has anyone installed a B&M megashifter, any problems, how do you like it, any hints

 

I had problems with the handle tighting up but after a little loctite everythigs firm with no probs LOL.

 

The switches were a bitch to get lined up properly. I still have to jiggle the shifter sometimes to get the neutral safety switch to engage so I can start the car. Other than that it was a straightfoward job.
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'87 IROC, 355 TPI, Converted to SD, 700R4, B&M Megashifter, 3.42, Trick Flow Twisted Wedge Heads, Edelbrock Intake, Accel Runners, Comp Cam, Crane Gold rockers, Lucas 24# injectors, Edelbrock headers, Flowmaster 3'' exhaust, Mallory Ignition, Transgo Performance Shift Kit, Corvette Servo, 2,000 Stall Torque Converter

 

No problems at all except for what Bull88 said, the **** will turn around some if you don't lock-it down with something.

 

Here's a hint, I used the stock, works great.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
Exhaust Cut-Out and different gears, either 3:73 or 3:42
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

My only complaints are that the shifter cable sheathing was broken right out of the box, and that my whole console lifts up when I downshift. Other than that, I'm happy with it. It's comfortable, looks good in my interior, and works well.

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The only problem I've had was the same as Bull88 and Baz89- that is, if you can call it a problem. I just had to get a tube of Loctite; it's been fine ever since. My first rubber shift boot also cracked to hell; I assume it was because I Armor-all'd it. I bought a replacement from B&M, and after 3 years, it has a few minor cracks. I haven't brought Armor all anywhere near it.


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I had the same problem with the shifter **** but loctite cured that problem. The only other thing I found out, the HARD WAY, is to not let the shifter sit in the sun. That is if you don't mind having B&M branded into your hand backwards!

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'91 Z-28 5.7, SLP 1 3/4 headers, 4 inch Mufflex/Flowmaster cat back, gutted cats, Edelbrock intake, 8.5mm Jacob wires, MSD Blaster coil, S&W subframe setup, Jacob Pro Street Ignition, complete Kenwood system.

 

I have a hurst shifter and there are NO problems with it. I like it alot.

 

Another problem I had is that the aluiminum paint on the **** has almnost entirely rubbed off. I had originally thought that the **** was polished aluminum but it looks like they just painted it with shiny paint that looks like aluminum. What a bitch.
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