6L80 shifter recommendation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**EricSean** · 11-16-2020, 10:54 AM

I'm installing and L83 with a 6L80 trans and trying to figure out a good shifter to use. Any ideas would be helpful.

**396ci** · 11-18-2020, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by EricSean

I'm installing and L83 with a 6L80 trans and trying to figure out a good shifter to use. Any ideas would be helpful.

my buddy just did a c10 with a lokar ES6L80GM floor mount unit. it is set up to work in 2 modes. has normal operation but move the shifter right and it operates like a paddle shifter with the module installed, just tap shifter up or back to select gear. good luck.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-18-2020, 10:20 PM

Moved thread for more exposure.

**EricSean** · 11-19-2020, 06:27 PM

Thanks. I was thinking about that shifter. Would you know what style and length lever he went with?

LS short box · 11-20-2020, 07:33 PM

I used a Lokar floor mount shifter in 68 C10 LS/4L60E swap. It uses the rod directly from the shifter to the trans lever. I was concerned it might have some vibrations going down the road but it's dead still. I have Lokar cable type in my 98 Wrangler LS/4L60E swap and it also works very well. I choose the rod type from Lokar because it's a bit cheaper than the cable style.

**EricSean** · 11-24-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by LS short box

I used a Lokar floor mount shifter in 68 C10 LS/4L60E swap. It uses the rod directly from the shifter to the trans lever. I was concerned it might have some vibrations going down the road but it's dead still. I have Lokar cable type in my 98 Wrangler LS/4L60E swap and it also works very well. I choose the rod type from Lokar because it's a bit cheaper than the cable style.

What length lever did you go with and what bend?

11-16-2020, 10:54 AM	#1
EricSean Active Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hanover,PA Posts: 163	6L80 shifter recommendation I'm installing and L83 with a 6L80 trans and trying to figure out a good shifter to use. Any ideas would be helpful.

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DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: 6L80 shifter recommendation Moved thread for more exposure. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-19-2020, 06:27 PM	#4
EricSean Active Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hanover,PA Posts: 163	Re: 6L80 shifter recommendation Thanks. I was thinking about that shifter. Would you know what style and length lever he went with?

11-20-2020, 07:33 PM	#5
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 2,138	Re: 6L80 shifter recommendation I used a Lokar floor mount shifter in 68 C10 LS/4L60E swap. It uses the rod directly from the shifter to the trans lever. I was concerned it might have some vibrations going down the road but it's dead still. I have Lokar cable type in my 98 Wrangler LS/4L60E swap and it also works very well. I choose the rod type from Lokar because it's a bit cheaper than the cable style.



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