Cable vs. Linkage Operated Shifters - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Taylor21293 · 04-18-2017, 10:34 AM

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!

GASoline71 · 04-18-2017, 06:52 PM

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.

Gary

Andy4639 · 04-18-2017, 07:48 PM

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.

Taylor21293 · 04-18-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

I love my b&m mega haven't had a problem with it at all but I don't hammer on it but I do screw around once in a while its cable

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!

04-18-2017, 10:34 AM	#1
Taylor21293 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 58	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! __________________ Eatin' up Dodges and ****tin' out Fords

04-18-2017, 07:48 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	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. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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