Long Shifter Question

67goingthing · 03-25-2011, 07:32 PM

I placed an order for a new pistol grip shifter today from Nick at long Shifters. He suggested a 14" tower over the standard 12" tower. He said for non clutchless transmissions it really helps in pulling out of gear. I got to thinking, 14" is awful long but only 2" longer than the standard shifter. My question is, how do they measure the tower? From the very bottom to the top? I just hope it isn't too long!

Greg Barsamian · 03-26-2011, 07:30 AM

The reason for suggesting the longer handle is the added leverage and velocity you get when pulling & pushing the shifter. The additional 2" handle started as a prototype for John & Carolyn Melendy (Goldylocks) in order for Carolyn to be comfortable in shifting her SS car. The longer handle corrects the angle for your elbow, shoulder, and wrist to shift with! As soon as I saw it, and got the reasoning for the increased lenght, I sent my shifter back for the modification.
I believe it's measured from the point where the handle bolts to the shifter body.

"Chicks dig the Stick"

03-25-2011, 07:32 PM	#1
67goingthing Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 7 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Long Shifter Question I placed an order for a new pistol grip shifter today from Nick at long Shifters. He suggested a 14" tower over the standard 12" tower. He said for non clutchless transmissions it really helps in pulling out of gear. I got to thinking, 14" is awful long but only 2" longer than the standard shifter. My question is, how do they measure the tower? From the very bottom to the top? I just hope it isn't too long!

03-26-2011, 07:30 AM	#2
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,398 Likes: 705 Liked 410 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Long Shifter Question The reason for suggesting the longer handle is the added leverage and velocity you get when pulling & pushing the shifter. The additional 2" handle started as a prototype for John & Carolyn Melendy (Goldylocks) in order for Carolyn to be comfortable in shifting her SS car. The longer handle corrects the angle for your elbow, shoulder, and wrist to shift with! As soon as I saw it, and got the reasoning for the increased lenght, I sent my shifter back for the modification. I believe it's measured from the point where the handle bolts to the shifter body. "Chicks dig the Stick" Last edited by Greg Barsamian; 03-26-2011 at 07:32 AM.