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Old Jul 10, 2021 | 11:47 AM
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Long time no talk everyone.

Finally found some time to assess the shift cable design on my vette - the usual problems with it, poor shift response. Th350 tranny. It is running the stock gm cable.

Before I begin designing and engineering my own from scratch, I’d like to hear what other members have done to fix their automatic shift cable “challenges”.
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Originally Posted by stinger12
Before I begin designing and engineering my own from scratch, I’d like to hear what other members have done to fix their automatic shift cable “challenges”.
Shiftworks sells an adjustable cable: https://shiftworks.com/collections/c...e-for-corvette

I put one on my '73 when I upgraded to a 4L60E as my original cable was in need of replacement. The first repro OEM type cable I purchased arrived with a kink in it so I sent it back. I then came across this Shiftworks cable. Don't know if this would be a good solution for you but it has worked well for me. Very smooth operation.

Good luck,

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Originally Posted by DC3
Shiftworks sells an adjustable cable: https://shiftworks.com/collections/c...e-for-corvette

I put one on my '73 when I upgraded to a 4L60E as my original cable was in need of replacement. The first repro OEM type cable I purchased arrived with a kink in it so I sent it back. I then came across this Shiftworks cable. Don't know if this would be a good solution for you but it has worked well for me. Very smooth operation.

Good luck,

DC
This is great to hear.

I tried an aftermarket years back, and have not been able to shift properly. Its very difficult to use.

Has anyone else here tried the shiftworks cable?

anyone rlse here use the shiftworks cable?
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