Extending M6 shift handle
05-30-2012, 07:38 AM
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Extending M6 shift handle
I find the stock M6 handle to be too short for my liking in gears 2 4 6 with the Hurst T handle.
Does anyone make an extension that would just thread onto the existing handle to extend it 3" or so.
Does anyone make an extension that would just thread onto the existing handle to extend it 3" or so.
05-30-2012, 01:44 PM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
Is it possible someone put something like "Lou's Short Stick" on your stock shifter? In 13 years on this site, I've never seen anyone ask for a longer stick. Everyone is looking for something shorter. Hence, your shifter may already have been altered? Is that possible, or have you owned it since new?
05-30-2012, 02:21 PM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
It's a street car and I don't need to do competative type shifts.
I did an M6 conversion and this is the stick the transmission came with.
Might be a B&M but there's no markings on it.
It sits about 3 inches above the top of the shift plate without the ****.
I'm currently running a Hurst pistol grip handle I changed out for the T.
I like it better than the T because of the height.
Now that I think about it more all I need is a bushing and some threaded rod the correct size if I want to extend the stick to use the T handle 2-3 inches higher.
I did an M6 conversion and this is the stick the transmission came with.
Might be a B&M but there's no markings on it.
It sits about 3 inches above the top of the shift plate without the ****.
I'm currently running a Hurst pistol grip handle I changed out for the T.
I like it better than the T because of the height.
Now that I think about it more all I need is a bushing and some threaded rod the correct size if I want to extend the stick to use the T handle 2-3 inches higher.
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06-01-2012, 05:33 PM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
How long have you been running the car like this? I'm not trying to push anything on anyone ... but I shortened mine and I have a Pro-5.0 Shifter. I have NEVER looked back. She feels great.
Maybe if you haven't had it for a while, try driving it a couple weeks to see if you get used to it bud. Short Throws are nice for a street car. When I drive my car, I dont want it feel like I am shifting a Cummins Turbo Diesel. I want short, tight, smooth.
Maybe if you haven't had it for a while, try driving it a couple weeks to see if you get used to it bud. Short Throws are nice for a street car. When I drive my car, I dont want it feel like I am shifting a Cummins Turbo Diesel. I want short, tight, smooth.
06-02-2012, 04:54 AM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
Since we put the M6 in last year.
I ordered a 2" coupler bushing and a 3" bolt to cut down for some threaded rod.
I don't like how close my hand on the T handle comes to the console in 2 4 6
I had a 68 Firebird 400 M4 vert as a yute 30 years ago and the Hurst shifter in that was longer and I liked it.
If I don't like the 2" extension I can easily remove it.
I ordered a 2" coupler bushing and a 3" bolt to cut down for some threaded rod.
I don't like how close my hand on the T handle comes to the console in 2 4 6
I had a 68 Firebird 400 M4 vert as a yute 30 years ago and the Hurst shifter in that was longer and I liked it.
If I don't like the 2" extension I can easily remove it.
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06-02-2012, 09:49 AM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
I bet you have something like a Lou's short stick or something..... Possibly you can snap a pic of it.
I have a stock length HURST shifter arm that I will sell at a light price. This is the same shifter that comes in most all SS and Ws6 models
I have a stock length HURST shifter arm that I will sell at a light price. This is the same shifter that comes in most all SS and Ws6 models
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06-04-2012, 02:42 PM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
Ok I'll send you a pic to your email.
This site is not very photo friendly.
Might take you up on the offer.
I was looking at some used stock shifters on ebay so I must have a short shifter already.
This site is not very photo friendly.
Might take you up on the offer.
I was looking at some used stock shifters on ebay so I must have a short shifter already.
06-04-2012, 04:33 PM
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06-04-2012, 04:49 PM
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Re: Extending M6 shift handle
As you can see it's very close to the console in 2nd and 4th
especially with a T handle, not so bad with the pistol grip.
especially with a T handle, not so bad with the pistol grip.
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