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vtwinsport · 07-13-2011, 08:57 PM

Hey all,
I put in a B&M truck shifter. You can see pics and info about how I did it here- 'Trimming the tree' has the pics;
http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/c...hev-money-pit/

motornut · 07-13-2011, 11:43 PM

i like them just worry bout grabbin the wrong stick
i reach for it all the time, my GA is on the floor

jbanksc-10 · 07-14-2011, 12:47 AM

hey dude , how is that b&m shifter working for u just got that mega shifter for my truck haven't put in in yet .

Hoods69BadBowTie · 07-14-2011, 12:56 AM

Nice looks good and yea they are nice to have on the floor sometimes for sure

vtwinsport · 07-14-2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jbanksc-10

hey dude , how is that b&m shifter working for u just got that mega shifter for my truck haven't put in in yet .

Really well. Now I have to control the urge to drive like a hooligan so I can ratchet through the gears

chevyman95 · 07-14-2011, 09:35 AM

I have one in my 1970 as well, It took a little getting used to but you're right. Next to a 5 speed its the most fun you can have.

Pyrotechnic · 07-14-2011, 11:57 PM

I have one in mine and it's great. A high stall converter and a ratchet shifter make an automatic a lot of fun!

I'd recommend taking it apart once a year or so to clean, degrease, and regrease it. How often you do it depends how much you drive but it's a good idea just to keep it working well.

jrcaprai · 07-15-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jbanksc-10

hey dude , how is that b&m shifter working for u just got that mega shifter for my truck haven't put in in yet .

I have a mega Shifter on mine... I do wish it was taller... but other than that its good

vtwinsport · 07-16-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

I have one in mine and it's great. A high stall converter and a ratchet shifter make an automatic a lot of fun!

I'd recommend taking it apart once a year or so to clean, degrease, and regrease it. How often you do it depends how much you drive but it's a good idea just to keep it working well.

what size stall did you run?

Pyrotechnic · 07-16-2011, 11:25 PM

It's an old B&M Holeshot 2400 from the 80's. Though behind my motor and pushing the 3.08 rear gear, it's more like a 3500 stall now

I used to run this converter behind a stock 350 and one with a RV cam and it worked pretty well. Probably looser than what most people would like on the street but it did the job.

jrcaprai · 07-17-2011, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

It's an old B&M Holeshot 2400 from the 80's. Though behind my motor and pushing the 3.08 rear gear, it's more like a 3500 stall now

I used to run this converter behind a stock 350 and one with a RV cam and it worked pretty well. Probably looser than what most people would like on the street but it did the job.

What motor do you have now?

ProStreet83C10 · 07-17-2011, 06:18 PM

ive been scared of the megashifters since a buddy of mine was running one and was racing a guy, he went to 3rd and the shifter broke, put his car into reverse and put the transmission into about 50 pieces, including moving the whole motor back and about rolling the car

vtwinsport · 07-17-2011, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

It's an old B&M Holeshot 2400 from the 80's. Though behind my motor and pushing the 3.08 rear gear, it's more like a 3500 stall now

I used to run this converter behind a stock 350 and one with a RV cam and it worked pretty well. Probably looser than what most people would like on the street but it did the job.

Uhmm.. that's my current setup. It works pretty well for a daily driver.

07-13-2011, 08:57 PM	#1
vtwinsport Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta Posts: 293	Put in a B&M truck shifter Hey all, I put in a B&M truck shifter. You can see pics and info about how I did it here- 'Trimming the tree' has the pics; http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/c...hev-money-pit/ __________________ 76 Silverado, 2wd, long box, 350/th350, 3.42 posi, edelbrock performer 64cc heads, edelbrock 1405, 2101 intake, Hedman Headers, Comp Cam XE262 http://beerbreadbike.wordpress.com/

07-13-2011, 11:43 PM	#2
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter i like them just worry bout grabbin the wrong stick i reach for it all the time, my GA is on the floor __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-14-2011, 12:47 AM	#3
jbanksc-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: augusta, ga Posts: 11	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter hey dude , how is that b&m shifter working for u just got that mega shifter for my truck haven't put in in yet .

07-14-2011, 12:56 AM	#4
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter Nice looks good and yea they are nice to have on the floor sometimes for sure __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

07-14-2011, 09:35 AM	#6
chevyman95 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Underground Bunker Posts: 284	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter I have one in my 1970 as well, It took a little getting used to but you're right. Next to a 5 speed its the most fun you can have.

07-14-2011, 11:57 PM	#7
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter I have one in mine and it's great. A high stall converter and a ratchet shifter make an automatic a lot of fun! I'd recommend taking it apart once a year or so to clean, degrease, and regrease it. How often you do it depends how much you drive but it's a good idea just to keep it working well. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

07-16-2011, 11:25 PM	#10
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter It's an old B&M Holeshot 2400 from the 80's. Though behind my motor and pushing the 3.08 rear gear, it's more like a 3500 stall now I used to run this converter behind a stock 350 and one with a RV cam and it worked pretty well. Probably looser than what most people would like on the street but it did the job. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

07-17-2011, 06:18 PM	#12
ProStreet83C10 Drag Racer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mason City, Iowa Posts: 1,276	Re: Put in a B&M truck shifter ive been scared of the megashifters since a buddy of mine was running one and was racing a guy, he went to 3rd and the shifter broke, put his car into reverse and put the transmission into about 50 pieces, including moving the whole motor back and about rolling the car __________________ Zach Hall 1983 Chevy C10 R/T: .194 60': 2.322 330: 6.379 1/8: 9.803 MPH: 71.37 1000: 12.781 1/4: 15.314 MPH: 88.79



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