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04-18-2017, 10:34 AM | #1 |
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Cable vs. Linkage Operated Shifters
So I'm in the market for a new shifter for my '71 C10. I tried Googling an answer, but I couldn't seem to find much pertaining to C10's and TH350's, but I want to ask you guys about and pros/cons between cable operated and linkage operated shifters. I plan on taking my truck out to the strip a few times here and there just to mess around, but it won't be a hardcore drag truck or race car. Daily driven, SB350 putting out about 400-450 HP. I love the Lokar Nostalgia series double bend shifters (mostly for the rat rod feel), but I have no idea which setup would be right for my application. Any knowledge and/or opinions, or even other suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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Re: Cable vs. Linkage Operated Shifters
If you're doing any track time you will need a shifter with reverse lockout. To me... A shifter with a long shaft will be awkward when racing.
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04-18-2017, 07:48 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cable vs. Linkage Operated Shifters
Depending on how much racing you actually do will detirmine if you should use cable are linkage. I personally would use linkage for any type of racing.
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04-18-2017, 10:33 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cable vs. Linkage Operated Shifters
My buddy has one on his Monte Carlo, I thought they only worked well on cars since they're so short. I had a B&M Quiksilver on my 64 Chevelle and it was one of the best shifters I ever had!
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