Automatic shifters

[VIPR PWR]

Has anyone come up with a better shifter than the column lever shifter for the Automatics???

 

[BurntRubber]

6 speed

 

[VIPR PWR]

No ---4 speed automatic shifter with 2 speed dana rear-

 

[BurntRubber]

6 speed

Sorry, it was a bad joke. I read somewhere that you could move the shifter to the center console

 

[VIPR PWR]

It was a good joke ---no sorry's needed-----but it would be nice to be able to shift manually and be able to control the shift points faster ---like a slap shifter

 

[BurntRubber]

It was a good joke ---no sorry's needed-----but it would be nice to be able to shift manuelly and be able to control the shift points faster ---like a slap shifter

I know someone did this, I have been searching...looks like we will have to dig deep

 

[OCBob]

Stinker put his on the floor.

 

[VIPR PWR]

ok where is stinker ---we need pics....I would think that better et's could be had by this type of shifter----how about Nowwhat---what type of shifter does he use

 

[tinygiants]

Stinkers is sold, but he did have a floor shifter.

 

[ViperJeff]

I asked for pics years ago, he's still working on them. Stinker is still trying to put a roll of 35mm film in his digital camera

 

[VIPR PWR]

Hahahahahaha---stinkers in a hurry I can see

 

[Roz]

Serious Question . . .

How are you gonna "out-shift" the PCM?

 

[ndn01]

auto shifters

are you referring to paddle shifting type of set up? the type of paddles on the steering column behind steering wheel. i am interested in a paddle shift kit for my 06 qc auto. Retrotek Speed makes a paddle shift kit called smart shift, wireless setup, if you install before i do, let us know of results, thanks

 

[VIPR PWR]

Roz --please explain your ? in a little more detail ---are you talking about the rev limiter shift points? I do no that when I start off in first gear that the truck launches much harder--and yes it hits the rev limit before I can get the gas pedal to the floor---I have the stock PCM. So wouldn't it be safe to say that this type of shifter would be more accurate ,faster and safer to shift (knowing your shift points that is) than a column shifter? Possibly resulting in better ET's.

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

are you referring to paddle shifting type of set up? the type of paddles on the steering column behind steering wheel. i am interested in a paddle shift kit for my 06 qc auto. Retrotek Speed makes a paddle shift kit called smart shift, wireless setup, if you install before i do, let us know of results, thanks

Paddle shifters will not work on air bag steering wheels.

Stinker did do a floor shifter in his and posted pictures, but it was a long time ago. I installed a '06 console in mine and have a B & M shifter sitting here in the floor to install but just have not had the time to do it. I do recall that Stinker used column parts from a RC truck to make it look like it was a factory installation.

I hope all that helps...

 

[VIPR PWR]

That would be the ultimate type of shifter ndn01----I'm going to look into it...

 

[Texas Yellow Fever]

That would be the ultimate type of shifter ndn01----I'm going to look into it...

Already did, it will not work.

 

[Roz]

I meant why not leave it in D or OD and let the PCM shift itself?

At one point in time, I had an automatic TA. I ran my best times at the strip letting the PCM control the shifting instead of me doing it "manually". It was more fun to bump the shifter each time I felt it needed to shift, but I could never "out-shift" the PCM . . .

 

[ndn01]

http://retrotekspeed.com/

 

[VIPR PWR]

Steve ---maybe this one will work---It appears to be a push button ---I wonder....what do you think?

Smart Shift

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The result: a slick push-button electronic shifter that installs in minutes, shifts instantly, allows endless installation possibilities, and is durable enough to withstand the rigors of racing.