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Tim64 · 02-26-2008, 11:25 PM

Hey Guys,
I'm looking for some opinions on auto floor shifters. I'm getting all my stuff together for my tranny swap, and I just don't know what shifter to get. I like the 23" Lokar, and the B&M Megashifter. Who has what, and why did you go the route you did?
Thanks,
Tim

QWYKTRUK · 02-27-2008, 12:11 AM

I went with the B&M for the old school hotrod/muscle car look. Just built the console out of wood.

steverino66 · 02-27-2008, 12:12 AM

I got the B&M light truck Megashifter, around $170 shipped on eBay - cheaper than Lokar, but for me the decision was made because it will switch from 3 to 4 speed automatic by removing a pin; easy install, looks and feels nice

Tim64 · 02-27-2008, 12:38 AM

Wow! QWYKTRUK that looks sweet. Got any more pics of the inside, or out side too for that matter. I never thought of building a console. What a great idea.
Steverino, the light truck shifter is the B&M I've been looking at. I do like the bend in the 23" Lokar, but I'm yet to see one with a boot.
Lets see, and here from some more you guys. We have 2 votes for B&M

QWYKTRUK · 02-27-2008, 02:15 AM

TIM64 - sent you a p/m.

John

NF65Fleetside · 02-27-2008, 03:51 AM

I have the 28" Ultra Shifter from Genie. Its awesome! Was nervouse about it being overkill for the cab but it actually sits just right. Really easy install too. Reason I went with the Genie unit over the Lokar, 1) more options in knobs to use. 2) heard a lot of stories on Lokar's buttons sticking and or popping out of gear while driving. 3) Price is cheaper but quallity is just the same or better.
Seems like Lokar is popular just cause thats what a ton of the street rodder and boyd/foose type guys use in their garage queens. Ill post pics of mine later on.

Chevyman680063 · 02-27-2008, 07:55 AM

I have a Lokar automatic shifter in mine. It was in it when I bought it. The only problem I've really seen with it is that when I took the truck to have some front suspension work done to it the guy who pulled it in the bay didn't know you were suppose to push the button in the center to shift through the gears and when I got in it the gear shift was pointed towards the steering wheel. For some reason people don't notice the button in the center. The trans is a Turbo 350.

Hillbilly Deluxe 65 · 02-28-2008, 12:19 AM

i got a b&m ratchet shifter, it sweet with a shift kit

kdrodworks316 · 02-28-2008, 10:01 AM

QWYKTRUK has the sexiest dash and interior i have ever seen, very ol skool. my vote is for b&m as well.

60ratrod · 02-28-2008, 10:25 AM

i put a b&m z-gate shifter in mine. its a lot better than that pos mr. gasket shifter that was in there. hey fleetside, where did you get the genie shifter??

02-26-2008, 11:25 PM	#1
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Auto shifters Hey Guys, I'm looking for some opinions on auto floor shifters. I'm getting all my stuff together for my tranny swap, and I just don't know what shifter to get. I like the 23" Lokar, and the B&M Megashifter. Who has what, and why did you go the route you did? Thanks, Tim

02-27-2008, 12:11 AM	#2
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: Auto shifters I went with the B&M for the old school hotrod/muscle car look. Just built the console out of wood.

02-27-2008, 12:12 AM	#3
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: Auto shifters I got the B&M light truck Megashifter, around $170 shipped on eBay - cheaper than Lokar, but for me the decision was made because it will switch from 3 to 4 speed automatic by removing a pin; easy install, looks and feels nice

02-27-2008, 12:38 AM	#4
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: Auto shifters Wow! QWYKTRUK that looks sweet. Got any more pics of the inside, or out side too for that matter. I never thought of building a console. What a great idea. Steverino, the light truck shifter is the B&M I've been looking at. I do like the bend in the 23" Lokar, but I'm yet to see one with a boot. Lets see, and here from some more you guys. We have 2 votes for B&M

02-27-2008, 02:15 AM	#5
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: Auto shifters TIM64 - sent you a p/m. John

02-27-2008, 03:51 AM	#6
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Auto shifters I have the 28" Ultra Shifter from Genie. Its awesome! Was nervouse about it being overkill for the cab but it actually sits just right. Really easy install too. Reason I went with the Genie unit over the Lokar, 1) more options in knobs to use. 2) heard a lot of stories on Lokar's buttons sticking and or popping out of gear while driving. 3) Price is cheaper but quallity is just the same or better. Seems like Lokar is popular just cause thats what a ton of the street rodder and boyd/foose type guys use in their garage queens. Ill post pics of mine later on. Last edited by NF65Fleetside; 02-27-2008 at 03:53 AM.

02-27-2008, 07:55 AM	#7
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Auto shifters I have a Lokar automatic shifter in mine. It was in it when I bought it. The only problem I've really seen with it is that when I took the truck to have some front suspension work done to it the guy who pulled it in the bay didn't know you were suppose to push the button in the center to shift through the gears and when I got in it the gear shift was pointed towards the steering wheel. For some reason people don't notice the button in the center. The trans is a Turbo 350. Attached Images Last edited by Chevyman680063; 02-27-2008 at 08:53 AM.

02-28-2008, 12:19 AM	#8
Hillbilly Deluxe 65 Wheelin' and Dealin' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: poquoson va Posts: 320	Re: Auto shifters i got a b&m ratchet shifter, it sweet with a shift kit __________________ 1965 Chevy c-10 fleetside long bed with 06 gto LS2/T56 inside Porterbuilt Extreme front and rear 12bolt w/ eaton tru-trac 4:11 gears 1BADD65 my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2601700

02-28-2008, 10:01 AM	#9
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Auto shifters QWYKTRUK has the sexiest dash and interior i have ever seen, very ol skool. my vote is for b&m as well.

02-28-2008, 10:25 AM	#10
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Auto shifters i put a b&m z-gate shifter in mine. its a lot better than that pos mr. gasket shifter that was in there. hey fleetside, where did you get the genie shifter?? __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900 Last edited by 60ratrod; 02-28-2008 at 11:47 AM.



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