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LTX and LSXPutting LT1s, LS1s, and their variants into Third Gens is becoming more popular. This board is for those who are doing and have done the swaps so they can discuss all of their technical aspects including repairs, swap info, and performance upgrades.
The problem is when I push the shifter to park the trans shift lever doesn’t actually travel all the way to the park position. It also won’t travel all the way back into 1st if I pull the shifter it all the way back.
One thing I’m curious about is why there are two different length shifters offered for a v8 88? I’m wondering if I’ve got the wrong shift cable
I don't have your application exactly, mine is an aftermarket shifter and cable with a 4L60. Unless I really work the adjustments on the cable ends, I'll either find park or 1st hard to engage. I don't recall, does the factory cable have a threaded end and clevis (at the trans) that can be adjusted? It seems to me that my shifter has some adjustment at the shifter too but I could be wrong.
Doesnt the 3rd gen shift lever use an elongated hole that allows the cable to move back/forth.Dont think the later levers are that way.Maybe try the 3rd gen piece.
Also i think the later levers are longer than 3rd gens ones.This changes the travel range of the cable.Detents on 3rd gen shifter are probably spaced differently than truck shifter.
Doesnt the 3rd gen shift lever use an elongated hole that allows the cable to move back/forth.Dont think the later levers are that way.Maybe try the 3rd gen piece.
Also i think the later levers are longer than 3rd gens ones.This changes the travel range of the cable.Detents on 3rd gen shifter are probably spaced differently than truck shifter.
i don’t have the third gen piece. This is what I assumed the problem was, a travel issue
I have read the replacement cables are not right, and someone I knew replaced one and it wouldn't work. He wound up finding a good used one and it was fine. There is a thread on here about a place that makes "custom" replacement cables that are very well made. A little more expensive, but probably worth it in the long run
