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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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ok guys in my 96 formula i have been throwing this idea around. i would like to put some type of ratchet shifter in, but i want it in the stock center console. so you cant see the base of it, just the acctual handle and all. can this be done fairly easy and i also need the brand and all that of a good ratchet shifter. any help would be greatly appreciated... thanks
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Allot of guys are using the B&M Quick Silver ratchet shift.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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I've got a B&M Pro Ratchet in my CETA
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Z28/2002:
That set up looks pretty slick. Was it fairly easy to do?

Anyone else with any more pics of their set ups?
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I have the B&M ripper shifter in mine. I will try to get some pics for you. It wasn't hard at all and I think it still retains the factory look.
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Originally Posted by MurphyTex
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That set up looks pretty slick. Was it fairly easy to do?

Anyone else with any more pics of their set ups?
The only PITA was making the hole for the cable to go through. It was a 6 spd car and I had to make a cover for the tunnel and just bolted the shifter to it. Didn't use any spacers or anything but had to trim a little on the console by the cig lighter but you don't see it with the shifter boot on it.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Shoulder Shaker
I have the B&M ripper shifter in mine. I will try to get some pics for you. It wasn't hard at all and I think it still retains the factory look.
yes if you could get a few pics... i would like to tackle this somewhat soon. the main reason is cause i want something different and i would like it to still look stock with the center console kinda. lol thanks for all the help guys.

Z28/2002 i was going to say with your shift boot on it still looks like a 6-speed car lol. but looks good. hope when i figure everything out it turns out like that.
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Originally Posted by 96formulabird

Z28/2002 i was going to say with your shift boot on it still looks like a 6-speed car lol. but looks good. hope when i figure everything out it turns out like that.
yeah that was the idea, but it's a TH350
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Mine's a 93 Camaro, automatic, B&M Hammer. Here's how it turned out with the stock center console before I put the boot on it:





Hope that helps.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by demonpixel
Mine's a 93 Camaro, automatic, B&M Hammer. Here's how it turned out with the stock center console before I put the boot on it:





Hope that helps.

yes that helps out alot... thanks thats what i hope mine ends up looking like.
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Originally Posted by 96formulabird
yes that helps out alot... thanks thats what i hope mine ends up looking like.
cool man, just hit me up if you need any help
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demonpixel...that looks nice. I like your set up, looks like a stock install but with a performance part. Just what I want to do.

But does anyone have a pic of their set up in an LS1 car? A 2001 vert to be specific.
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I have a B&M quicksilver for sale for cheap if you're interested.

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Originally Posted by MurphyTex
demonpixel...that looks nice. I like your set up, looks like a stock install but with a performance part. Just what I want to do.

But does anyone have a pic of their set up in an LS1 car? A 2001 vert to be specific.
Pic in post #3 is an LS1 car
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Originally Posted by Z28/2002
I've got a B&M Pro Ratchet in my CETA
did you omit the lever for reverse, or is it hidden under the boot?
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Originally Posted by TJ
did you omit the lever for reverse, or is it hidden under the boot?
It's under the boot
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28/2002
It's under the boot
easy access, or hunt and fish?
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easy access, or hunt and fish?
Once you drive it a couple times, you get used to where it's at
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