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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Car: 86 camaro z28
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shifter question

im getting this B&M MegaShifter 1982-92 Camaro & 1982-92 Firebird TH400/350/200 & 700-R4, it's a ratchet shifter too.

what is a ratchet shifter, can someone explain it to me please.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Car: 1986 Camaro Z28
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Have you ever tried to shift your car from 1 to 2 to 3 to D before? If you have, I'm sure you've noticed it's really easy to fly from 1 to D if you're not careful. With a rachet shifter, this wont happen. It's kind of a must if you plan on doing some serious drag racing or anything where you want to be selective in your gear.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 07:28 PM
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would this shifter hurt my tranny in anyway
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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only if it is hooked up wrong. follow the directions and you will be fine. i love mine
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