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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Car: 85 Iroc
Engine: 461
Transmission: Turbo 400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Manual Valve Body Shifter ?

Can i use my stock shifter with the TCI full manual reverse valve body? Wouldnt it just got PRN1234 instead of PRN4321?

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Old May 30, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: Manual Valve Body Shifter ?

The cable won't attach but other than that, yes you could use a stock shifter but it's not recommended.
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Old May 31, 2007 | 04:07 AM
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Transmission: Turbo 400
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Manual Valve Body Shifter ?

What kind of shifter would i need to attach to it?

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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: Manual Valve Body Shifter ?

Oops. I was thinking of something else.

You should still use an aftermarket shifter. Something that gives a positive position for each gear like a gate or ratchet shifter. This will prevent you from jumping gears.
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