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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 07:21 AM
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C6 shifter quandry

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Just picked up a C6 for my 351. Whats the concensus out there as to which brand/model use get for a shifter? What about the length of the shift handle for a bench seat?

The only one I'm familiar with from the good ole days some 40 yrs back is B&M. Looking at Summit and Jegs, B&M makes a slew of shifters.

Who's had success out there with floor mounted shifters? Who makes a good, simple, solid product out there?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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I'm using a Lokar ATS60C6BM shift with a 16" shift handle. Overall I'm pretty happy with it, but it is a pain to setup so that the lock-out switches work properly.

If you haven't done it already, you will have to modify the transmission cover to accommodate the C6. Several of the suppliers offer an enlarged transmission cover.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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I kinda thought that bellhousing could cause a problem.
Which suppliers? MidFifty? Who else
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Why not just use your stock column shift handle - if it's still installed?

I did, it's easy- I have pictures!
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mrfox0246
I kinda thought that bellhousing could cause a problem.
Which suppliers? MidFifty? Who else
I've seen those expanded transmission covers in several catalogs, but I can't remember which ones. Check Dennis Carpenter and Classic Haulers.

We modified my factory plate to accommodate the C6 and the Lokar shifter. That was before I realized that you could buy them.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Anybody have a picture of how much more space a c6 transmission will take.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 3golfjack
Anybody have a picture of how much more space a c6 transmission will take.
Here's a link to the one that MAC's sells. Mine doesn't look like this though.
 
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