Anti Venom shifter mod question/concerns
Thread Starter
Original Founding Member!
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,037
Likes: 88
From: Granby, MA
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
Anti Venom shifter mod question/concerns
I read about how doing the anti venom "add washer" trick works to improve shifter performance and lets it feel less notchy. More smoother.
I have a stock, but shortened shifter, and was thinking of doing this mod. Is there anything to be worried about when doing this? I read that the brass washer goes between a bolt and the tranny. I am weary about doing something that may have any repercussions on my transmission.
Just looking for a little information.
Also anyone have a part number for the washer that can be used? I read it as "brass washer". Does it have to be brass?
How many washers or thickness is required?
Thanks
Jeff
I have a stock, but shortened shifter, and was thinking of doing this mod. Is there anything to be worried about when doing this? I read that the brass washer goes between a bolt and the tranny. I am weary about doing something that may have any repercussions on my transmission.
Just looking for a little information.
Also anyone have a part number for the washer that can be used? I read it as "brass washer". Does it have to be brass?
How many washers or thickness is required?
Thanks
Jeff
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,799
Likes: 1
From: Northern Virginia
St. Jude Donor '08
My brother and I have done the mod to our vettes without any problems.
The washer does not have to be brass. The washer is about the size of the oil pan bolt. I think if you search for some of the older threads someone says what size washer to use.
I would test it with 1 washer first and see how that works. If you still want a little less resistance add another washer.
Probably want to use a little silicone sealer to small gasket type material to make sure there is no small leak.
It really is not that hard to do.
The washer does not have to be brass. The washer is about the size of the oil pan bolt. I think if you search for some of the older threads someone says what size washer to use.
I would test it with 1 washer first and see how that works. If you still want a little less resistance add another washer.
Probably want to use a little silicone sealer to small gasket type material to make sure there is no small leak.
It really is not that hard to do.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 6,927
Likes: 3
From: Glendale NY
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18- '19
Try It....You'll Like It
I've done this little mod to my car and three of my friends. Three of us feel a big difference and the other guy doesn't.....maybe I didn't space his out with enough washers.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 19,304
Likes: 85
From: San Diego CA
I can't see why you would do this with a stock shifter, even if it is shortened. It is a great mod for those who have a Hurst, BPP, or Ripper, since the shift effort using any of those is significantly higher than it is with even a shortened stock shifter. I used two .050-inch thick copper (or brass) washers and my BPP is much easier to pull out of or push into gear.Side-to-side effort is still a bit higher than I'd like when going into 5th from 4th, however.
Thread Starter
Original Founding Member!
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 9,037
Likes: 88
From: Granby, MA
Cruise-In 1, 3, 9. 10 & 11 Veteran
I can't see why you would do this with a stock shifter, even if it is shortened. It is a great mod for those who have a Hurst, BPP, or Ripper, since the shift effort using any of those is significantly higher than it is with even a shortened stock shifter. I used two .050-inch thick copper (or brass) washers and my BPP is much easier to pull out of or push into gear.Side-to-side effort is still a bit higher than I'd like when going into 5th from 4th, however.
I just noticed the thread I was referring to above that I got my information from, you were in on this thread lol. (mneblett) definitely seems to know what he is talking about
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...ght=anti+venom
Last edited by XtremeVette; Oct 22, 2008 at 03:34 PM.
