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epfatboy · 06-20-2018, 01:14 PM

Any preference or pictures of floor shifts for trucks with automatics?

I was not looking to build a high console but thinking I might need to do some sort of stand or elongate a shift stick.

I was hoping to do some sort of ratchet shift with lock out (I love my B&M Megashift) but not real sure I'm gonna find something like it.

I think the following has the length needed but it is a crappy shifter
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-80775

I guess the other option is to re-consider column shift... Not optimal as I'll bring it to the track on occasion but I think I can still get it done if needed.

RADustin · 06-20-2018, 01:35 PM

I'm going to run a lokar floor shifter in my CCSB.

Its always tough to get a nice ratchet in a truck. Seems like you'd be best to elevate the whole shifter over a longer lever.

I'm assuming you have a bench seat?

Bloodhound · 06-20-2018, 04:57 PM

Why not just get the truck megashifter?

http://www.bmracing.com/products/806...2&smd=125&eng=

87 STEPPER · 06-20-2018, 08:24 PM

I installed this B&M Mega shifter many years ago and I also love it. I say go with the mega shifter I don't think you will be happy with that one in your link.
I know you can't see how it's mounted but it's on the floor of the cab not elevated at all and it's the perfect height for me.
As mentioned I'm not sure if you have bucket's or bench but in my configuration it's an awesome set up! I can bang through every gear and never miss any and it's got reverse lock out.
I also hooked up the PK/NU Safety sw. and the reverse light.

Good luck.
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epfatboy · 06-20-2018, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the pics, that looks great!

I was thinking about a 60/40 split bench with a flip down console.

What seats are those,

That does look lik a nice location, I might need to push it out some though if I get the bench. Suppose I can always get (or make) a longer shifter with a slight pull back.

Here is the pallet I'm working with, will likely go black interior
https://photos.app.goo.gl/G88Uyrne5nGB8eC47
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epfatboy · 06-20-2018, 10:28 PM

By The way I'm 6'4" so I need all the leg room I can get!
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87 STEPPER · 06-21-2018, 04:20 PM

The seats I got out of the u pull it yard there from a '87 Ford Escort GT. There basically the same seats as the Mustang GT from the same era but with grey piping instead of red. The seat tracks are from a '85-89 Merkur XR4Ti it's a German built Ford.
Both of those vehicles will probably be very hard to find in any junk yard these day's.

Looking at the floor in your truck made me remember that I had to fabricate some spacers for the rear of the shifter mounts due to the contour of the cab floor to keep it level.

Looks like you have a really nice rust free truck to work with keep up the good work.

BTW... I'm 6'1 so I know what ya mean about all the room you can get.

epfatboy · 06-21-2018, 07:00 PM

Nice, thanks for the reply and info, very helpful
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Gdub310 · 06-21-2018, 07:15 PM

You might want to look at Kilduff shifters...

http://www.kilduffmachine.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2DY8T_V4FM

epfatboy · 08-18-2018, 09:26 AM

I'm going to pull this thread back and add I plan to run a 4L80E... the BM Megashifter does not list a 4L80E but they do support a 4L60/65e.

Wondering what folks are doing for a 4L80E floor shift?

Will the megashifter work with a 80?

**Rickysnickers** · 08-18-2018, 10:19 AM

There's this option, https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ck,267514.html

epfatboy · 08-18-2018, 05:47 PM

Interesting option, I like the clean lockout. Was hoping to find a ratchet type since I know I'm going to the track 1-2 a year but if needed I'll just have to "tame" my shifting.

I guess I would have also liked a shift indicator too but this would be super clean and look at home in the cab.

06-20-2018, 01:14 PM	#1
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Automatic Floor Shifter Any preference or pictures of floor shifts for trucks with automatics? I was not looking to build a high console but thinking I might need to do some sort of stand or elongate a shift stick. I was hoping to do some sort of ratchet shift with lock out (I love my B&M Megashift) but not real sure I'm gonna find something like it. I think the following has the length needed but it is a crappy shifter https://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-80775 I guess the other option is to re-consider column shift... Not optimal as I'll bring it to the track on occasion but I think I can still get it done if needed.

06-20-2018, 01:35 PM	#2
RADustin Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: New Orleans Posts: 386	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter I'm going to run a lokar floor shifter in my CCSB. Its always tough to get a nice ratchet in a truck. Seems like you'd be best to elevate the whole shifter over a longer lever. I'm assuming you have a bench seat? __________________ 1949 Chevy 3100 P/U http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302780 1976 GMC Sierra Classic C35 CCSB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...25#post8188825

06-20-2018, 04:57 PM	#3
Bloodhound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 245	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter Why not just get the truck megashifter? http://www.bmracing.com/products/806...2&smd=125&eng=

06-20-2018, 08:24 PM	#4
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter I installed this B&M Mega shifter many years ago and I also love it. I say go with the mega shifter I don't think you will be happy with that one in your link. I know you can't see how it's mounted but it's on the floor of the cab not elevated at all and it's the perfect height for me. As mentioned I'm not sure if you have bucket's or bench but in my configuration it's an awesome set up! I can bang through every gear and never miss any and it's got reverse lock out. I also hooked up the PK/NU Safety sw. and the reverse light. Good luck. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

06-20-2018, 10:27 PM	#5
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter Thanks for the pics, that looks great! I was thinking about a 60/40 split bench with a flip down console. What seats are those, That does look lik a nice location, I might need to push it out some though if I get the bench. Suppose I can always get (or make) a longer shifter with a slight pull back. Here is the pallet I'm working with, will likely go black interior https://photos.app.goo.gl/G88Uyrne5nGB8eC47 Posted via Mobile Device

06-20-2018, 10:28 PM	#6
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter By The way I'm 6'4" so I need all the leg room I can get! Posted via Mobile Device

06-21-2018, 04:20 PM	#7
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter The seats I got out of the u pull it yard there from a '87 Ford Escort GT. There basically the same seats as the Mustang GT from the same era but with grey piping instead of red. The seat tracks are from a '85-89 Merkur XR4Ti it's a German built Ford. Both of those vehicles will probably be very hard to find in any junk yard these day's. Looking at the floor in your truck made me remember that I had to fabricate some spacers for the rear of the shifter mounts due to the contour of the cab floor to keep it level. Looks like you have a really nice rust free truck to work with keep up the good work. BTW... I'm 6'1 so I know what ya mean about all the room you can get. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE Last edited by 87 STEPPER; 06-21-2018 at 04:33 PM.

06-21-2018, 07:00 PM	#8
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter Nice, thanks for the reply and info, very helpful Posted via Mobile Device

06-21-2018, 07:15 PM	#9
Gdub310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 20	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter You might want to look at Kilduff shifters... http://www.kilduffmachine.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2DY8T_V4FM

08-18-2018, 09:26 AM	#10
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter I'm going to pull this thread back and add I plan to run a 4L80E... the BM Megashifter does not list a 4L80E but they do support a 4L60/65e. Wondering what folks are doing for a 4L80E floor shift? Will the megashifter work with a 80?

08-18-2018, 10:19 AM	#11
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 3,063	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter There's this option, https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...ck,267514.html

08-18-2018, 05:47 PM	#12
epfatboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Barrington nh Posts: 114	Re: Automatic Floor Shifter Interesting option, I like the clean lockout. Was hoping to find a ratchet type since I know I'm going to the track 1-2 a year but if needed I'll just have to "tame" my shifting. I guess I would have also liked a shift indicator too but this would be super clean and look at home in the cab.



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