Shift Linkage with Doug Thorley Headers

[fastpace]

So we got the motor and everything in with the Doug Thorley DTE-324Y-C and we were planning on using something like the stock linkage but it doesn't look like there's any room. I know I saw some people suggesting the Lokar 625-ACA-1804 but I can't seem to find any pictures of it installed right now.

We're looking to connect the stock column to a 6L80 (which looks to have the same setup as the 4L60/4L80)

Any suggestions or pictures?

[portworks]

BUMP.. I am looking for the same info !

[Clyde65]

Why not use a Locar cable??

[portworks]

Lokar said that it will not work with the 67 to 72 column, or the 4L60E electronic trans, with the black box on the side ?

[66LSx]

I made my own for the 3 speed-on-the-tree for the 4L60e for $11 (3/8 UNF rod end and HRS rod)

5.3L 4L60e DTY 324 headers



OEM 4L60e shift arm vs. my fab'd one I made (note slot 'clocked' correctly in new one to position the downward motion of shift linkage correctly)









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Heat and bend and fit... heat and bend and fit.... heat and bend and fit..... cut threads... viola (even with a shade tree mechanic press)

[Hart_Rod]

I used a Lokar shift setup (ACA -1800) on my 4L60E as well as on my 6L80. Pics are in my build thread.

[portworks]

I looked at it all again with the headers in place. I believe I can make a shift rod style assembly to work. This has been a looong frame off LS & BAGGED build that im ready to get on the road !!!!

[portworks]

So with a few bends, adding a few inches and a hyme to the original shift rod,everything cleared. But the trans detent didnt match the column indicator.
So after making a new shift arm 1" longer and rotating the clocking position, it all matches perfect. Only with 1st gear alittle past/ lower than stock.