Problem with Kirban Shifter
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Instructor
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From: Austin Texas
Problem with Kirban Shifter
Recently my Kirban has not always wanted to go all the way into second. It is not every time but happens often. I will put it into second under normal driving conditions and it feels like it goes in but pops out. During spirited driving and a recent trip to the drag strip, there are not problems. Has anybody experienced similar issues with their Kirban? It has been in for a couple years but the problem seemed to start a couple months after I had a Z06 clutch installed. Thanks for the help.
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
My Kirban works great! Something that might help. Change your tranny fluid out with Mobile 1 synthitic. It significantly improved my shift feel.
There is also a shift rod zero adjustment that you can do. I will have to do a search and see if i can find it!
Bill C
There is also a shift rod zero adjustment that you can do. I will have to do a search and see if i can find it!
Bill C
Melting Slicks
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Kal-El I experienced the same thing in 1st... Hit and miss, sometimes it would be fine, and others (Ussualy once in 20) it would pop out of first as I was pulling out at a stoplight... I adjusted the stop out MUCH further than the instructionc called for and now I have no issues... These M6 trannies have internal stops, which really defeat the need for those adjustable stops...
Mike
Mike
Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond Texas
The tranny might have internal stops but that won't stop you from damaging the tranny. I blew up two sets of synchros with the stock shifter and the dealer finally told me to put a short throw on it to cure the problem. I put a kirban on it and I haven't had any trouble since. I did have to readjust the bolts a little bit after about 10k miles. Mine was doing the same that yours is. It solved the problem.
