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87Silvy · 01-08-2004, 08:40 PM

Anyone here running a short throw shifter? I am looking at mating a T56 Tremec 6-Speed to a built 350, but I would like to have a short shifter like in the Camaro.

**Captkaos** · 01-09-2004, 03:24 AM

Get a Hurst for the T56, is has a shorter throw.

r0lf- · 01-09-2004, 03:53 AM

In your truck? Your going to have to build a nice custom console or lower the shifter to get short throws. The lever is pretty long because you sit up so high in a truck.

Im not positive of the linkage, but id imagine you'd have to build it pretty custom to get a throw like in a camero.

apstguy · 01-09-2004, 01:23 PM

You could make it a cable shift system???

PHOENIX · 01-09-2004, 01:33 PM

Are you getting the T56 modified with shifter in original 4-speed shifter location?

http://www.standardtransmission.com/BW_T-56.html

If so they tell me it comes with all linkage installed you just the the handle and knob.

This modified version is better for trucks because the shifter will not be in your seat.

The gave me the price of $2600 which included shipping from Texas to Arizona. Working on getting one, but not going so smooth.

Cottman Transmission doesnt hold up to their end of a deal. May be seeing them in court soon.

87Silvy · 01-10-2004, 03:06 AM

Yeah, I plan on getting the modified T56 with the shifter in the original location. I may not be able to install a shifter like those in the Camaro's, but I want something with the shortest throw possible.

01-08-2004, 08:40 PM	#1
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Short Throw Shifter Anyone here running a short throw shifter? I am looking at mating a T56 Tremec 6-Speed to a built 350, but I would like to have a short shifter like in the Camaro. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

01-09-2004, 03:24 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Get a Hurst for the T56, is has a shorter throw. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

01-09-2004, 03:53 AM	#3
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	In your truck? Your going to have to build a nice custom console or lower the shifter to get short throws. The lever is pretty long because you sit up so high in a truck. Im not positive of the linkage, but id imagine you'd have to build it pretty custom to get a throw like in a camero. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

01-09-2004, 01:23 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	You could make it a cable shift system??? __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

01-09-2004, 01:33 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Are you getting the T56 modified with shifter in original 4-speed shifter location? http://www.standardtransmission.com/BW_T-56.html If so they tell me it comes with all linkage installed you just the the handle and knob. This modified version is better for trucks because the shifter will not be in your seat. The gave me the price of $2600 which included shipping from Texas to Arizona. Working on getting one, but not going so smooth. Cottman Transmission doesnt hold up to their end of a deal. May be seeing them in court soon. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-10-2004, 03:06 AM	#6
87Silvy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 326	Yeah, I plan on getting the modified T56 with the shifter in the original location. I may not be able to install a shifter like those in the Camaro's, but I want something with the shortest throw possible. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2005 Chevrolet Silverado

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