C6 Shift Boot, Fit C5 shifter?

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Jan 20, 2006 | 06:44 AM

KD-Columbus

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C6 Shift Boot, Fit C5 shifter?

Looking at buying a modified C6 shift **** for my C5, but to get the **** I have to buy the boot also. Anyone tried this? Here's the link.
http://www.gscreationsllc.com/produc...roducts_id/247

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Jan 20, 2006 | 07:37 AM

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Looking at buying a modified C6 shift **** for my C5, but to get the **** I have to buy the boot also. Anyone tried this? Here's the link.
http://www.gscreationsllc.com/produc...roducts_id/247

You'll want the boot -- as I just learned when installing a C6Z06 shifter in my C5. The bottom of the C6 **** (where the **** meets the boot) is a fair bit larger than the C5 boot. While I've read the C5 boot can be modified (cut threads at hole top hole, zip-tie to C6 **** base), I concluded that I didn't want to start my C5 ownership by hacking up bits. I purchased a C6-to-C5 boot from Ken King (vette essentials).

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Jan 20, 2006 | 07:58 AM

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Can you send pics?

Jan 20, 2006 | 08:56 AM

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I customized my C5 boot to mesh up with the C6 Shifter & ****. I cut a few stitches and then curled it under until the shaft from the C6 shifter would slide through. From there I purchased a few O-Rings from Lowes and they keep the boot tight around the shaft. Looks stock and cost me $2 and about 15 mins of my time!

Jan 20, 2006 | 08:59 AM

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Can you send pics?

I could probably take a few pics but it wouldn't be the weekend. PM if someone doesn't send you a few pics!

Jan 20, 2006 | 10:45 AM

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Can you send pics?

My new boot will be in Tues. or Weds. -- I'll post as soon as I get it installed.

Jan 20, 2006 | 07:40 PM

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Let me know how the install goes...Hear it's a pain.

Jan 20, 2006 | 08:42 PM

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Looking at buying a modified C6 shift **** for my C5, but to get the **** I have to buy the boot also. Anyone tried this? Here's the link.
http://www.gscreationsllc.com/produc...roducts_id/247

There's a guy on eBay that sells modified C6 shifter ***** that fit the C5 shifters. You don't have to buy the boot as it's not needed.

Tom