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Old 01-12-2010, 01:24 PM
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Firebird to Camaro auto shift ****?

Is it possible to swap a firebird automatic shift **** with a Camaro shift ****? And does the year matter? My car is a 1986 Trans AM. Looked around couldn't find an answer to this... Thanks in advance.

Looking for something like this...

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Re: Firebird to Camaro auto shift ****?

you should be able to, I believe both have the same "staple" clip on the front...my question is why??? The Trans Am shift **** always seemed more ergonomic and sportier than the Camaro one...
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Re: Firebird to Camaro auto shift ****?

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you should be able to, I believe both have the same "staple" clip on the front...my question is why??? The Trans Am shift **** always seemed more ergonomic and sportier than the Camaro one...
IDK, just use to the smaller shifter, Firebird's is just too big... drove my brother's Camaro and really liked it.
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Re: Firebird to Camaro auto shift ****?

They'll swap back and forth... Personally, I'd use the correct shifter for the car. Otherwise it's more blurring of the cars identity.
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Re: Firebird to Camaro auto shift ****?

If you want to go with a smaller shift ****, how about trying the 1982 Firebird/TRANS AM shift ****?
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Re: Firebird to Camaro auto shift ****?

Originally Posted by 87WS6
If you want to go with a smaller shift ****, how about trying the 1982 Firebird/TRANS AM shift ****?

Don't remember what it looks like and I can't seem to find I picture.

Never mind, I found it... not really my style.

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