[Z06] Shifter questions
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Le Mans Master
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Shifter questions
I'm trying to decide on which shifter to go with for my 02 Z. Both of my choices are for used units. The first one I'm looking at is a B&M Ripper. The second one I'm considering is a C6 shifter. Since so many have already had one, I imagine the B&M is a pretty straight forward swap. The questions I have are, will the C5Z **** and factory boot work with the C6 version? Also, is there a difference between the base C6 and C6Z06 shifters?
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Le Mans Master
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The base of all the shifters is the same, except the Z06 shifters have metal bushings where they mount to the tunnel instead of rubber.
The C5 **** will not fit a C6.. the C5 has threads on the shaft, the C6 uses a set screw, and I think the shaft is a different diameter.
I have had a Hurst for 5 years, and of course, think it is the best.
The C5 **** will not fit a C6.. the C5 has threads on the shaft, the C6 uses a set screw, and I think the shaft is a different diameter.
I have had a Hurst for 5 years, and of course, think it is the best.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Dec 11, 2008 at 10:00 AM.
Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '12
I also have had both. I would say to go with the C6 shifter. Plus I modified my stock shift boot to work, and it is not hard to do at all. You will like how it shift.
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St. Jude Donor '12
At the tip of your boot were it meats the shift ****. It is bent over alittle bit. You have to unbend it. Then you push the c6 **** from the top outside to the bottom. So it will look like the **** is in side the boot. Slide it over the c6 post and screw it in. Slide the rest of the boot down and it snaps back in to the console. Here is a link on istall for a c6 shifter. Hope it helps.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...llation-5.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...llation-5.html
Last edited by smoothblue; Dec 11, 2008 at 03:46 PM.
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Might want to look at this thread before you buy.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ct-review.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ct-review.html
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Le Mans Master
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Might want to look at this thread before you buy.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ct-review.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ct-review.html
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '08
Sorry about that
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St. Jude Donor '09 and '13
Save your money and go for the delrin ****. 30 bucks and it lowers the shifter height by over an inch. The car shifts tons better.
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I love the derlin ****. I wasn't sure if I would or not, but it is great. I like pushing to upshift instead of pulling.
Stock Z **** was
Also, I never hear of people suggesting to remove the demon key by using an open-ended wrench and using it as a lever to remove it (this is how I did it). Everyone says to pull it out with plyers, but I found the lever method easier. If you have a small enough open-ended wrench you can get it right in the slot on the left or right side of the demon key.
Stock Z **** was
Also, I never hear of people suggesting to remove the demon key by using an open-ended wrench and using it as a lever to remove it (this is how I did it). Everyone says to pull it out with plyers, but I found the lever method easier. If you have a small enough open-ended wrench you can get it right in the slot on the left or right side of the demon key.
