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Old 01-20-2014, 05:49 PM
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Default 4l80e shifters for Fbodies

What kinds of shifters are available for a 4l80e that fit in a 4th gen? My car is currently M6 so I figure an aftermarket shifter might be better vs finding a stock set up, what options do I have?
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I've looked into and couldn't find an option that seemed to work well for the 80e. I just use the stock shifter and had to adjust the bracket so the shifter was lined up right.
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Originally Posted by willizm
I've looked into and couldn't find an option that seemed to work well for the 80e. I just use the stock shifter and had to adjust the bracket so the shifter was lined up right.

then you didnt look hard enough...


TCI Outlaw shifter.

I actually mounted mine on a pedestal so it would sit exactly where I wanted it to...
but you can mount it in the stock location if you wanted to.

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Works fine even for an OD trans?
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Originally Posted by willizm
Works fine even for an OD trans?
yes... its desigend for any 4 speed transmission...forward or reverse valve body

they also make gates for it for other transmissions as well...

its a universal shifter with interchangeable gates.

also works with the TCI 6x that I drive(which is a modified 4l80)
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From the TCI Website

Originally Posted by TCI Website
The TCI® Outlaw™ Shifter not only ensures that you find the right gear when you need it but delivers great looks as well. Constructed of billet aluminum with a pistol grip shifter and black-anodized cover with an optional quick release setup, the Outlaw™ Shifter is durable enough to handle both street and race-duty applications.

-Features a Park/Neutral safety switch along with provisions for a reverse light system
Designed for GM Powerglide & most popular GM, Ford & Chrysler 3- & 4-speed transmissions

-Includes 5' of heavy-duty shift cable & all hardware

-3-Speed reverse pattern available

you can also get it with 2 buttons on the front of the handle, and they make a side plate you can swap out to get a side/thumb button if you want it


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Any other shifters available for the 4l80e using the stock console?
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nope, just the stock shifter with adjustments...
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Originally Posted by soundengineer

then you didnt look hard enough...

TCI Outlaw shifter.

I actually mounted mine on a pedestal so it would sit exactly where I wanted it to...
but you can mount it in the stock location if you wanted to.
That looks killer, is there a major benefit to running aftermarket vs stock in your opinion since you've tried both?
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You can make ANY shifter work that is designed for a 4 speed trans. Just about any shifter will require some sort of modification to make it work.

I've seen some guys use M6 upper consoles to make things easier....



Others have hacked their A4 upper console and put in a more 'race' oriented shifter....



Some have even gone console-less.....



Others keep it simple and run stock....



I plan to do whatever it takes to adapt a B&M Pro Ratchet shifter into the A4 upper console like this....

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I want to do the one in the last picture you posted!!!
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i would do the last one in the pics in a heartbeat that looks awesome. For now though i'm just gonna run the stocker as it works excellent for me
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I have the same center console in my third gen though.. so making it different from other is a must for me! I love that shifter!!!
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This is the best looking one I've seen and what I want to do whenever I switch over:

Originally Posted by Kingc8r
Ill be using a B&M Stealth Pro shifter with a M6 center console


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im running the sidewinder, although I don't know how it fits into a fbody...
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I just got done building another mount. This one fits the B&M Pro Stick in the factory console. I already have one that fits the Hurst Quarter Stick into the factory console. Hurst quit producing the 4speed shifter so I had to go with another. Hasn't made it to classified section yet, but will in a day or two. This will work with the 60e if you'll drill the cable out and put it on the factory shifter arm. PM me if interested in one.. BTW, they make an adapter for the 80e too.


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How much for the pro stick mount for factory console ?
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Originally Posted by Billy1987
How much for the pro stick mount for factory console ?
They are 65$ shipped and PayPal'ed, Same as quarter stick mount.
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Originally Posted by soundengineer
yes... its desigend for any 4 speed transmission...forward or reverse valve body

they also make gates for it for other transmissions as well...

its a universal shifter with interchangeable gates.

also works with the TCI 6x that I drive(which is a modified 4l80)
This is probably a dumb question, but since the TCI Powerglide shifter is the cheapest, I can buy that and then just buy the 4-speed gate correct?

Anyone who has the answer to my (probably ignorant) question, please feel free to chime in!
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Not really familiar with that shifter. MOST shifters, yes; you just change out the shifter gate and it adjusts how many gears the shifter will actuate. If the shifter is named Powerglide, I would dig a little deeper.


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