Whats a good shifter to use with my factory console on my 89 GTA Trans am?
06-27-2015, 05:46 AM
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Whats a good shifter to use with my factory console on my 89 GTA Trans am?
Hey I am looking into getting a new shifter for my 89 GTA and I want to know if anyone has any recommendations for a shifter that's compatible with the factory center console.
06-27-2015, 08:16 PM
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Car: 1988 Gta trans am project 1-1/2
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Re: Whats a good shifter to use with my factory console on my 89 GTA Trans am?
If its a 700r4 the b&m mega shifter would be perfect for ur center console if its a t5 or t56 b&m short throw shifter works wonders also
06-28-2015, 02:45 AM
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Whats a good shifter to use with my factory console on my 89 GTA Trans am?
Hey thanks for the info! I picked up a nice looking B&M shifter.
http://www.bmracing.com/products/806...smd=633&eng=62
Looks pretty good too!
http://www.bmracing.com/products/806...smd=633&eng=62
Looks pretty good too!
07-04-2015, 06:55 AM
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Whats a good shifter to use with my factory console on my 89 GTA Trans am?
Okay I got the shifter installed (looks great btw!), but now I am wondering about something called the converter clutch lockout? It was the extra two wires in the plug that was on the stock shifter (other ones where neutral safety lockout and back up lights). Should I hook up the converter clutch lock out? Or is it alright to leave it disconnected?
07-04-2015, 07:23 AM
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Whats a good shifter to use with my factory console on my 89 GTA Trans am?
Stock shifter looks the best and doesn't ruin the factory console IMO. Yes, you should hookup the lockup in the converter.
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