Phate96

Well, I have a t-5 tranny with a B&M ripper shifter, anyone ever heard of a Lou's short stick being put on a B&M Ripper? I just cant stand how tall it is. Heres a couple pics.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

Damn...how tall are you?

My particular B&M Ripper on my T-56 does not have a removable stick, so I can't do it...is yours removable?

98 SNAKE EATER

Lou's Short stick for Aftermarket Hurst shifters (Competition Plus/Billet Plus) will fit the 1st Gen Rippers with the removable stick....


The 2nd Gen (current) Rippers have a short 1-piece stick, so you can't replace it....


Not sure about the Rippers for the T-5, but from the looks of the stick on yours, I really hope it's a 2-piece


If it is, pull the stick and measure the hole sizes and distance between the center of each hole....





Rick

Phate96

I've got a near new one I got a few months ago. So its definately a 1 peice. Figures.

I wonder if I could have the stick machined down or something...

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

I've had one of my B&M Rippers machined down (still have it, just don't use it right now) 2", so it can definitely be done. It cost me about $75 though.

Phate96

What did they use to do it? And were they able to keep the same thread pattern?

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

They removed the stick (the whole thing, bend included), and were somehow able to put it in a lathe. I provided them with the correct die to cut the threads, so yes, it kept the same thread pattern.

ckyconan2003

iTrader: (2)

your e-brake prolly shouldnt be so high?, wicked seat btw

KrautBurner

iTrader: (5)

I broke my B&M ripper today ;(
less than 2 days with it in (professionaly installed)

98 SNAKE EATER

What parts did you break

KrautBurner

iTrader: (5)

there's 2 (horozontal) bolts holding the shift handle lever to the shifter
I sheered the top one,
so it was pivoting on the bottom one.


going back to stock (probably with a lou's short stick)
and possibly going with a McCloud or GMM when I do my clutch.

98 SNAKE EATER

If that's the case, then you have the older 1st Gen Rippers and you can replace the tall stick with an LSS made for aftermarket Hurst shifters

Phate96

Thanks. I rather like the seat, a little overpriced, but love it.

Phate96

Lol. I get that alot. Not only am I short, my clutch is abnormally low. I put a new clutch master cyl on it when I rebuilt the motor (long story as per the reason) and it changed my clutch position to really low. So, being 5 foot 5, and having a very low set clutch means I sit pretty much ON the wheel.

Galen

iTrader: (3)

This is in a GTO. The B&M design is without a doubt the worst design I have ever seen. Their design is prone to leaking, breakage of shift handle bolts, loosening of bolts/stripping of threads and eventual complete failure of the shifter. The first time mine broke one of the bolts that yours broke. The second time it broke, I snapped the shifter shaft itself in half shifting into second gear at the dragstrip. Here is a pic. Yea, I know...tons of RTV, but I couldn't get it to seal, no matter how much I put on it.

This is how I drove home from the track.


I have heard of at least 5 other shifters snapping off in the same location. With this experience, I will do my best to NEVER purchase another B&M product.

Galen