T56 Swap Shifter Boot?

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Nov 15, 2025 | 10:20 AM

rabinaba

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T56 Swap Shifter Boot?

Does anyone know of a shifter boot that will cover the new hole that needs to be cut when swapping in a T56? I was going to weld in a new piece of metal, but I imagine I'm still going to get some heat and air coming in, so I figure a rubber boot would be better - plus it'll make it easier if I ever want to replace the shifter in the future.

Nov 15, 2025 | 10:45 AM

wheresmyhorsepower

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I just used a neoprene sheet from Amazon, cut it to fit, then used sheet metal screws to hold it in place. Certainly not the most elegant but it's hidden and has worked for the last 5 years.

Nov 17, 2025 | 01:05 AM

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I made a metal custom cover with rubber seal for my T56 magnum 6 speed conversion from auto. I used the factory bolt location for the auto shifter to help secure the custom plate.

Nov 17, 2025 | 11:42 AM

rabinaba

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wheresmyhorsepower

I just used a neoprene sheet from Amazon, cut it to fit, then used sheet metal screws to hold it in place. Certainly not the most elegant but it's hidden and has worked for the last 5 years.

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Originally Posted by cagotzmann

I made a metal custom cover with rubber seal for my T56 magnum 6 speed conversion from auto. I used the factory bolt location for the auto shifter to help secure the custom plate.

Hmmm both of these are actually really good ideas!

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