No Need for Aftermarket Shifter after this Mod !!

Katmandu · 03-21-2004, 12:47 AM

Well, since I'm a cheap SOB and don't have the pennies for an nice Aftermarket shifter, I decided to mod my OEM shifter myself.

The results where nothing less that ASTOUNDING to say the least!

I can now bang gears with confidence and have NO MORE slop or rubbery feeling from the OEM shifter. I have NO shifter noise OR vibration ! The shift gate is Positive and Firm.

This is how I did it....

Removed the shifter boot, bezel and the (2) bolts that hold the shifter
handle.

Next, I simply removed the worn out POS rubber insulators AND the insulator bracket.

See pics below...

I then made a run to my local hardware store and picked up (4) hard round rubber grommets and (4) washers. The rubber grommets were tight enough to install in the (2) bolt holes of the shifter handle.

Next I removed the (2) metal bushings that are located inside the rubber insulator that is attached to the shifter handle.

Since the (2) bushings are now (minus the rubber insulators and bracket) are now much longer than needed, I decided to cut (1) of the bushings in HALF.

I then used the (2) half's of the metal bushing and inserted each of them into the rubber grommets of the shifter handle.

See pics below...

So I must say, this Mod cost a grand total of $1.71 (including tax), and
GREATLY improved the shifting FEEL and QUALITY BY FAR !!

Yea, my shifter doesn't have bump stops (yet) or a nice shiny, fat shifter base. But saving $160 for now can NOT be beat !!

Happy Modding!

Ackbar00 · 03-21-2004, 10:02 AM

Yep, first thing I did to my car. Just wait till you get a Real shifter in there

Ackbar00 · 03-21-2004, 10:03 AM

Troy??!! Really? Got some pics of your car, I may have seen it.

Mike93GT · 03-21-2004, 02:23 PM

I know somebody makes metal bushings that replaces the rubber like you did. But there is really no substitute for a decent aftermarket shifter. The throws are much shorter and firmer. That is a step in the right direction though.

Katmandu · 03-23-2004, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ackbar00
Troy??!! Really? Got some pics of your car, I may have seen it.

Yea! Glad to see another "local" on the net! As you already know, Stangs are somewhat of a rarity in these parts (thanks to the 5 GM plants around here)!

Do you know about the Mustang Show at the Air Force Museum Sun April 4th ???

I found out about it on www.Stangbangerz.com That is a Cincinnati area based Mustang Club. Great bunch of folks and VERY well organized as well. Stop by!

Maybe we can start a Northern Chapter of Stangbangerz!! What do you say ?? :>)

Shoot me an Email.... Katmandu@woh.rr.com

BTW, Here's pics of my car.....

http://www.cardomain.com/id/funk49

Ackbar00 · 03-24-2004, 08:12 AM

Yep, I plan on going to the cruise, it was a good time last year. Already a northern website check it out.

http://www.dayton50perf.com/forums/

Looking good, future Plans?

sedanman · 03-24-2004, 06:07 PM

Katmandu, I lived in troy for a couple of years! During my co-op with honda. What you did with your shifter will help however a aftermarket shifter as a couple more features.

1. The positive stops (can save you a tranny rebuild)
2. Third gear offset so when you shift to third you just slam it up and it finds third on its own.
3. Shorter handle which shortens the throws even more.

I second that you check out www.dayton50.perf.com/forums

03-21-2004, 12:47 AM	#1
Katmandu Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Troy, Ohio Posts: 38	No Need for Aftermarket Shifter after this Mod !! Well, since I'm a cheap SOB and don't have the pennies for an nice Aftermarket shifter, I decided to mod my OEM shifter myself. The results where nothing less that ASTOUNDING to say the least! I can now bang gears with confidence and have NO MORE slop or rubbery feeling from the OEM shifter. I have NO shifter noise OR vibration ! The shift gate is Positive and Firm. This is how I did it.... Removed the shifter boot, bezel and the (2) bolts that hold the shifter handle. Next, I simply removed the worn out POS rubber insulators AND the insulator bracket. See pics below... I then made a run to my local hardware store and picked up (4) hard round rubber grommets and (4) washers. The rubber grommets were tight enough to install in the (2) bolt holes of the shifter handle. Next I removed the (2) metal bushings that are located inside the rubber insulator that is attached to the shifter handle. Since the (2) bushings are now (minus the rubber insulators and bracket) are now much longer than needed, I decided to cut (1) of the bushings in HALF. I then used the (2) half's of the metal bushing and inserted each of them into the rubber grommets of the shifter handle. See pics below... So I must say, this Mod cost a grand total of $1.71 (including tax), and GREATLY improved the shifting FEEL and QUALITY BY FAR !! Yea, my shifter doesn't have bump stops (yet) or a nice shiny, fat shifter base. But saving $160 for now can NOT be beat !! Happy Modding!

03-21-2004, 10:02 AM	#2
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Yep, first thing I did to my car. Just wait till you get a Real shifter in there __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

03-21-2004, 10:03 AM	#3
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Troy??!! Really? Got some pics of your car, I may have seen it. __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

03-21-2004, 02:23 PM	#4
Mike93GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WI Posts: 22	I know somebody makes metal bushings that replaces the rubber like you did. But there is really no substitute for a decent aftermarket shifter. The throws are much shorter and firmer. That is a step in the right direction though. __________________ 93 GT-11.8@116

03-24-2004, 08:12 AM	#6
Ackbar00 Rebel Fleet Commander Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Huber Heights, OH Posts: 1,003	Yep, I plan on going to the cruise, it was a good time last year. Already a northern website check it out. http://www.dayton50perf.com/forums/ Looking good, future Plans? __________________ 1993 Mustang GT, PTK w/ T-64 - My Cardomain Webpage 11.25@123.5 on only 8 psi. 10.84@121 on only 1 headgasket "The Truth is, Your the Weak, and I am the Tyranny of Evil Men!"

03-24-2004, 06:07 PM	#7
sedanman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 963	Katmandu, I lived in troy for a couple of years! During my co-op with honda. What you did with your shifter will help however a aftermarket shifter as a couple more features. 1. The positive stops (can save you a tranny rebuild) 2. Third gear offset so when you shift to third you just slam it up and it finds third on its own. 3. Shorter handle which shortens the throws even more. I second that you check out www.dayton50.perf.com/forums __________________ 04 Screamin Yellow Cobra KB 2.4 (585/556 pump 626/666 race) 00R brakes, DFX clutch, Level 5's, return fuel system, Lts with 3" exhuast, FR500 wheels and all the other fun stuff. GONE 1991 Lx sedan 5.0, 5spd (Liberty proshifted TKO) S-trim, Ported TF heads everything parted out.

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