6-Speed Shift Knob Replacement?
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From: Lumberton Texas
6-Speed Shift **** Replacement?
I want to replace the stock gear shift **** on my Z06 with something a little nicer, however, I have several dumb questions! Does the stock **** just simply unscrew? Does it have some type of locking nut (that needs to be loosened prior to removal) to keep it oriented in the proper position? Is it right or left handed threads and does the shifter require a "back-up" so no damage is done to the linkage?
Will the aftermarket ***** for Hurst and Breathless type shifters (similar to the ones in Eckler's and Mid America catalogs) fit the stock shifter's threads? I'd really prefer just a black round ball with the 6-speed pattern embossed on it.....any suggestions or places to look. Thanks in advance.
Will the aftermarket ***** for Hurst and Breathless type shifters (similar to the ones in Eckler's and Mid America catalogs) fit the stock shifter's threads? I'd really prefer just a black round ball with the 6-speed pattern embossed on it.....any suggestions or places to look. Thanks in advance.
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From: Havin' fun in Frederick, MD!!!
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Look in the Tech Tips section (under the Other tab). I'm pretty sure I saw a write-up on removing the manual shift ****. There is a key (like a cotter key) that you have to pull out the top before you can unscrew it.
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From: Vestal NY
Originally Posted by Hydra01
I want to replace the stock gear shift **** on my Z06 with something a little nicer, however, I have several dumb questions! Does the stock **** just simply unscrew? Does it have some type of locking nut (that needs to be loosened prior to removal) to keep it oriented in the proper position? Is it right or left handed threads and does the shifter require a "back-up" so no damage is done to the linkage?
Will the aftermarket ***** for Hurst and Breathless type shifters (similar to the ones in Eckler's and Mid America catalogs) fit the stock shifter's threads? I'd really prefer just a black round ball with the 6-speed pattern embossed on it.....any suggestions or places to look. Thanks in advance.
Will the aftermarket ***** for Hurst and Breathless type shifters (similar to the ones in Eckler's and Mid America catalogs) fit the stock shifter's threads? I'd really prefer just a black round ball with the 6-speed pattern embossed on it.....any suggestions or places to look. Thanks in advance.
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From: Sachse Texas
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I put in a flame ball. www.flameball.com
They have plain white and black ones. The ones for the Corvette use a larger thread than the ***** you will find in the catalogs like the Hurst *****, t-handles, etc. Flame ball has one that directly fits and they feel good (the weight is nice) and it does not get hot in the summer. They are acrylic or somekind of hard poly plastic.
They have plain white and black ones. The ones for the Corvette use a larger thread than the ***** you will find in the catalogs like the Hurst *****, t-handles, etc. Flame ball has one that directly fits and they feel good (the weight is nice) and it does not get hot in the summer. They are acrylic or somekind of hard poly plastic.
Racer
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From: Palm Desert CA
Originally Posted by jfrc
i have been searching for a round one myself
somthing non-metallic, due to TX heat
possibly in white
somthing non-metallic, due to TX heat
possibly in white
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From: Folsom California
West Coast Corvettes sells shifter ***** with 6spd pattern:
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...il.cfm?id=1343
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...il.cfm?id=1343
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From: Hickory, NC
This thread is a very detailed page with pictures on replacing a shifter, scroll down to the 7th picture it shows you how to remove to ****...
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/pat...rInstall.shtml
