Nude Shifter pics , which one ?

[usa-69z]

I have here an aussie Ls1 tremec T56 6 speed that needs a shifter. I have looked at most shifter pics (aftermarket ) but they dont look like they have the same size bottom plate which holds shifter to box. These boxes are in the GM Ls1 commodore 2002 model and have the shifter set way back behind the housing.
Can any-one recomend a shifter that will bolt on that will bring it foward as much as possible ? Its going into a Right Hand Drive 69 camaro without a console .
any help is appreciatted .
Gav

[68LS1]

Contact JHP maybe

http://www.jhp.com.au/holdenve/ShortShifters.htm

or Mal Wood Automotive

http://www.malwoodauto.com.au/

Would be same shifter as G8 Pontiac

[usa-69z]

Originally Posted by 68LS1

Contact JHP maybe

http://www.jhp.com.au/holdenve/ShortShifters.htm

or Mal Wood Automotive

http://www.malwoodauto.com.au/

Would be same shifter as G8 Pontiac

read it again , i dont want a factory shifter ,, i need one that moves it foward.

[68LS1]

Originally Posted by usa-69z

read it again , i dont want a factory shifter ,, i need one that moves it foward.

I don't know of one that moves the shifter forward like you require, but I gave you a couple of the two best contacts in Australia that may be able to help you.

The aftermarket conversions for 1st Gen Camaro appear to have created new tail housing to move shifter.

Some one in the US may have transplanted a engine & box out of a GTO who can help with more info.

BOL

[Rybar]

Gav, looks like you have a GTO style T56. You can probably use any of the F-body shifters like Hurst, B&M or Mcleod.

http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/Mc...ndustries.aspx

[BBPanel]

I used the Red Roberts (McLeod) shifter on my GTO T56. The offset is 2" left and 2" rearward but it can go forward 2" and up to 2" either left or right from center point. I can get you a better pic if you'd like.

[Lowfast]

Originally Posted by BBPanel

I used the Red Roberts (McLeod) shifter on my GTO T56. The offset is 2" left and 2" rearward but it can go forward 2" and up to 2" either left or right from center point. I can get you a better pic if you'd like.

Does it feel weird to shift not having the piviot point centered under the handle?

[BBPanel]

Originally Posted by Lowfast

Does it feel weird to shift not having the piviot point centered under the handle?

I have not driven the car yet but sitting in it and going through the gears you can't tell any differance. Very solid - if a boot was on there you wouldn't know where the center point was.

[usa-69z]

that looks perfect ! could you possibly get me some more info please???
maybe the measurements of the plate ?
mine is L= 5 5/8 by w= 2 7/8 aprox

also a link or where do i find these and whats this product called.. thanx !

[BBPanel]

Originally Posted by usa-69z

that looks perfect ! could you possibly get me some more info please???
maybe the measurements of the plate ?
mine is L= 5 5/8 by w= 2 7/8 aprox
also a link or where do i find these and whats this product called.. thanx !

Its a std f-body plate. I bought mine directly from Red (he works out of his garage to make them) but they are on McLeod's site also:
http://www.mcleodracing.com/categories/Shifters.mcl There isn't one pictured for the T56.
Just in case you don't know Red founded the company in 1971. If you call McLeod tech support Red is often there answering questions.

Should also mention his shifter does not require changing out the ball recepticle (I forgot the "correct" name for it).