I am getting ready to make the conversion here, and I have a few questions.

Firstly, I know shifters are 99% preference. Are there any that seem to work better if you are keeping the council in the car? How much hogging did you have to do? Pics woudl rock!

Did you have to run braided return lines and scrap all the stock stuff. It certainly appears that way, and want to make sure I know what I'm up against before I crack her open. I still have a few months before I get on this, and it will probably turn into a winter project really.

Thanks in advance for whatever info or pics you can post here.

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Nick D'Agostino
1997 Silver Camaro SS
ARE Built 396ci LT1
Moser 9" Rear End
HAL 12 Way Shocks
4L60E Race Built Trans
TNT Twister NO2 System

Best Times To Date
NA Time 12.15@111mph
NO2 Time 10.66@128mph

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I use a long style tranny cooler and braided steel hose. The best shifter IMO is the turboaction shifter. I can give you a rundown of what is needed and I can sell you all the parts.

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I use a B&M Pro-Ratchet, mounted in my original M6 console, with no modifications. I even leave the boot on for street driving, and pull it off for the track to make the gear position indicator visible.

http://cjcfo.fbody.com/members/injun...sA/GreenLt.JPG

http://cjcfo.fbody.com/members/injun...B/Shift03a.JPG

Also drove the TurboAction Cheetah in another car, and really liked it.... probably a "future" mod.

I have a cooler with fan tucked up in the front fender (where the typical CAI filter would end up). Braided lines to and from.

http://cjcfo.fbody.com/members/injun.../DCP02963a.jpg



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Fred
94 Formula A3+1: 381/TH400+OD/N2O

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Thanks for the replys fellas.

Brian please e-mail me at uthinkso2@comcast.net about what parts I will need

Thanks

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Nick D'Agostino
1997 Silver Camaro SS
ARE Built 396ci LT1
Moser 9" Rear End
HAL 12 Way Shocks
4L60E Race Built Trans
TNT Twister NO2 System

Best Times To Date
NA Time 12.15@111mph
NO2 Time 10.66@128mph

E-Mail For More Info

 

Just a thought for the sneaky people, has anyone tried using the stock shifter? Im thinking you could just use the PRND32 and not use the 1st gear. Even put the first gear selector restrictor(whatever it is) back in to keep from trying to go too far. Anyone tried this? I think it would be better to keep that 'stock' look dont you think? If that doesnt work, Ill just order a pro stick, and attempt to make it look semi factory.



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Kyle aka Shaggy
Purple 95 Formula
ETFA
12.00@116

 

Pull the line fittings out of your 4l60 and screw'm into the TH400 - then you can use your stock lines. You may have to tweak the lines a bit, but they will work.

I went with a B&M Megashifter. I hacked the top of the consol lid and screwed the boot down over it.

http://images.cardomain.com/installs.../201570_34.jpg

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93 Z28 A3 - w/ Jet Hot coated Hooker LT's and true 3" duals
(hiflow cats, cutouts, and Car Chemistry insert mufflers)

 

I have the B&M Pro Stick in the stock console with NO cutting (some minor underside grinding,and some grinding on the gate plate).
Check the second link for pictures.

Kyle,the stock shifter would be OK for cruising,but most guys usually run a manual valve body,and the stock shifter has NO positive stops. So if you wanna shift manually,the stocker isnt a good idea.

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Dirk
1997 TA A4
11.251@119.3 1.52 60',7.132@95.39 1/8
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Yea, I figured that was the deal. Im getting a z-gate with my turbo 400, and dont really want to fit that in the car, but ill put it in there temporarilly untill I can get a pro stick and a 97+ console.



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Kyle aka Shaggy
Purple 95 Formula
ETFA
12.00@116

 

Fred I like the look of yours very nice. Thats exactly how i was wanting to do my Z. I think it looks good using the factory boot.

I assuming i could mount it the same way in the Z28 Console?

Later
Travis

 

I'm using the turbo action shifter. Pics here: http://turbocharged.net/twinturbo/shifter/

I'm also using an external tranny cooler mounted to the front of my intercooler. I'm using -6AN lines. No biggy. There are a few pics here: http://turbocharged.net/twinturbo/Installation10/

Good luck~



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...Brady
Twin Turbo 1996 Z28
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'98 B4C Camaro <--- FOR SALE

 

I bought the Pro-Ratchet used from George B. when he went to the Cheetah. The Pro-Ratchet fit into his 97 SS M6 console the same way it fits into mine. I think I even have his old boot somewhere, with the slit for the reverse lockout.... .

 

I am leaning towards the Pro Action shifter right now, but I am stil looking.

Hopefully the tranny will go in next month. Whether or not she makes it to the track remains to be seen.

 

i emailed you about your 98 b4c