White.Lightning

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I'm looking to see what people prefer for a built auto. I'd be running a FMVB 4L80. Please choose within poll and comment on why you like it.

Thanks

MDoe8

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Ratchet shifters rock. Gated shifters make me feel like i'm driving a subaru or something, not as much fun

dlove

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pro ratchet

White.Lightning

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How does this differ from the quicksilver?

MIGHTYMOUSE

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i just like not having any extra levers and junk sticking out

quicksilver f t w

02NBMWS6

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That's so badass! Would I be able to do the same to my 4l60e?

MIGHTYMOUSE

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yea that shifter will work just the same on a 60

dlove

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the way you engage reverse. both are nhra legal. the pro has the extra lever. and the quick you lift up on the **** and then move it forward

White.Lightning

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The only thing I dont like about the quicksilver is not "seeing" or "knowing" what gear you are in like with the quarter stick/pro stick. I know that once you drive the car for a while you will know by RPM's. It just seems weird to me since I've never driven a ratchet type shifter how it comes back to center each time.

Thoughts?

MIGHTYMOUSE

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how do you know what gear you are in with your manual shifter? do you refer to the chart glued to the console or just have it memorized? please say you have it memorized.

02NBMWS6

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I'm a 100% newb on this stuff for the auto's, how does the quicksilver operate and what are the benefits? Besides the look of course.. I'd still just leave it in D right?

Do yo happen to have a link to where you bought yours?

White.Lightning

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C'mon dave. I thought it was a legitamite question. Haha. With the 6 speed you can "feel" the gear by where abouts your hand is. At least thats how I look at it. The quicksilver always centers itself. Ya know what I mean?

Is it more of a RPM and getting used to thing with a ratchet shifter? NEver owned or driven one so I wouldn't know.

Thanks

theycallmealex89

im thinking the rpm thing. i got a manual... and idk why i decided to read this lol. but that quicksilver shifter looks tight as hell. if i get an auto i want one of those!

revtime

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You really need to try each one out for yourself before making a decision. Hard to do I know but its the best way to see what you like.
I prefer a positive detent shifter, I hate ratchets. Just my personal preference though.
I run a B&M Pro Stick.

White.Lightning

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I think I am going with the B&M pro stick. I like how easy the ratchet is but I just dont like how it centers itself. It makes for a clean install but I prefer the gated style of the pro stick. Once the swap occurs, I will make a thread with pics.

nitrouspowrdss

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I had a pro stick in my S10. I loved it. Put it in the console and it all lined up perfect. Wish I still had pics of it...

chevy8806

i know that this may be off subject to what you guys above are talking about but he asked what shifters and if not listed then specify and i will:
im planning on using the factory lightning rods out of a 84 olds hurst when my trans is built.