4l60e transmission/ shifter - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DavidB · 12-29-2008, 08:46 PM

I have a 6.0 lsx engine with a 4l60e transmission in a 71 manual truck. Right now it has a hurst floor shifter but I would love to move it to the steering colum to free up the floor space and look more original. Thanks for any sugestions.

Gray Ghost · 12-29-2008, 08:55 PM

JUst out of curiosity, which floor shifter do you have [model number/name]? I am swapping in a 4L60E at some point and want it to be floor shifted.

boostat4500 · 12-30-2008, 01:30 AM

My burb was also an original 4 speed. I bought an auto column out of a 72' and bolted it in. Looks perfectly original. I run a straight rod down to the shift arm on the tranny, but you can also use the cable set-up. Is that the kind of info you're looking for?

Senator350 · 12-30-2008, 02:01 AM

as long as we're suggesting things for YOUR truck, I'd like to suggest a retrotec or a shrifter... and make it look decent with a classic steering wheel.

PADDLE SHIFT FTMFW!

DavidB · 12-31-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray Ghost

JUst out of curiosity, which floor shifter do you have [model number/name]? I am swapping in a 4L60E at some point and want it to be floor shifted.

Got it from summit. HUU-3838504 PROMATIC 2 SHIFTER. Works good and looks sporty just wantiong something else. Hope that helps.

David

DavidB · 12-31-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by boostat4500

My burb was also an original 4 speed. I bought an auto column out of a 72' and bolted it in. Looks perfectly original. I run a straight rod down to the shift arm on the tranny, but you can also use the cable set-up. Is that the kind of info you're looking for?

I think tat is what I'm looking for guess I'll try and find a auto column and go from there. Thanks.

DavidB · 12-31-2008, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator350

as long as we're suggesting things for YOUR truck, I'd like to suggest a retrotec or a shrifter... and make it look decent with a classic steering wheel.

PADDLE SHIFT FTMFW!

Yeah I'm up for any suggestions. But I don't know what a retrotec or a shrifter is.

Gray Ghost · 12-31-2008, 11:26 AM

Thanks David...that's pretty close to what I had in mind.

Helidoc · 12-31-2008, 12:13 PM

Not to hijack your thread. Just another question concerning the swap. How do you get around the detent for the OD. With the standard 3 speed auto column.

low'n slow · 01-02-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Helidoc

Not to hijack your thread. Just another question concerning the swap. How do you get around the detent for the OD. With the standard 3 speed auto column.

I use the standard PRND21 and it works fine. D is Drive and the other 3 actually don't line up, but I don't mind. I have the regular tilt column from a 72 along with the factory linkage and a 4L60E.

Senator350 · 01-03-2009, 05:03 PM

dear sirs,

retrotek:

shrifter:

gmc1971harwich · 01-29-2009, 11:48 AM

hhhmm cool idea where do i get one of these paddle shifters?? i have an 700r4 and was going to go with a manual column to avoid the frustrations of rebuilding my auto tilt column. are these shifters expensive?

**SactoJim** · 01-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Find an auto column, get a Lokar universal trans linkage, and then get an overdrive indicator lense from truckandcarshop.com (I'm sure other vendors have it as well).

Works perfect.

12-29-2008, 08:46 PM	#1
DavidB Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Carolina Posts: 106	4l60e transmission/ shifter I have a 6.0 lsx engine with a 4l60e transmission in a 71 manual truck. Right now it has a hurst floor shifter but I would love to move it to the steering colum to free up the floor space and look more original. Thanks for any sugestions.

12-29-2008, 08:55 PM	#2
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter JUst out of curiosity, which floor shifter do you have [model number/name]? I am swapping in a 4L60E at some point and want it to be floor shifted. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-30-2008, 01:30 AM	#3
boostat4500 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 346	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter My burb was also an original 4 speed. I bought an auto column out of a 72' and bolted it in. Looks perfectly original. I run a straight rod down to the shift arm on the tranny, but you can also use the cable set-up. Is that the kind of info you're looking for? __________________ 1971 Suburban 4x4, LQ4 6.0L, 4L80E, etc.

12-30-2008, 02:01 AM	#4
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter as long as we're suggesting things for YOUR truck, I'd like to suggest a retrotec or a shrifter... and make it look decent with a classic steering wheel. PADDLE SHIFT FTMFW! __________________ RN U OVR

12-31-2008, 11:26 AM	#8
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter Thanks David...that's pretty close to what I had in mind. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

12-31-2008, 12:13 PM	#9
Helidoc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 31	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter Not to hijack your thread. Just another question concerning the swap. How do you get around the detent for the OD. With the standard 3 speed auto column. __________________ 68 C10 2WD 250 6cyl Clifford 4bl, Edl Carb, Headers, work in progress

01-03-2009, 05:03 PM	#11
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter dear sirs, retrotek: shrifter: __________________ RN U OVR

01-29-2009, 11:48 AM	#12
gmc1971harwich Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cape cod, ma. Posts: 394	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter hhhmm cool idea where do i get one of these paddle shifters?? i have an 700r4 and was going to go with a manual column to avoid the frustrations of rebuilding my auto tilt column. are these shifters expensive?

01-29-2009, 12:32 PM	#13
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: 4l60e transmission/ shifter Find an auto column, get a Lokar universal trans linkage, and then get an overdrive indicator lense from truckandcarshop.com (I'm sure other vendors have it as well). Works perfect. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread



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