Aftermarket shifter opinions without keeping stock console.

[V6UnderPressure]

I posted in the transmission forum but didn't seem to get any bites. I would like to get an aftermarket shifter for my car (B&M megashifter, Cheetah SCS, etc.) for my GN. I want one that has the indicator lights and the reverse light control. I would like to get rid of the stock console as I would like to put a gauge setup underneath the radio and just make it simpler looking. What do you all recommend? Does it require alot of hacking? And what are your opinions on shifters? I know lots of people just let the tranny control the shifts, but I would like the option to be able to do either.

 

[SS/GNX]

U saw my pro ratchet shifter... when the weather warms up you can give it a whirl.

No missing gears with that... one gear at a time only.

 

[jasjamz]

I used to have an 87 GN with th-400 and a Cheetah SCS. Great shifter. Had a trans brake on it too. I miss that car, it was fun...:redface:

 

[V6UnderPressure]

U saw my pro ratchet shifter... when the weather warms up you can give it a whirl.

No missing gears with that... one gear at a time only.

Sounds good.

 

[V6UnderPressure]

I used to have an 87 GN with th-400 and a Cheetah SCS. Great shifter. Had a trans brake on it too. I miss that car, it was fun...:redface:

Did you have it installed without the console?

 

[jasjamz]

Yep and had the cover they sell without the switches on the sides. I got rid of that and gutted a console then put a carpeted piece of plastic around it. Looked nice.

 

[V6UnderPressure]

Do you know if the console that comes with the shifters cover the entire hole on the floor? I would assume with the shifters like B&M etc, I would only need the plastic "rounded" to fit the "hump"? Or do you think any other mods would be needed?

 

[jasjamz]

I honestly cant remember it it hid all the factory plate.It was back in 2001-2002. My friend has the same setup in a MCSS so I will get in touch with him and take a look. You know the world of wheels is this weekend, you may find creative ideas there.

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/transmission-talk/229633-cheetah-scs-shifter-questions.html

 

[Jmccustoms]

there is also a bracket at the back of the factory console that goes throught the carpet to also cover up,(or atleast there was one on mine) just my .02

 

[ttypewhite]

B&M Quick Silver shifter, has a indicator with a light to show you what gear you are in.

 

[V6UnderPressure]

there is also a bracket at the back of the factory console that goes throught the carpet to also cover up,(or atleast there was one on mine) just my .02

Can it be removed or is it welded?

 

[PaCemkr86]

B&M hammer i used to use