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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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on the console mounted one for the 82-92 camaro does the indicator plate show you the gears for a 700r4-2004r? or t350-400?? like P-R-N-(D)-D-2-1 or like P-R-N-D-2-1???
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Yes, it has an illuminated gear indicator.
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:00 PM
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It shows the over-drive. If memory serves it comes with both 3 and 4 speed indicators. But definatly will have the OD.
Heads up though
I had one in my 84 and did not like it. It acctualy hit the bottom of the console pushing the top up and stripping the holes. Hurst makes one as well. Cost a little more. I have not used the one for the Camaro but installed a universal in my mom's S10 and its a much better and simpler mechanism on the Hurts than in the B&M.
 
Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:18 PM
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I didn't want to influence him, but I'm planning on putting the Hurst Dual Gate shifter in my 91. It's about 70 bucks more than the B&M, but I think it'scooler and has better features.
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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At times I wish I had some opinions first before I buy and try. I don't think I will ever use a B&M again. The Hurst is a simpler, smoother working mechanism. My dear old mother has no problem shifting hers.
Is the Dual gate the shifter you are getting meant for the 3dr gen F bodies? Tell us how it works when your done.
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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i have a megashifter in my 89. it reads 1 2 3 d. or you can have it read just 1 2 d. its made for the t350, t400 and 700r4. the only thing is when you downshift your entire center console might go up a little bit, so what i did is i cut a small incision in the plate where teh shifter mounts and you dont even notice it because the boots covers it and that way your center console wont hop up on ya
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Is the Dual gate the shifter you are getting meant for the 3dr gen F bodies? Tell us how it works when your done.
Yes, it's the console model for the 3rd Gen's. For starters, it looks like it belongs there, instead of something that looks like it's slapped on top of the stock console and covered with a boot. I also like the design better because you can keep it in the left gate and it operates like a regular straight-line shifter. Or you can slide it over and have a ratchet style bang-shifter. Maybe you remember the his & hers (His & Hurst) dual-gate shifter used in the late 60's to early 70's GTO? The dual-gates have been around for a good long time.
Here's some feedback and a picture of one in a Camaro from (ahem) thirdgen.org. Reading some of the responses there is a little entertaining too!!
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/af...ate-hurst.html
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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WHERE IS THE DUAL GATE SHIFTER!!! I WANT IT NOW!!! AHHH, i didnt really want the megashifter its only cuz i couldnt find a dual gate...plz tell me where....
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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One of the only reasonably priced places I have found it at is Classic Industries. Part #2920000, $244.95.
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000136b~Z5Z5Z5AEEYJ~ P244.95~~~~S2C315LPYX17213636436f~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z5000 0136b
 
Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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It seems those shifters are getting a little harder to come by. There was a thread here earlier showing them at hawksthirdgen but they are no longer there. Used to be able to find them in a search at summit but can't seem to now. Better get them while you can!
 



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