Flapjack Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Would this be ok for a basic shifter for a TH350? My main reason is to get rid of the stock shifter and the crazy linkage my friend created for it. It is just not reliable. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BMM%2D80776&N=700+0&autoview=sku I don't plan on buying this new... it's just simply more than I can afford to spend right now. I'm just making a list of shifters I can look for used. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I think that shifter would work just fine. Although it looks like it might sit a little high in the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Yeah... I kinda wanted something that sat lower. Can the box on the bottom be removed possibly? I thought about this one, too. Not sure if it'll work. The only reason I went with the other was because it shows what gear you're in. http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BMM%2D80775&N=700+0&autoview=sku Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Also, what exactly is the "ratchet" good for. I hadn't checked those out yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forces Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I used to Hurst V-matic shifter for my TH350. It's practically a B&M mega shifter. I didn't use the mounting base on, I sunk the shifter into the tranny tunnel by about 3 1/2 inches. The second shifter you posted a link for, you probably wouldn't ba able to sink it down. That and it would probably be really REALLY tall. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 A ratchet shifter allows you to change gears without having to worry about moving the shifter too far and going into an undesired gear. For instance, say you're in first and want to go to second, all you have to do is push the shifter up once and you're in second, push it up again and you're in third. You don't have to use the ratchet function, you can simply pull up (usually) and shift right into any gear you like (just like a "normal" shifter). Make any sense? I have one and I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I've used a similar B&M shifter and yes, it will stick up kinda tall. The plastic cover is just that; a cover for the ratcheting mechanicals so you're stuck with the hight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patzky1 Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I use that one. Yeah it sticks up kinda high, but my non-car-nut friends always remark that it's "cool". Plus, I like it high that way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Is the Hurst V-matic the same one they sell at AutoZone for $138? Looks just like it. I'm gonna call them and see. That was my next question. Since the shifter is not directly mounted to the tranny, I can take that ridiculous box off, right? I used to Hurst V-matic shifter for my TH350. It's practically a B&M mega shifter. I didn't use the mounting base on, I sunk the shifter into the tranny tunnel by about 3 1/2 inches. The second shifter you posted a link for, you probably wouldn't ba able to sink it down. That and it would probably be really REALLY tall. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Makes perfect sense. Thanks for the info. I really don't need a ratchet shifter, but if I can find a used one for a reasonable price, I'll jump on it. A ratchet shifter allows you to change gears without having to worry about moving the shifter too far and going into an undesired gear. For instance, say you're in first and want to go to second, all you have to do is push the shifter up once and you're in second, push it up again and you're in third. You don't have to use the ratchet function, you can simply pull up (usually) and shift right into any gear you like (just like a "normal" shifter). Make any sense? I have one and I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forces Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Is the Hurst V-matic the same one they sell at AutoZone for $138? Looks just like it. I'm gonna call them and see. That was my next question. Since the shifter is not directly mounted to the tranny, I can take that ridiculous box off, right? I think I paid about $200 for my hurst, which is more expensive than the B&M. IMO the B&M mega shifter is a better choice. It is easier to operate, and it is cheaper, But I wanted to try the hurst version out. read through this, might find some answers: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=115876 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I am using the B&M Hammer shifter with my 700r4 and have solved the sitting up too high problem. Measure and cut, I just fabbed a box that the shifter sat/mounted in and recessed it down in the transmission tunnel of the car so it doesn't sit up at all. After fitting it I cut the plastic shifter case/box to fit down over the shifter but at a much lower level. Two of my friends have done the same thing with their Healy Hybrid cars. Just make sure and use a little silicone to seal things up really tight so as not to get exhaust fumes in the car. Works like a charm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 @Forces Here's the Hurst I was talking about at AutoZone: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HUU%2D383%2D8500&N=700+400134+4294822068+4294904013+4294903949+4294818679+115&autoview=sku It's actually cheaper at AutoZone than Summit, plus I get another 10% off military discount. It's cable-operated and it's ratchet. I just don't know if I can ditch the box or not. @zfan Do you have any pics of the hack job you did to the Hammer shifter? I just looked it up, that is one nice shifter. It's more than twice what I was looking at paying, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Geez. It took me forever to find the Hurst shifters site. Absolutely ridiculous that you can't even find it on Google. Finally found it by going to the mrgasket site and clicking the "Hurst" link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansel Marrow Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I also have one of those shifters, i like how it feels when cruising. It is pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flapjack Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 I ended up getting the Hurst ProMatic from Autozone. $126 OTD after tax. The one I was watching on Ebay went for $145 shipped. Silly. Hopefully I'll get around to installing it tonight. Any pointers?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getZ Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Double check the position of the shifter before you start drilling. It's a personal preference sort of thing, but I like my right elbow to be at my side when banging gears. It tends to keep the car straighter. I used the factory console so it was kind of a compromise in positioning versus console location. Mine is also sunk down in the tranmission tunnel so the shifter only sticks up about eight inches. If you elect to do it this way you have to fabricate a mount to lower it down. On my car I also made a little box out of aluminum flashing to seal the bottom of the shifter from the elements. The flashing is really thin so it's like working with cardboard. Also check the "park" position of the stick. I actualy had to change shifters because another model of shifter put the handle against the front center console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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