[Z06] Installing a C6Z shifter?

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Jan 10, 2007 | 01:01 AM

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Installing a C6Z shifter?

I just got the C6Z shifter today for the 04. I plan on putting it in this weekend. Is it pretty self explanitory installing? Or did anyone run into any problems that I need to watch for?

Jan 10, 2007 | 01:08 AM

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It's rather easy... but you'll want to follow the how-to by forum member Patches. I installed my fathers in under 30 min, but I've done it a bunch.

Jan 10, 2007 | 08:49 AM

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Hi chevy rules -

Here is the link to the install from Patches -

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1022661

After doing a few of these, I can do one in ~30 minutes.

best regards -

mqqn

Jan 10, 2007 | 09:29 AM

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Just had mine installed and love it. I also had the tranny fluid changed with Royal Purple based on what I read on the forum that it gives you slightly smoother shifts. You may also want to get a C6 boot from Vette Essentials, but I used the stock boot with an O-ring and it worked just fine. Patches' thread I believe mentions how to use the stock boot. Good luck!

Jan 10, 2007 | 09:59 AM

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Thanks for sending that link! The write-up was top notch!

Anyone know where to find the best deal on the C6 shifter/**** combo?

Jan 10, 2007 | 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielZ06

Thanks for sending that link! The write-up was top notch!

Anyone know where to find the best deal on the C6 shifter/**** combo?

Fred Beans

Jan 10, 2007 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielZ06

Thanks for sending that link! The write-up was top notch!

Anyone know where to find the best deal on the C6 shifter/**** combo?

Or from Gene Cully:

www.gmpartshouse.com

Jan 10, 2007 | 10:17 AM

DanielZ06

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Fred Beans

Thanks. I met you on Barrett the other weekend.

You have the C6 shifter in your car?

Edit: Only $189.47 from gmpartshouse.com. Thanks for the link.

Last edited by DanielZ06; Jan 10, 2007 at 10:21 AM.

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Jan 10, 2007 | 10:35 AM

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From: Inver grove heights, MN

thanks everyone! thats exactly what I needed. There is only one thing I dislike about this car and that is the feel of the shifter. At first I thought it just wasn't broke in. Because the car only had 8000 miles when we bought it a month ago. Then I saw the threads about the C6Z shifter.I really hope this improves it. I give everything else on the car a 10.

Jan 10, 2007 | 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DanielZ06

Thanks. I met you on Barrett the other weekend.

You have the C6 shifter in your car?

Edit: Only $189.47 from gmpartshouse.com. Thanks for the link.

yep, that was me..and I do have the C6z06 shifter in my car..it is soo much shorter and smoother than the rubbery factory outfit..you'll love it

Jan 13, 2007 | 12:07 PM

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Hi All,

I sell the shifter for 189.47 + shipping. You can order conveniently online @ any time from www.gmpartshouse.com. Click on the front page where it says click here to enter part number search. Use part number 06z06shifter for the shifter, **** and bolt under Chevrolet make.

Thanks,
Gene

Jan 13, 2007 | 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cobra4B

It's rather easy... but you'll want to follow the how-to by forum member Patches. I installed my fathers in under 30 min, but I've done it a bunch.

This is EXACTLY what I did, and it made the job simple. Thanks Patches

Jan 13, 2007 | 03:13 PM

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installed it today, works great! had a couple of frustrating moments. I dropped the small screw (behind the ashtray) and it fell in the little opening then down behind the carpet insulation and tunnel

I had to fish with a magnet for 15-20 minutes to find it. Also after I was all done, console back together. The shifter was locked up. What a idiot. So I had to take it all apart again! I guess you have to lift up on this little rod to unlock it! What is this for? Some kind of maintenance function?

Jan 13, 2007 | 05:23 PM

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So how do you like the feel of the new shifter?

Regards-

John

Jan 13, 2007 | 06:50 PM

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Gene,
I heard there was a big difference between the 06 and 07 Z06 shifter.

Is that accurate?

Thanks
Jim

Jan 13, 2007 | 08:26 PM

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Jan 14, 2007 | 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Gene,
I heard there was a big difference between the 06 and 07 Z06 shifter.

Is that accurate?

Thanks
Jim

Jim,

I don't have any information available to back up that claim. Maybe we'll find out more soon!

Thanks,
Gene

Jan 14, 2007 | 01:47 PM

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Jim,

I don't have any information available to back up that claim. Maybe we'll find out more soon!

Thanks,
Gene

Found a post http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1580158 look at post #9 and a couple after that, talk about a shorter throw in his 2007 vs his 2006 Z06.

Jim