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red rumbler · 07-20-2011, 11:14 AM

hey guys can i get some ideas on how hard the converstion is to change a column shifter to floor shifter? im getting a new 4 speed auto anyways and was wondering if it would be worth it to get a new 4 speed column or just go 4 on the floor. thanks for any input its really appreciated

J Knight · 07-20-2011, 11:32 AM

Both are easy, pic what you prefer and go for it.

red rumbler · 07-20-2011, 12:04 PM

but how easy is easy? i would love a floor shifter but what do i need to do

J Knight · 07-20-2011, 12:18 PM

Basicly shop for the floor shift you want (4spd compatable). Remove column gear shift level and linkage to tranny. Mount new shifter it to floor, run cable to tranny, run wires for neutral safety switch and reverse light. There will be directions for specifics to the shifter you pic.

craig@ridetech.com · 07-20-2011, 02:45 PM

When I did the swap from 3spd to TH350 auto, I bought a floor shifter kit from Gennie Shifter. Wasn't hard at all. Like posted before, you will remove the linkage from the previous column shift to get it out of the way. With the Gennie kit, I bolted the new hardware onto the trans, put it back in position and marked the underside of the tunnel where the shift lever would now be coming through, pulled the trans back out of the way. Dilled some pilot holes from the bottom to mark the area that needed cut out, then from the inside used a die grinder to connect the dots. Put the trans back in. Attached the shif lever, adjusted the new linkage and was in business. Hope that helps.

J Knight · 07-20-2011, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by craig@ridetech.com

When I did the swap from 3spd to TH350 auto, I bought a floor shifter kit from Gennie Shifter. Wasn't hard at all. Like posted before, you will remove the linkage from the previous column shift to get it out of the way. With the Gennie kit, I bolted the new hardware onto the trans, put it back in position and marked the underside of the tunnel where the shift lever would now be coming through, pulled the trans back out of the way. Dilled some pilot holes from the bottom to mark the area that needed cut out, then from the inside used a die grinder to connect the dots. Put the trans back in. Attached the shif lever, adjusted the new linkage and was in business. Hope that helps.

Just to add a little some auto floor shifts mount to tranny like stated and some mount to floor.

07-20-2011, 11:14 AM	#1
red rumbler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stouffville ontario Posts: 166	column to floor shifter hey guys can i get some ideas on how hard the converstion is to change a column shifter to floor shifter? im getting a new 4 speed auto anyways and was wondering if it would be worth it to get a new 4 speed column or just go 4 on the floor. thanks for any input its really appreciated

07-20-2011, 11:32 AM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: column to floor shifter Both are easy, pic what you prefer and go for it. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

07-20-2011, 12:04 PM	#3
red rumbler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: stouffville ontario Posts: 166	Re: column to floor shifter but how easy is easy? i would love a floor shifter but what do i need to do

07-20-2011, 12:18 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: column to floor shifter Basicly shop for the floor shift you want (4spd compatable). Remove column gear shift level and linkage to tranny. Mount new shifter it to floor, run cable to tranny, run wires for neutral safety switch and reverse light. There will be directions for specifics to the shifter you pic. __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

07-20-2011, 02:45 PM	#5
craig@ridetech.com Formerly LSC71 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 186	Re: column to floor shifter When I did the swap from 3spd to TH350 auto, I bought a floor shifter kit from Gennie Shifter. Wasn't hard at all. Like posted before, you will remove the linkage from the previous column shift to get it out of the way. With the Gennie kit, I bolted the new hardware onto the trans, put it back in position and marked the underside of the tunnel where the shift lever would now be coming through, pulled the trans back out of the way. Dilled some pilot holes from the bottom to mark the area that needed cut out, then from the inside used a die grinder to connect the dots. Put the trans back in. Attached the shif lever, adjusted the new linkage and was in business. Hope that helps.



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