

[spartacus]

Do you mean you could get in reverse by mistake or engine start in reverse?

I love the Lokar brand and they have cable shifters and long arm ones too but they are all 400-500 bucks for something pretty simple. I don't know if they are worth the extra cost. I thought about a ratchet shifter as well, not long arm, but still cool. And, yes I don't want people to be able to hit reverse by mistake. Starting in reverse would also be bad but less likely to happen.

 

[fletcherson]

I love the Lokar brand and they have cable shifters and long arm ones too but they are all 400-500 bucks for something pretty simple. I don't know if they are worth the extra cost. I thought about a ratchet shifter as well, not long arm, but still cool. And, yes I don't want people to be able to hit reverse by mistake. Starting in reverse would also be bad but less likely to happen.

I see used cable shifters often on marketplace. It’s also swap meet season so, if you aren’t in a hurry, you should be able to find a used one for much less.

 

[spartacus]

I see used cable shifters often on marketplace. It’s also swap meet season so, if you aren’t in a hurry, you should be able to find a used one for much less.

I wish my town had these on Marketplace, it's rare here.

 

[Indycars]

You don't say which Genie you are going to use so I don't know how much your spending. Below is the shifter I use now.

You will want to know which way the cable exits from the shifter. Most exit from the front but I want a rear exit, so I bought this B&M shifter. It has a 12.72 inch shift lever length. It also has a reverse lockout and neutral safety switch.

$260

B&M 80775 B&M Automatic Detent Shifter - Unimatic

The B&M Unimatic is one of our easiest shifters to install and operate. Our engineers designed this performance automatic shifter to resemble a manual 4-speed shifter. This shifter uses the factory transmission detents for easy positive shifts and is an ideal replacement for moving your column...

www.holley.com

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[spartacus]

You don't say which Genie you are going to use so I don't know how much your spending. Below is the shifter I use now.

You will want to know which way the cable exits from the shifter. Most exit from the front but I want a rear exit, so I bought this B&M shifter. It has a 12.72 inch shift lever length. It also has a reverse lockout and neutral safety switch.

$260

B&M 80775 B&M Automatic Detent Shifter - Unimatic

The B&M Unimatic is one of our easiest shifters to install and operate. Our engineers designed this performance automatic shifter to resemble a manual 4-speed shifter. This shifter uses the factory transmission detents for easy positive shifts and is an ideal replacement for moving your column...

www.holley.com

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I think I'm going to get this one. Thanks

 

[Indycars]

I guess you prefer the rear exit cable. They have been hard to find when I was looking.