C6 shifter base question
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 46
From: RedSoxNation Cape Cod, MA
C6 shifter base question
I just got a great deal on an entire C6 shifter, **** and base for my car. It even came with the part that goes mounts onto the transmission. Is that the same as the one in my 98 or is the 06 Z06 shifter base different? I know the shifter it self is the same, its just bent and a little bid shorter.Let me know if I should just replace the whole thing or just put the shifter in.
Thanks
Jimbo
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,464
Likes: 2
From: Cedarburg, WI
[/QUOTE=jimbo1972;1567195724]I just got a great deal on an entire C6 shifter, **** and base for my car. It even came with the part that goes mounts onto the transmission. Is that the same as the one in my 98 or is the 06 Z06 shifter base different? I know the shifter it self is the same, its just bent and a little bid shorter.
Let me know if I should just replace the whole thing or just put the shifter in.
Thanks
Jimbo[/QUOTE]
There isn't a part that mounts onto the transmission since it is in the rear. I assume you are talking about the whole shifter assembly. I would recommend replacing the whole assembly. I can't think of a good reason not to in your case!
I just got a great deal on an entire C6 shifter, **** and base for my car. It even came with the part that goes mounts onto the transmission. Is that the same as the one in my 98 or is the 06 Z06 shifter base different? I know the shifter it self is the same, its just bent and a little bid shorter.Let me know if I should just replace the whole thing or just put the shifter in.
Thanks
Jimbo[/QUOTE]
There isn't a part that mounts onto the transmission since it is in the rear. I assume you are talking about the whole shifter assembly. I would recommend replacing the whole assembly. I can't think of a good reason not to in your case!
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 46
From: RedSoxNation Cape Cod, MA
I am sorry, you are correct I was talking about the whole assembly, not just replacing the shifter itself.
You are correct, why they heck would I not replace the whole thing! I was just wondering if there was any difference in the base part.
Thanks
Jimbo
You are correct, why they heck would I not replace the whole thing! I was just wondering if there was any difference in the base part.
Thanks
Jimbo
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,554
Likes: 33
From: Not on either liberal coast.
Check the bushings where the "box" mounts above the torque tube. Your oem bushings are probably rubber, whereas the C6/Z06 might be metal (as in C5/Z06) shifters. The rubber will isolate noise more, but metal provides a more solid feel...
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Theres NO reason to change the housing. There the same BUT, like it was previously mentioned, the C5 housing is rubber mounted and the C5 ZO6 is not. If you elect to change the housing, you MUST do a shifter housing alignment check and adjustment.
BC
BC
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,993
Likes: 7
From: LaPine Oregon
Easy install.................
I just got a great deal on an entire C6 shifter, **** and base for my car. It even came with the part that goes mounts onto the transmission. Is that the same as the one in my 98 or is the 06 Z06 shifter base different? I know the shifter it self is the same, its just bent and a little bid shorter.Let me know if I should just replace the whole thing or just put the shifter in.
Thanks
Jimbo
[/IMG]. The internals are the same. The Z06 box feels firmer and transmitts a little more vibration.Also before you take the old shift box off the tunnel, scribe the mounting location as a reference .
Last edited by dieseldave56; Sep 23, 2008 at 05:33 AM. Reason: image upload
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,464
Likes: 2
From: Cedarburg, WI
Basically you loosen the bolt that connects to the trans rod in back of shifter. Then you have the shifter in neutral with the locking pin in place (down). You then tighten the bolt on the trans rod and lift the locking pin up.
Thread Starter
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,158
Likes: 46
From: RedSoxNation Cape Cod, MA
Sounds easy enough, How do you adjust the whole houseing itself. I noticed the big torx bolts have alot of adjustment room to move the whole housing front to back. How do you get the housing lined up?
I drove the car today and it feels good, 2nd gear is alittle tougher to get into but not bad. The shifter is 10x better than the stocker.
The shift **** feels much better also!!
Thanks for your help
Jimbo
I drove the car today and it feels good, 2nd gear is alittle tougher to get into but not bad. The shifter is 10x better than the stocker.
The shift **** feels much better also!!
Thanks for your help
Jimbo
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,464
Likes: 2
From: Cedarburg, WI
Sounds easy enough, How do you adjust the whole houseing itself. I noticed the big torx bolts have alot of adjustment room to move the whole housing front to back. How do you get the housing lined up?
I drove the car today and it feels good, 2nd gear is alittle tougher to get into but not bad. The shifter is 10x better than the stocker.
The shift **** feels much better also!!
Thanks for your help
Jimbo
I drove the car today and it feels good, 2nd gear is alittle tougher to get into but not bad. The shifter is 10x better than the stocker.
The shift **** feels much better also!!
Thanks for your help
Jimbo
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 10,554
Likes: 33
From: Not on either liberal coast.
If you use search or search this forum (in the red banner) in C5 Tech, try using keywords "shifter alignment procedure" or similar.
You should find past threads about the procedure, some with images and/or schematics from GM...
You should find past threads about the procedure, some with images and/or schematics from GM...