I saw on a website somewhere that the console megashifter fit all latemodel(86-92) camaros and firebirds EXCEPT formulas. Is this correct? I want to get one for my 88 formula 350 and want to know if it will fit and install properly. If not, then why? Thanks

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Drew

 

Check out the June 2001 issue of Car Craft if you can. They put a megashifter into an 88 Formula 350. Theres only a couple pics and a small paragraph about it but it can be done if you modify the console a little bit.

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90 Formula 305 TPI 5 speed
K&N, Dynomax Muffler

 

They say it won't "fit" because it's not a perfect drop-in. Ever see how a Camaro's console is "boxy", with torx-screws on it? The Megashifter bolts into the Camaro console. To put it in ANY 86-up Firebird (not just Formulas!) console, you need to cut a hole in the console top, and then drill 4 holes in the corners to take the B&M plate.

FYI, when I put my Megashifter in, the plate "just fit" between the top of my window switches and the bottom of my ashtray button. I used a cutting tip on a soldering iron to cut the console top, and a low-speed drill to make the 4 holes. Measure 20 times and cut once!


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)