85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
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85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
Whats the difference in the shift plate from the 85-89 and the 90-92?
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Re: 85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
85 to 90 were the same,91 to 92 were the same,82 to 84 were the same.the 91 to 92 I think the gear indicator moved with the shifter, whereas the 85 to 90 didn't.
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Car: 1991 Firebird Convertible
Engine: 5.7 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45 9 Bolt Posi
Re: 85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
oh, you mean the orange bar that highlights what gear its in? can that be added or swapped over?
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Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: 85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
Not sure on the conversion!!!sounds like a lot of modification, I would just replace the whole plate.
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Car: 1991 Firebird Convertible
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45 9 Bolt Posi
Re: 85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
i got a 1991 that im looking to replace and can get a really good deal on a good condition 85-90 if all im losing is gear indicator im fine with that. just want to make sure thats the only difference
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Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: 85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
Not sure,maybe someone will chime in on this subject,I'm only familiar with the 85-90 plates 
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From: Mantua NJ
Car: 1 Owner 1986 TA with a WS6 package
Engine: 5.0 EFI
Transmission: THM700R4
Axle/Gears: 277 Posi Speedo
Re: 85-89 / 90-92 Firebird Shift Plate Difference?
Check this thread out,82 roc says it will fit.https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...rd+shift+plate
He should know!!!he deals with this stuff everyday
He should know!!!he deals with this stuff everyday
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