Hey guys, I was wondering if anybody ever attempted to get a "manual mode" in the 700r4. Kinda like with paddle shifters on the steering wheel or a separate manual shift gate on the shifter. I know it's kinda cheezy but being able to control when your car shifts is pretty cool IMO. I'm sure it's easier than a manual transmission swap....

 

I doubt it'd be easier than a M/T swap because you'd still be swapping the trans with a later electronically controlled version (ala 4L60e/4L80e/6L80e/etc) and then using a standalone controller.

 

Mines got manual mode, if i want it in 1st i put it in first, i want it in second i put it in second, 3rd and so on.

Just like my other car with a five speed, you put it in the gear, not that retarded + and - crap.

But seriously if you want full control when it shifts, man up and get a real manual...

 

Yeah I'd like to but I don't have the money/resources to do that to my trans am 'vert. Besides I'd like to keep it sort of stock. But thanks for the info guys.

 

Yeah i hear ya on the money, I wanted to swap in a manual when my 700 went out, I was actually gonna pick up a complete 95 camaro z28 with a lt1 and a 6 speed in it for $1000, we were just about to head down there and then the guy said he sold it to someone else, after i told him i would buy it, i woulda even paid more

 

Hurst dual gate shifter maybe?

 

Any info....?

 

they've been discontinued for a few years now. every now and then one will pop up on ebay, but they're d@mn expensive. idk why they discontinued them....a lot of guys seem to want them, including myself. we should start a petition for Hurst to bring it back!

 

Count me in for the petition.

Tony.

 

Count me in on the petition

 

The aftermarket shift kit in my T700 gives me full manual up and down through the gears,
can hold to any revs or shift down ( engine braking ) at any revs for the track
and full auto function in D for driving home after a day of changing gears at the track