T-Handle Shift Knob
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Car: '85 Firebird, '74 Nova
Engine: 2.8, 5.7
Transmission: T5, TH350
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open, 3.08 open
T-Handle Shift ****
***I posted this in Interior first, but there is much more traffic in Appearance so I figured I'd try here, if this one picks up Mods feel free to delete the other***
I was wondering how a t-handle **** would look with the T5? I'm in the market for a new direct replacement type shift ****, and It seems like a t-handle might give a bit of old school flavor. I was also thinking about going with a plain-jane GM **** or hurst leather ****.
Any pictures/suggestions would be great!
I was wondering how a t-handle **** would look with the T5? I'm in the market for a new direct replacement type shift ****, and It seems like a t-handle might give a bit of old school flavor. I was also thinking about going with a plain-jane GM **** or hurst leather ****.
Any pictures/suggestions would be great!
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
Re: T-Handle Shift ****
I hate mine.
It's a weird feeling having your hand facing that way. Moving it left to get it into first just feels strange. I'd use a ball, or PISTOL GRIP if it were possible.
It's a weird feeling having your hand facing that way. Moving it left to get it into first just feels strange. I'd use a ball, or PISTOL GRIP if it were possible.
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Car: 89 T/A
Engine: LB9
Transmission: W/C T-5
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt posi, 3.73 Richmond Gears
Re: T-Handle Shift ****
I installed the Hurst pistal grip...see pic (recently changed from the aluminum base unit to the black grip - no adapter needed for the black shifter.
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Car: 1987 Firebird Formula
Engine: 2004 LQ4
Transmission: T-5 WC
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: T-Handle Shift ****
A big ol' pistol grip from an early 70's Mopar would be the best. Especially if it's higher than the dash pad.
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Car: 91 Camaro Z28 Convt.
Engine: 305 TPI (built)
Transmission: 5 spd
Axle/Gears: 3.08 posi
Re: T-Handle Shift ****
holy crap .. that shifter is like 3 feet in the air .. lol ..
mine used to look like that .. but one day i was sittin in my camaro and was thinkin how to "fix" it
next thing i know im taking a reciprocating saw to my shifter and now its REAL short ...
it feels amazing .. its a really short throw and it feels like you actually control whats happening in that box of gears ..
and it beats $129 for a "short throw shifter" ...
i like the look of the pistol grip though .. i would get one but i love the way mine is now ..
neways ..
mine used to look like that .. but one day i was sittin in my camaro and was thinkin how to "fix" it
next thing i know im taking a reciprocating saw to my shifter and now its REAL short ...
it feels amazing .. its a really short throw and it feels like you actually control whats happening in that box of gears ..
and it beats $129 for a "short throw shifter" ...
i like the look of the pistol grip though .. i would get one but i love the way mine is now ..
neways ..
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Car: 89 T/A
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Transmission: W/C T-5
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt posi, 3.73 Richmond Gears
Re: T-Handle Shift ****
Yeah, that unit needed an adapter...the black grip does not, it screws all the way down to the end of the threads.
It's black with the Hurst logo's in white.
I'll post a pic when I get the car out of storage.
It's black with the Hurst logo's in white.
I'll post a pic when I get the car out of storage.
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