SLOWFIVEOH

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I know B&M makes a console version for Thirdgens but I've hear alot of greif about it. So what are other recomendations and how difficult was the install...I know I've seen Hurst V-Matic but no details on how hard the install was...What about some other B&M ones like the Z-Gate or Star Shifter?

likeistoleit

Everyone trashes the B&M, Ive had it for 3 years and the only problems Ive had is with the handle, cheesy chrome wears off, and after a couple hundred shifts the handle wont stay tight.

CraZ-28

Yup. I've had mine for 4 years and never had any issues with it. Installation wasn't even that bad.

Blackroc86

I have the B&M mega shifter for our cars as well. I like it and have had no problems with it. That plus it is made to look like a factory install.

BG87z

Ive had the b&m for a year. Looks great...lots of fun to shift and there were only two annoying parts to the install but they werent hard. the first was the cutting of the factory counsel...not hard but annoying becuase B&M could have supplied somthing to make it easier. And the wiring for the reverse lights and stuff....just had to cut and extend the wires to the conectors on the shifter. B&M could have just made a harness to plug into, but once again it wasnt hard just could have been easier. In my opinion the Megashifter is the best for the price. I love the Hurst Dual gate but its a little to expensive. Hope this helps

SLOWFIVEOH

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For the B&M I have heard about using factory cables and using supplied ones...Either way is it hard and what is involved

harvtherabbit

I love my B&M feelin lazy put it in drive and go feelin frisky slap that bi**h around E-Z install I used the supplied cable a little long but E-Zer than cutting the old one and yes B&M should have thought about the wireing a little better but oh well for the money defianetly quality Also use some locktight on the handel or youll strip it or be tighting it every few days.....

91banditt2

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how about posting some pics of you B&M's and other shifters?

StocRoc

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I've had mine for about 2 years and I love it. It looks great and I haven't had any problems.

mat89RS

Here's the details about the V-Matic 2


You'll the to fabricate spacers to mount it on the old shifter plate. That does not require drilling holes in the floor.

I used 1/8 aluminium to make the top plate, it's really easy, but need a jigsaw and the mesurements.

The wiring is pretty straight foward, the switch is locate on the front right side and it has 4 prongs. 1 for neutral switch, 1 for backing light, 1 ground and 1 that I don't remember

The shifter cable is heavy duty but too long , you'll need to make a clip so it doesn't get wrapped around the drive shaft.

I never had any problem with it, that thing is really well made, not any cheap metal used. will not flake since the handle is made with polished aluminum.

You can even use ArmorAll on the shift boot , doesn't affect it at all.

Mark A Shields

I have the Megashifter and love it.

SOLID LIFTER

I installed a Z-gate shifter into 4 cars I've owned, and so far the 1 and only complaint I've had was when I put one in my '67 cougar, when ever I put the lever into park the car would have to roll backward an inch or two before "park" would engadge in the C4.
I've installed a Z-gate in three GM's (an '81 Blazer TH350, a '73 Formula Firebird TH400, and my '70 Skylark TH350.) and I've never had any problems with them.
All in all the Z-Gate is a GREAT shifter for the price.

V6camaroman

i got the stock shifter in my bird right now but last weekend i scored a hurst v-matic 2 from the junk yard for $10. cant wait to get it in. looks like a high quality shifter. cant wait to slap gears with it

tbfirebird

does anybody know of a hurst shifter made for a 89 firebird with a TH-700-R4.

mat89RS

There's only the dualgate

Shagwell

Love my Hurst. - Awesome shifter, especially with the choice of gate or rachet.

tbfirebird

you sure would this fit it says TH700R4
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...57#largerimage

mat89RS

It not really "plug and play" but it'a doable since I did it.

V6camaroman

my hurst v-matic 2 works for the 700r4. i found it in a 85 maro the first thing i did was run it through the gears to see if it was a 700 or a tubo 350 or somethin and it checked out good. it had P,R,N,OD,D,2,1