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Feb 11, 2009 | 12:00 PM

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Question about MBA automatic shift **** adapter

I'm looking to change the stock automatic Firebird shift **** out for something different. I am wondering if the MBA adapter would work with other shift ***** such as a C6 or GTO Manual Shift ****? Has anyone attempted it before?

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Feb 11, 2009 | 12:15 PM

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Ohhh, I would like to know too!

Feb 11, 2009 | 12:53 PM

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same here, i hate the stock auto ****

Feb 11, 2009 | 01:37 PM

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do u know the size of the C6 or the GTO shift ****

Feb 12, 2009 | 07:37 AM

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do u know the size of the C6 or the GTO shift ****

I have no clue which is why I ask this question I know the SLP F-Body Manual **** and the Hurst shift **** won't work with the adapter according to Afterthoughts auto's website.

Feb 24, 2009 | 08:27 PM

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http://www.myls1.com/cmps_index.php?pageid=shifthandle

saw this post got bored and did a search this is what i found

here is the adaptor

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...ca067461b9de26

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Feb 24, 2009 | 08:49 PM

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It will work with any shift **** that will normally fit an F-body. The only problem is if you don't get the MBA **** w/ the 2" tail you will have 2" of the adaptor showing.

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Feb 24, 2009 | 09:08 PM

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I want to put in an after markert shifter because no matter what you do the shifter rod sucks.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:06 AM

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It will work with any shift **** that will normally fit an F-body. The only problem is if you don't get the MBA **** w/ the 2" tail you will have 2" of the adaptor showing.

Thanks for the info guys! This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

Guy's who have done the stock A4 **** switch to the MBA, any complaints when shifting compared to the stock ****? Just curious as I'm trying to gather as much info as possible before I purchase the adapter & shift ****.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:21 AM

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I took mine off since the MBA **** gets much hotter in the summer and much colder in the winter than the stock ****. Pushing down to shift is different, but never had any issues when I had mine installed.

Feb 25, 2009 | 10:47 AM

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The only thing I didn't like about it is if you don't cut the auto shifter stick down about 1/2" then the **** sits too high. Other than that, it's a nice piece. You can search LS1tech for how to cut it.

Jun 17, 2011 | 12:10 AM

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How does the adapter grip the shifter shaft? Set screw or something in the back?

Jun 17, 2011 | 12:16 AM

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You think my MBA sits too high?

Jun 17, 2011 | 12:30 AM

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I do. That'd drive me nuts.

Jun 17, 2011 | 12:33 AM

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I do. That'd drive me nuts.

Cool, I guess its a good thing you don't have to drive then, huh...

Jun 17, 2011 | 12:38 AM

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Yep...

Jun 17, 2011 | 03:14 PM

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I have a Hurst T-handle on my MBA adapter and shortened the stick almost an inch and attached a piece of plastic pipe to the bottom so the shaft was the same diameter all the way down. It helps to paint the adapter black.