patzky1 Posted March 31, 2001 Share Posted March 31, 2001 where would i be able to find a good floor shifter for a 700 R4? at the junkyard or can i buy one? if at the junkyard, what cars had them (this may be a very general question)? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin_Jason Posted March 31, 2001 Share Posted March 31, 2001 I'd like to add a question to that. Who makes the lowest (least all) auto shifter? I have a Hurst in my Z now and it looks like a TOWER on that little tranny tunnel. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted March 31, 2001 Share Posted March 31, 2001 Heh, lot's of us are running T56s, not sure there's many running 700's. You might also try the Drivetrain Forum - that's where most of the transmission stuff is going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kc6wfs Posted March 31, 2001 Share Posted March 31, 2001 I'm running a B+M ratchet (quicksilver?) in my 240. I have a pic of it on my web page. It was only around $170.00 or so from PAW. Very easy to install, no cutting needed. As far as junkyard types not sure. The Camaros had 4spd auto shufters. You might try pulling one and see if it will fit. Measure the hole in the Z before you go. Dave ------------------ www.geocities.com/kc6wfs/240z.html www.NitroPhotos.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racin_Jason Posted April 1, 2001 Share Posted April 1, 2001 Dave, I looked everywhere on your site and I could only find one hazy pic from behind the seats forward that kinda shows the quicksilver. Could you please direct me to the pics or post them here? Sorry if I missed em..but I cant find them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted April 1, 2001 Share Posted April 1, 2001 I can tell you not to buy the cheapest B&M. I HATED it. The non ratchet type are hell to run through the gears w/o over running the detents. Throw in a lot of adrenaline, a fast revving engine and it really screws things up. JS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patzky1 Posted April 1, 2001 Author Share Posted April 1, 2001 c'mon, two questions and no replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted April 1, 2001 Share Posted April 1, 2001 how about modifing the stock shifter via jtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patzky1 Posted April 2, 2001 Author Share Posted April 2, 2001 well stock shifter is on the column so thats not gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted April 2, 2001 Share Posted April 2, 2001 i,m talking about a stock Z shifter ,thats if you had automatic trans in your Z . the jtr manual tells how to modify it to use with the 700r4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted April 2, 2001 Share Posted April 2, 2001 I tried to modify the stock one in my zx, and didn't like it. I ended up buying a megashifter from b&m, it worked slick, and it didnt look too bad. Sorry, no pics, since I took it out before I was able to. I'm putting a t56 in now. I could hook you up with a deal on mine, including the 3 foot cable so it will all work good. Let me know sean ------------------ "I feel the need, the need for speed!!" "Don't hate the player, hate the game!" hey.to/ellobo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted April 2, 2001 Share Posted April 2, 2001 I'm running a B&M hammer shifter, and have been mostly happy with it. Some of the stuff they do is a little cheap, but it works really good. I'll agree with John in saying that you most likely want a rachet style shifter. First gear goes by awfully quick with a 700R4 in a Z. That is one shift you do not want to miss. Also, Ross C brought up a good idea of recessing these shifters into the trans tunnel. It's a very good idea and could easily be done, but I mounted mine flush to the trans tunnel. Yeah, it sticks up a little, but it's in the perfect driving position for me. Picture of Shifter: http://grannypotts.freeservers.com/cgi-bin/i/witeface.jpg -Andy [This message has been edited by Andrew Bayley (edited April 02, 2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patzky1 Posted April 2, 2001 Author Share Posted April 2, 2001 stupid question: why would you want to shift while moving with the automatic? you guys put your cars in low gear for a launch when youre racing? im still just getting set up for the conversion, so i definetly dont know how the auto will work with the z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Bayley Posted April 3, 2001 Share Posted April 3, 2001 Some of these automatic transmissions we are using shift at rather low RPM's. I personally shift out of 1st gear at about 6300 rpm. If I left the shifter in "D", the 1st to 2nd shift would happen around 4500 rpm. This would not be ideal in my situation. Also, shifting myself makes sure I get no surprises when running down the track. -Andy P.S. The only stupid question is the one you don't ask. ------------------ "But I don't sit idly by, I'm planning a big surprise." Andrew's Land of Z and Honey [This message has been edited by Andrew Bayley (edited April 02, 2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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