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Old 12-12-2012, 06:19 PM
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Just got my Revshift order today and want to put the trans block in but had some questions on this. I understand this is just to fill the gap but is there a need for the nub to be flat ? Did your look this rough ?







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That one looks poorly made, but it should do the job.
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Just did mine recently and it looked about the same. Works great. This is about what you can expect with a low volume hand poured molded part. I for one don't mind since it is not a visible part, performs its intended function perfectly fine, and was cheap. My CS diff block looks about the same.
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Has anyone figured out how to make it play well with a short throw shifter-- UUC, PISNUOFF, AZN, etc.?
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I have a UUC. No problems here, but I also put Revshift MM's in at the same time so maybe that made a difference?

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Originally Posted by FuzzyLog1c
That one looks poorly made, but it should do the job.
Originally Posted by piening2150
Just did mine recently and it looked about the same. Works great. This is about what you can expect with a low volume hand poured molded part. I for one don't mind since it is not a visible part, performs its intended function perfectly fine, and was cheap. My CS diff block looks about the same.
Received an e-mail response from RS that says about the same. As long as it performs as advertised...
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Originally Posted by piening2150
I have a UUC. No problems here, but I also put Revshift MM's in at the same time so maybe that made a difference?
No issues with 1st to 2nd? It's kinda the only reason why I haven't bought it because someone posted having issues with 1st and 2nd with UUC, that's what I have as well.
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Where's this supposed to go?
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http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl...&tx=694&ty=239
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That's the way mine looked as well, still works like a charm and it worked just fine with my katech short shifter.
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Look like they went at it with a hammer and chisel. I'm still waiting on my order hopefully it gets sent soon.
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Originally Posted by thefullmonty_07
No issues with 1st to 2nd? It's kinda the only reason why I haven't bought it because someone posted having issues with 1st and 2nd with UUC, that's what I have as well.
Nope. It's sometimes reluctant to go back into first at a stop, but it did that before the trans insert too.
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Originally Posted by piening2150
Nope. It's sometimes reluctant to go back into first at a stop, but it did that before the trans insert too.
My CTS-V has a tendency to drive sideways in first, which is why I don't use that gear.
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Well maybe once I get the diff/rear cradle bushings and MM's from them, I"ll go ahead and buy it.
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Originally Posted by FuzzyLog1c
My CTS-V has a tendency to drive sideways in first, which is why I don't use that gear.
Precisely why I use that gear often :-D
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Originally Posted by DACTARI
Has anyone figured out how to make it play well with a short throw shifter-- UUC, PISNUOFF, AZN, etc.?
Three ways.

1. Lower the trans by shimming the crossmember.

2. Raise the shifter into the console by using a spacer and modifying the internal hold down plate.

3. Modify the revshift insert so it makes the trans sit at the same height as the stock trans mount.
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Originally Posted by 07CTS-V
3. Modify the revshift insert so it makes the trans sit at the same height as the stock trans mount.
I though RS claims it does not change the height of the stock mount.
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Either it does, or many of the short throw shifters were designed for partially collapsed mounts.
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Originally Posted by jmargo
I though RS claims it does not change the height of the stock mount.
Correct. The insert keeps the trans mount at the oem height and prevents it from sagging.

No one has reported (to us) any shifter issues caused by our insert. The only issue that I am aware of was with PISSNUOFF which ended up being caused by worn shifter bushings, not the trans insert.

The trans inserts do not look pretty because the molds were made directly from the inside of a trans mount. The inside of the oem trans mount is rough as well. The insert fits perfectly and contacts the entire inner space of the trans mount. We know that aesthetics are not an issue with this part as it is purely functional and will never be seen after installation.
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I had an issue of the shifter linkage hitting my driveshaft after the shifter block install and my short throw shifter. The fix was take the shifter out and flip the white two piece coupler the sits around the ball part of the shifter. Once I did that everything was perfect.


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