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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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This is Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet,

We have received a C6 shifter to compare with both C5 6speed shifters. We have compared the three shifters and measurements are all the same. The C6 shifter should bolt right up with no modifications required! The only thing is the C5 shift **** will NOT fit the C6 shifter so you will also need the C6 shift ****.
We have put a package together with the C6 shifter, C6 shift **** and retainer. The kit retails for 311.89 and we have them for 222.00 plus shipping.
GM has a very limited supply of the shifter and ***** so I know they will hit national backorder status very quick. If you wish to get one as I know many have been waiting; give us a call at 800-234-5284 or email me at parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com


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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CorvettePartsBob
This is Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet,

We have received a C6 shifter to compare with both C5 6speed shifters. We have compared the three shifters and measurements are all the same. The C6 shifter should bolt right up with no modifications required! The only thing is the C5 shift **** will NOT fit the C6 shifter so you will also need the C6 shift ****.
We have put a package together with the C6 shifter, C6 shift **** and retainer. The kit retails for 311.89 and we have them for 222.00 plus shipping.
GM has a very limited supply of the shifter and ***** so I know they will hit national backorder status very quick. If you wish to get one as I know many have been waiting; give us a call at 800-234-5284 or email me at parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com


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Good to know Bob, but what is the advantage? How do they compare.

I assume a shorter throw but what else?

...George
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:04 PM
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Too much $$! I paid $165.00 for my B&M, re-used stock handle and love it!!
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vetteamerica
Too much $$! I paid $165.00 for my B&M, re-used stock handle and love it!!
Actually, that's not a bad price if you consider that the ****/retainer probably adds another $50 to the price of the shifter. I wonder if anyone knows what the thread size is for that C6 ****........
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Just purchased a new shift ****.
the '02 has the same threads as my '64. (9/16"-18)
Did the threads size /pitch change or just the retainer pin size?

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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by georgec114
Good to know Bob, but what is the advantage? How do they compare.

I assume a shorter throw but what else?

...George
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Old Feb 18, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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I believe that the C6 shift **** is a press-on. There are no threads on the shaft of the shift lever. So the the C5 **** will not work with the C6 shifter assembly.

Also, from what I have heard. The only difference between the C5 and C6 shifter assemblies is the C6 height has been reduced and the remaining improvement (i.e. -shortened throws) was accomplished inside the transmission.
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Originally Posted by Derek Zalewski
I believe that the C6 shift **** is a press-on. There are no threads on the shaft of the shift lever. So the the C5 **** will not work with the C6 shifter assembly.

Also, from what I have heard. The only difference between the C5 and C6 shifter assemblies is the C6 height has been reduced and the remaining improvement (i.e. -shortened throws) was accomplished inside the transmission.
This is my understanding.
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What makes the C6 shift better is the new shift linkage bushings it has.
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i just got a C6 shift **** in my 98 vert and it looks and feels great, got it from..Gst20psi@aol.com..its a direct fit for around $70.bucks
he modifies the **** to fit the C5.

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Originally Posted by medic23w
i just got a C6 shift **** in my 98 vert and it looks and feels great, got it from..Gst20psi@aol.com..its a direct fit for around $70.bucks
he modifies the **** to fit the C5.
Post some pics so we can see how it looks in your car!
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Old Feb 20, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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Bob, would you be able to sell the shift **** from the C6 or the GTO???? I'm interested in retrofitting one on my hurst.
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