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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Hey guys,
Anyone have experience with 4L60E and aftermarket paddle shifter? Such as..

http://www.black-ridge.com/engine-&-...hifter-kit.htm

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http://www.tciauto.com/Products/Shifters/paddle/

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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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didnt even know they made those.....
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theres quite a few companies making them now they look good if i ever get a th400 with a triple over drive ill get one and they even make them for the t56.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:09 PM
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Give Steve from Twist machine a call. He pioneered the modern paddle shifter. A super knowledgable guy, who really knows his stuff


www.twistmachine.com
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Originally Posted by rjsjea
Give Steve from Twist machine a call. He pioneered the modern paddle shifter. A super knowledgable guy, who really knows his stuff


www.twistmachine.com
Great info! Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 383lt1impala
theres quite a few companies making them now they look good if i ever get a th400 with a triple over drive ill get one and they even make them for the t56.
A paddle shift for a manual tranny? Do oyu have any links or anything I can read up on it?

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the shifters are cool, but you also need the control unit sold separately with the tci & thats what costs...
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Originally Posted by Gordon0652
the shifters are cool, but you also need the control unit sold separately with the tci & thats what costs...
Err, you are right. I didn't notice they were not sold together.
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Err, you are right. I didn't notice they were not sold together.

Twist machine's paddle comes with a controller for the paddles. Wireless.....
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Originally Posted by rjsjea
Twist machine's paddle comes with a controller for the paddles. Wireless.....
Yup, looks like it is the best choice. I am going to do some more reading but I think this is the kit I am going to go with.
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