Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift

John Nechiporchik · 09-21-2016, 10:11 AM

Who manufactures/supplies the components required to convert a metric 200 to auto 1-2 shift and how does this work?
Thanks,
John

Jon Sarrett · 09-21-2016, 04:14 PM

My 200 is shifted hydraulically with a plunger that can be adjusted outside of the pan.

If you want a true e-shift, Turbo Action makes a couple things that will help you get there. The controller https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tac-70600 and the valve body https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tac-27255es

John Nechiporchik · 09-21-2016, 04:47 PM

Jon,Thanks for the response.
I am aware of the Turbo Action E-shift deal. I am just trying to look at all the options for achieving an accurate 1-2 shift in my stocker. My data logger indicates I'm doing a pretty bad job of hitting the 1-2 with any degree of consistency. The 2-3 shift is not a problem.
Can you tell me who did your trans and are you satisfied with the system you have?
Once I get some more info, I'll decide which way to go. PM me if you like.
Thanks for your help.
John

Rich Biebel · 09-21-2016, 08:43 PM

I drove my LT-1 Firebird shifting it myself and with E-Shift after I sold the car and had the opportunity to drive it again two weekends in a row. Shifting 1-2 manually was always a bit of a challenge since the wheel stand could distract me. I highly recommend going to E-Shift. I would not even consider the auto 1-2 myself.....

Jon Sarrett · 09-22-2016, 07:10 AM

John,

As I understand it, Billy Lynn originally built my transmission. I honestly do not use the auto 1-2, I just click it through.

I'm curious why you wouldn't even consider it Rich?

Rich Biebel · 09-22-2016, 11:39 AM

Without E-Shift my attention is distracted to shifting either once or twice...

With it I can concentrate on the race as it develops.....and to me that is a plus.

If it's legal and it is why not use it...

My Firebird could occasionally do a very high wheelie and on at least one run I shifted way early just from that distraction.....

Shifting the 2-3 was pretty easy but to me making it automatic is good....

I had a shifter that needed a gate plate change and that made it like driving a 4 speed......

I had 3 moves to make to shift twice.....LOL

If I wanted to make racing more about just driving, I'd get a clutch pedal.....LOL

RichScaz · 09-24-2016, 11:24 AM

Contact Scott McClay. 661-822-8209.

Rod Greene · 09-24-2016, 11:43 AM

Geez what would you guys do if you had a 3rd pedal in the car?

09-21-2016, 10:11 AM	#1
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift Who manufactures/supplies the components required to convert a metric 200 to auto 1-2 shift and how does this work? Thanks, John

09-21-2016, 04:14 PM	#2
Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 311 Likes: 827 Liked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift My 200 is shifted hydraulically with a plunger that can be adjusted outside of the pan. If you want a true e-shift, Turbo Action makes a couple things that will help you get there. The controller https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tac-70600 and the valve body https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tac-27255es __________________ Jon Sarrett Stock 3779

09-21-2016, 04:47 PM	#3
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift Jon,Thanks for the response. I am aware of the Turbo Action E-shift deal. I am just trying to look at all the options for achieving an accurate 1-2 shift in my stocker. My data logger indicates I'm doing a pretty bad job of hitting the 1-2 with any degree of consistency. The 2-3 shift is not a problem. Can you tell me who did your trans and are you satisfied with the system you have? Once I get some more info, I'll decide which way to go. PM me if you like. Thanks for your help. John

09-21-2016, 08:43 PM	#4
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift I drove my LT-1 Firebird shifting it myself and with E-Shift after I sold the car and had the opportunity to drive it again two weekends in a row. Shifting 1-2 manually was always a bit of a challenge since the wheel stand could distract me. I highly recommend going to E-Shift. I would not even consider the auto 1-2 myself..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

09-22-2016, 07:10 AM	#5
Jon Sarrett Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sullivan, OH Posts: 311 Likes: 827 Liked 140 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift John, As I understand it, Billy Lynn originally built my transmission. I honestly do not use the auto 1-2, I just click it through. I'm curious why you wouldn't even consider it Rich? __________________ Jon Sarrett Stock 3779

09-22-2016, 11:39 AM	#6
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift Without E-Shift my attention is distracted to shifting either once or twice... With it I can concentrate on the race as it develops.....and to me that is a plus. If it's legal and it is why not use it... My Firebird could occasionally do a very high wheelie and on at least one run I shifted way early just from that distraction..... Shifting the 2-3 was pretty easy but to me making it automatic is good.... I had a shifter that needed a gate plate change and that made it like driving a 4 speed...... I had 3 moves to make to shift twice.....LOL If I wanted to make racing more about just driving, I'd get a clutch pedal.....LOL __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R Last edited by Rich Biebel; 09-22-2016 at 11:45 AM.

09-24-2016, 11:24 AM	#7
RichScaz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift Contact Scott McClay. 661-822-8209.

09-24-2016, 11:43 AM	#8
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 423 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Metric 200 Auto 1-2 shift Geez what would you guys do if you had a 3rd pedal in the car? __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.