shifter location help

[Pete Munroe]

I have some photos of installing a mid-position shifter kit on my Tremec TKO.

Go to the members section look up my photos under Pete Munroe. Actually try this link you can go straight to the photos...(hope this link works).

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...=16012&cat=500

I was using the straight shifter in my ERA 289 FIA car, but the rearmost position was way too close to use comfortably. The new shifter from Mike Forte mounts in the "front half" of the rear-most opening on the trans. Almost as if you took the old one and rotated it 180 degrees.

The kit moved the shifter forward about 3"...ends up almost exactly in the position of a stock AC 289 with TOPLOADER and stubby-straight shifter. Much more comfortable and easier to shift.

Do not know where the Tremec 600 trans mounts the shifter as delivered...but there are 4 possible locations on the TKO, so whether you use the rear, mid or front port and then a straight lever or the longer angled shifter, lots of possibilities.

I have lots of photos of the installation process of Forte's shifter kit if you need to get an idea of the process.

If you already knew where you wanted it, order the trans that way and save yourself a lot trouble.

Originally Posted by jojoegen

Hi my friends,I'm having a real hard time chosing where to mount the shifter on a TKO 600.I don't have the car yet .I love the bent type hurst flat shaft like shorter version of what we use to drive on muscle cars but I don't know what position it needs to be on the trans forward or middle.If anyone can show me pictures of there setup,I would reeeeeally appreciate it.I stay awake at night trying to picture it.I don't like the original cobra type bent forward.I need pix and expierence.Talked to the trans person and he said try the forum.Pictures,pictures and more pictures.Thank you for all the past help.I'm excited Johnny G