Automatic Shifter Options

FireSale · 03-02-2021, 12:23 AM

Other than full air or electric in SS, not really a lot. What pattern do you have forward (push to shift) or reverse (pull to shift)? That third gear release is important. It keeps you from hitting 3rd on your first shift. I have a Hurst Quarter Stick reverse on my C4 and the high gear release was awkward for me, too. I used scrap aluminum to build an angled riser to mount it on. The pull to third is more up than back with the shifter winding up only slightly angled back.

GUMP · 03-02-2021, 04:50 AM

I am a big fan of the Turbo Action shifter. I have them in all of my cars. Easy to use and reliable.

Race Clean · 03-10-2021, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GUMP

I am a big fan of the Turbo Action shifter. I have them in all of my cars. Easy to use and reliable.

Had used them for 3 decades when all of a sudden I forgot how and started having all kinds of problem doing the shifts in the right manner(1-3,got stuck in the gate etc.) and after loosing 2 races because of it 7-8 years ago I decided it was time to get that awesome looking PPP stuff and at the same time upgrade the valve body to include the clean neutral option,and I have never looked back since !

steven reynolds · 03-10-2021, 10:45 AM

In 1 car I have the B&M rachet shifter, in the other car is the PPP shifter, the B&M is flawless, I'm not so happy with the PPP, maybe I need to study up on the PPP shifter

Race Clean · 03-10-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by steven reynolds

In 1 car I have the B&M rachet shifter, in the other car is the PPP shifter, the B&M is flawless, I'm not so happy with the PPP, maybe I need to study up on the PPP shifter

I have never used a rachet shifter but they sure sound easy to operate

Tom Goldman · 03-12-2021, 11:38 AM

I'd say 90% of the cars I work on or build use the TurboAction Cheetah shifter ,
It's a simple design and if I'm not mistaken ,the base component has aircraft origins .
I've seen 30 year old Cheetah's that still work flawlessly.
Had one in my own Stocker .

Chad Fergen · 03-18-2021, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

I'd say 90% of the cars I work on or build use the TurboAction Cheetah shifter ,
It's a simple design and if I'm not mistaken ,the base component has aircraft origins .
I've seen 30 year old Cheetah's that still work flawlessly.
Had one in my own Stocker .

I have been looking at these and it appears they are out of stock. In all fairness I only checked Jegs and Summit. I believe the part number is 70012. Heading to Vegas next month. I might have to focus and squeeze the trigger for 3rd.

PS, The BBB is cool but out of my pay grade.

Demon340 · 03-12-2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by steven reynolds

In 1 car I have the B&M rachet shifter, in the other car is the PPP shifter, the B&M is flawless, I'm not so happy with the PPP, maybe I need to study up on the PPP shifter

I am struggling with adjustments with the PPP. either I have park and not full third or other way around. Any suggestions?

Gmirza · 03-12-2021, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon340

I am struggling with adjustments with the PPP. either I have park and not full third or other way around. Any suggestions?

Sounds like the lever on the tranny is too long. Did they supply a lever with the shifter?

Demon340 · 03-15-2021, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Gmirza

Sounds like the lever on the tranny is too long. Did they supply a lever with the shifter?

Yes, they supplied the lever. The car has a clean neutral.

03-02-2021, 12:23 AM	#1
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Automatic Shifter Options Other than full air or electric in SS, not really a lot. What pattern do you have forward (push to shift) or reverse (pull to shift)? That third gear release is important. It keeps you from hitting 3rd on your first shift. I have a Hurst Quarter Stick reverse on my C4 and the high gear release was awkward for me, too. I used scrap aluminum to build an angled riser to mount it on. The pull to third is more up than back with the shifter winding up only slightly angled back. __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

03-02-2021, 04:50 AM	#2
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,832 Likes: 2,192 Liked 2,364 Times in 560 Posts	Re: Automatic Shifter Options I am a big fan of the Turbo Action shifter. I have them in all of my cars. Easy to use and reliable.

03-10-2021, 10:45 AM	#4
steven reynolds Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 47 Likes: 2,942 Liked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Automatic Shifter Options In 1 car I have the B&M rachet shifter, in the other car is the PPP shifter, the B&M is flawless, I'm not so happy with the PPP, maybe I need to study up on the PPP shifter

03-12-2021, 11:38 AM	#6
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,479 Likes: 894 Liked 887 Times in 239 Posts	Re: Automatic Shifter Options I'd say 90% of the cars I work on or build use the TurboAction Cheetah shifter , It's a simple design and if I'm not mistaken ,the base component has aircraft origins . I've seen 30 year old Cheetah's that still work flawlessly. Had one in my own Stocker . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK