short throw shifter-any info
08-28-2003, 10:50 AM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
I've heard of a few problems with it related to leaks. Most of these problems may have been related to earlier designs. It sounds like there were some changes to the design; maybe it's okay now. It sounded pretty easy to install.
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08-28-2003, 11:12 AM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
Put one on my 01 HO 6spd and did not like it! First install ended up leaking just a little, so I took it apart, re-cleaned all surfaces, resealed and re-installed for no more leaks. It was still very notchy and hard shifting though, so I took it off. Currenlty I'm testing the fix for Rip Rook, so it's back on and I'm impressed with the results. After a little more testing to make sure.... this "fixed" Sport Shifter could easily end up being one of the better "comfort" BOMBS for the 6spd.
08-28-2003, 02:02 PM
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Go back and check the previous threads on this subject.
08-29-2003, 10:11 AM
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Couldn't a guy remove the existing ****, cut the lever shorter, re-tap threads, & then re-install the ****? ??? Not trying to be a wise guy here, but I was thinking of doing this, and if you've already got a hacksaw, die, and shop-vac, it should cost nothing to come out to the same result. From what I can figure, the hardest part(no pun intended) would be hacking through the shifter. I'm sure it's not the softest of metals! 
08-29-2003, 10:20 AM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
fitzer, no the result would not be the same. The BD mod changes the fulcrum or pivot point of the shifter in the box. That means that unless you apply a lot of extra force on the top of the shifter that there is less chance of damage to the shifting mechanism in the tranni. Changing the pivot point means less travel at the top of the shifter and more inside the tranni where it matters.
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08-29-2003, 01:29 PM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
why don't they make one for the 97- 5spd shifters??? I mean geesh you have to move half way around the cab to get from 1st to 5th I would buy one in a heart beat. I know of three more I could sell. Somone tell Rip Rook to make one up for the 5spd 8)
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09-01-2003, 11:20 PM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
[quote author=Mexstan link=board=7;threadid=18926;start=0#msg178293 date=1062170429]
fitzer, no the result would not be the same. The BD mod changes the fulcrum or pivot point of the shifter in the box. That means that unless you apply a lot of extra force on the top of the shifter that there is less chance of damage to the shifting mechanism in the tranni. Changing the pivot point means less travel at the top of the shifter and more inside the tranni where it matters.
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Mexstan,
I posted the same question on TDR about cutting the top part of the shift lever. The downside to this mod would be that you have to weld in a threaded end into the hollow tube for attachment of the gear shift ****.
A few posters agreed with you, that the effect would not be the same as the short shifter kit from BD. So, I got a pen and ruler and did some drawing (easier for me to visualize) and I believe that you would indeed shorten the throw by cutting off a few inches at the top. Another poster agreed and posted an explanation that made sense.
Bob
fitzer, no the result would not be the same. The BD mod changes the fulcrum or pivot point of the shifter in the box. That means that unless you apply a lot of extra force on the top of the shifter that there is less chance of damage to the shifting mechanism in the tranni. Changing the pivot point means less travel at the top of the shifter and more inside the tranni where it matters.
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Mexstan,
I posted the same question on TDR about cutting the top part of the shift lever. The downside to this mod would be that you have to weld in a threaded end into the hollow tube for attachment of the gear shift ****.
A few posters agreed with you, that the effect would not be the same as the short shifter kit from BD. So, I got a pen and ruler and did some drawing (easier for me to visualize) and I believe that you would indeed shorten the throw by cutting off a few inches at the top. Another poster agreed and posted an explanation that made sense.
Bob
09-02-2003, 08:06 PM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
No argument from me. Yes, you would shorten the throw by cutting some off the top of the shifter. In effect you shorten the "arm". Now take a look at fulcrum points and calculate what happens to the throw when you raise the fulcrum by, say, .50 or .75 inches. Both work for shortening the throw, but which one works the best?
09-02-2003, 08:16 PM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
5SPD where can I get one They make a short throw shifter for the 6spds but what about the older 5spd with the 6' long shifter 
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They make a short throw shifter for the 6spds but what about the older 5spd with the 6' long shifter DM01 8)
09-02-2003, 08:26 PM
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dm01, have you tried emailing BD with your question?
09-02-2003, 08:46 PM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
[quote author=Mexstan link=board=7;threadid=18926;start=0#msg179812 date=1062552395]
dm01, have you tried emailing BD with your question?
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No I guess I could try. Thanks mex
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dm01, have you tried emailing BD with your question?
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No I guess I could try. Thanks mex
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09-02-2003, 10:22 PM
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Re:short throw shifter-any info
I agree and disagree... ??? ??? I stand by my man "Mexstan". If the shift lever was perpendicular to the transmission, cutting or shorting the shift lever, would shorten the throw...However, our shift levers are not perpendicular to the transmission, and are connected to a ball and fulcrum piece on the shift tower to the transmission...The factory set-up is already a short shifter as compared to a direct verticle perpendicular connection...If you cut or shorten the factory shift lever, you will have a shorter shifter, but longer throw. What the BD short shifter does, as with most other short shift kits, lenghtens the piece from the ball to the transmission, thereby changing the fulcrum angle and the amount of movement required of the shift lever to travel the same distance...Thus short shifter.
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