B&M RIPPER SHIFTER!
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Melting Slicks
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B&M RIPPER SHIFTER!
I was told by my local vette shop that they had to lower the Tranny and Diff. to do the install. Has anyone else done this for the install.
Thanks :cheers:
Thanks :cheers:
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (vettethret)
...Has anyone else done this for the install....
There's instructions on how to do this on the Hurst website, pretty close to the B&M.
Eric
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (vettethret)
As stated, I don't think it's a have too, I just think it's a "makes it easier". I think I'm going to have the Ripper installed the next time I need a new clutch. :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (R94 LT 1)
...I just think it's a "makes it easier"....
Maybe the shop is just cranking up the labor rate. A good mechanic can do the job in less than 2 hours, took me a little longer :cheers:
Eric
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (vettethret)
I'd sure stay away from that shop. The instillation is a pain, but worth it. While you're under there, it's a good time to change the transmission oil, if it's not been done lately
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Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Stingray1970)
It's also a great time to replace your fuel filter. To drop the tranny, I have to remove the shifter first. How does that make it easier? :confused: Don't let this guy touch your Vette.
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From: Little Elm TX
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Strick)
To drop the tranny, I have to remove the shifter first. How does that make it easier? :confused: Don't let this guy touch your Vette.
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Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (R94 LT 1)
Why do you have to remove the shifter? Mines been out a couple of times and the shifter was never removed. :confused:
Racer
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Strick)
Just finished replacing a clutch in my 91. Also installed a ripper at this time . I R&R'D the transmission with the shifter attached and installed the B&M while the trans. was out. I can't imagine doing it any other way, considering the circumstances, ( trans. out ). I definately wouldn't remove the shifter to remove the trans, thats the least of your worries.
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Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Stingray1970)
Just finished replacing a clutch in my 91. Also installed a ripper at this time . I R&R'D the transmission with the shifter attached and installed the B&M while the trans. was out. I can't imagine doing it any other way, considering the circumstances, ( trans. out ). I definately wouldn't remove the shifter to remove the trans, thats the least of your worries.
Melting Slicks
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From: NW Chicago Suburbs
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER!
The only advanage I can see to having the trans out is that it's easier to reinstall the rubber boot on the top of the trans. Everything else is pretty easy.
Eric
Eric
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Strick)
My biggest problem was the beam, just couldn't get it out. Support the trans with a suitable jack,remove the beam, shift the trans. into third, lower the trans while pulling the trans. to the rear. my shifter cleared the car easily. The transmission is heavy, so it has to be supported with a jack. I used a transmission jack so it was relatively easy.
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Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Stingray1970)
Hey Stingray, When you lower the tranny, aren't you also lowering the rear of the engine until you get the front spline out of the housing? If so, anything up front of the engine need addressing? I haven't done it yet and a clutch is in the future along with a rear main seal.
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: B&M RIPPER SHIFTER! (Strick)
Tom,
Thats how I did mine, I originally put a jack under the engine, then decided I didn't need it. Replacing the rear main at this time is smart, I replaced the front and rear seals in the transmission also. replaced the U joints and installed beam plates too. I converted mine to a single mass, haven't driven it yet, but soon. Taken a lot longer that it should have, haven't been able to work on it because of travel.
Thats how I did mine, I originally put a jack under the engine, then decided I didn't need it. Replacing the rear main at this time is smart, I replaced the front and rear seals in the transmission also. replaced the U joints and installed beam plates too. I converted mine to a single mass, haven't driven it yet, but soon. Taken a lot longer that it should have, haven't been able to work on it because of travel.
