[Z06] Shifter install help
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Shifter install help
I just recieved my C6 shifter to put in my 04 Z. But it did't come with any instructions. Dose any one have a link to a set of instructions for this. I'm not sure if my mechanical abillities are up to this task.
Any feed back will help.
Thanks
David
Any feed back will help.
Thanks
David
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Here you go. I've changed out shifters on a few cars and it's pretty easy.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=28&TopicID=1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=29&TopicID=6
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=28&TopicID=1
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=29&TopicID=6
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From: Acworth GA
You might also wonder about installing the shifter base that came with it. I simply unbolted the shifter and alignment pin and gasket, and installed onto the existing base in the C5 Z06. They appeared identical anyways. Make sure to pull the alignment pin out after you insert the shifter into the base or the shifter won't move.
I installed my C6 Z06 shifter last night and almost crapped a brick when I saw the big torx bolts that hold that base in and I didn't have the tools to get it out too.
-Daniel
I installed my C6 Z06 shifter last night and almost crapped a brick when I saw the big torx bolts that hold that base in and I didn't have the tools to get it out too.
-Daniel
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The one problem that I ran into was the instructions did not tell you to becareful of the fuel door switch, nor dose it tell you to disconnect it. Don't let the pictures in the second link scare you, it is alot simpler than it looks.
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That fuel door connector is somewhat of a pain to get plugged back in when putting the armrest back. GM didn't really give the harness enough play.
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How do I likey? Well sitting in the garage it feels way better and smoother that the hurst that was in there but it has rained here 31 of the past 45 days! So as soon as I get to try it out I'll let ya know.
Any one want a good deal on a used Hurst short shifter?
Thanks
Any one want a good deal on a used Hurst short shifter?
Thanks
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How do I likey? Well sitting in the garage it feels way better and smoother that the hurst that was in there but it has rained here 31 of the past 45 days! So as soon as I get to try it out I'll let ya know.
Any one want a good deal on a used Hurst short shifter?
Thanks
Any one want a good deal on a used Hurst short shifter?
Thanks
I traded out a BPP for mine. A huge improvement, IMO.
