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Old 10-12-2009, 10:25 PM   #1
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Has anybody tried this... "manumatic" shifting on 700r4

Hey guys, I was wondering if anybody ever attempted to get a "manual mode" in the 700r4. Kinda like with paddle shifters on the steering wheel or a separate manual shift gate on the shifter. I know it's kinda cheezy but being able to control when your car shifts is pretty cool IMO. I'm sure it's easier than a manual transmission swap....

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Old 10-13-2009, 01:03 AM   #2
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Re: Has anybody tried this... "manumatic" shifting on 700r4

I doubt it'd be easier than a M/T swap because you'd still be swapping the trans with a later electronically controlled version (ala 4L60e/4L80e/6L80e/etc) and then using a standalone controller.
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Old 10-13-2009, 11:02 PM   #3
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Re: Has anybody tried this... "manumatic" shifting on 700r4

Mines got manual mode, if i want it in 1st i put it in first, i want it in second i put it in second, 3rd and so on.

Just like my other car with a five speed, you put it in the gear, not that retarded + and - crap.

But seriously if you want full control when it shifts, man up and get a real manual...
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Old 10-13-2009, 11:13 PM   #4
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Mines got manual mode, if i want it in 1st i put it in first, i want it in second i put it in second, 3rd and so on.

Just like my other car with a five speed, you put it in the gear, not that retarded + and - crap.

But seriously if you want full control when it shifts, man up and get a real manual...
Yeah I'd like to but I don't have the money/resources to do that to my trans am 'vert. Besides I'd like to keep it sort of stock. But thanks for the info guys.
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Yeah I'd like to but I don't have the money/resources to do that to my trans am 'vert. Besides I'd like to keep it sort of stock. But thanks for the info guys.
Yeah i hear ya on the money, I wanted to swap in a manual when my 700 went out, I was actually gonna pick up a complete 95 camaro z28 with a lt1 and a 6 speed in it for $1000, we were just about to head down there and then the guy said he sold it to someone else, after i told him i would buy it, i woulda even paid more
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Re: Has anybody tried this... "manumatic" shifting on 700r4

Hurst dual gate shifter maybe?
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Hurst dual gate shifter maybe?
Any info....?
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they've been discontinued for a few years now. every now and then one will pop up on ebay, but they're d@mn expensive. idk why they discontinued them....a lot of guys seem to want them, including myself. we should start a petition for Hurst to bring it back!
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they've been discontinued for a few years now. every now and then one will pop up on ebay, but they're d@mn expensive. idk why they discontinued them....a lot of guys seem to want them, including myself. we should start a petition for Hurst to bring it back!
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