Shifter install question....
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Safety Car
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Shifter install question....
Installing an OEM C6 shifter in my C5 Z06. I have a square plastic gasket from the B&M shifter that I could use to seal the shifter box, or would it be better to use black silicone? Will one reduce drive-line noise over the other?
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Safety Car
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I was like WTF???? Maybe I could use the B&M gasket as a template for dynamat? My friends Hinson shifter came with a rubber gasket; maybe I can get one from them.
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Melting Slicks
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From the GM store they are $48- it is a heavy rubber mat about 6"by 8" with a hole for shifter four screws hold it down (if memory is correct) It is almost unbelievable how much different the sound is when installed!! You may have to cut out larger hole for aftermarket shifter. Good luck.
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Safety Car
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From: Pasadena, CA
From the GM store they are $48- it is a heavy rubber mat about 6"by 8" with a hole for shifter four screws hold it down (if memory is correct) It is almost unbelievable how much different the sound is when installed!! You may have to cut out larger hole for aftermarket shifter. Good luck.
I'm referring to the thin gasket that seals between the bottom of the shifter and the shifter box.
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Le Mans Master
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The "gasket" is for reducing felt vibration. As mentioned, you will need to use the OEM rubber "boot" or come up with an aftermarket solution to reduce noise.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-barrier.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-barrier.html
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Safety Car
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From: Pasadena, CA
The "gasket" is for reducing felt vibration. As mentioned, you will need to use the OEM rubber "boot" or come up with an aftermarket solution to reduce noise.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-barrier.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...d-barrier.html
Last edited by 03 Z-oh-6; Nov 23, 2016 at 04:04 PM.
