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Simple question. Can I use a 88 up square auto shift knob in 86 Iroc

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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 07:58 AM
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Simple question. Can I use a 88 up square auto shift **** in 86 Iroc

May need to get a replacement for one of my Irocs and don't mind the newer style in one If I must. Can I use a square auto shift **** found in the later cars in place of the factory round one?
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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Re: Simple question. Can I use a 88 up square auto shift **** in 86 Iroc

You hating on that pool ball size **** too? It will work. I changed to the firebird T handle. Way more comfortable.
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 05:59 PM
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Re: Simple question. Can I use a 88 up square auto shift **** in 86 Iroc

No it will not work.You will need to change the entire shifter assembly.The ***** attach in different ways
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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Re: Simple question. Can I use a 88 up square auto shift **** in 86 Iroc

OK, thanks. I will try and find a round ****...
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 05:12 PM
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Re: Simple question. Can I use a 88 up square auto shift **** in 86 Iroc

Originally Posted by NufNuffZ28
OK, thanks. I will try and find a round ****...
The earlier round **** ('82-'83 I think) can be made to work also. Just needs some filing and the matching button.
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