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| john_g |
 Jan 4 2013, 02:34 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 1-November 12 From: british columbia Member No.: 15,100 Region Association: Canada  |
What's everyone's take on short shift kits, pro and con? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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| toolguy |
Jan 4 2013, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,270 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California 
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I get better results by cutting off 3 inches of the top of the shaft. .
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| jimkelly |
Jan 4 2013, 02:45 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
most will say that the 914 trans, even when in perfect condition, can not be shifted fast enought o warrant the short shifter.
and since many 914 trans are in need of some neglected maintenance, a short shifter will exacerbate any shifting issues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jan 4 2013, 02:46 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,450 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Rennshift.
It is very much the way to go. Zach |
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| Dr Evil |
Jan 4 2013, 02:51 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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A rebuilt box and a short shift is a beautiful thing. I had this setup before I got the rennshifter. The short shifter is great, but not with bad bushings or a worn out tranz. No specialty shifter is good with those things.
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| GeorgeRud |
Jan 4 2013, 02:57 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Any clearances from the meshing gears all the way to the shift knob are additive, and all contribute to "slop" in the shifter mechanism. Rebushing and tightening these clearances is the way to help. The short shifter kits are nice if everything else is correct (as is the Rennshifter), but the effort is increased. Best to drive a car with one to decide if you like the feel. |
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| carr914 |
Jan 4 2013, 03:06 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,841 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States  |
QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Jan 4 2013, 03:51 PM)  A rebuilt box and a short shift is a beautiful thing. I had this setup before I got the rennshifter. The short shifter is great, but not with bad bushings or a worn out tranz. No specialty shifter is good with those things. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| carr914 |
Jan 4 2013, 03:09 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 118,841 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jan 4 2013, 03:46 PM) Rennshift. It is very much the way to go. Zach A RennShifter is Great, but you also need the correct Linkage. JWest quit making the linkage kits cuz nobody was buying them. I bought all he had left, sold them & kept one for the future |
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| Cracker |
Jan 4 2013, 03:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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A "must-make" upgrade IMO. I've installed a Welty and the only change I would have made is...done it sooner.
Shameless plug: I happen to have a brand new Welty still in the package for $75 shipped (73-76)!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) I haven't put it out for sale yet but will soon (or did I just do it now)! |
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| jsayre914 |
Jan 4 2013, 03:58 PM
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Speed Up !!! Group: Members Posts: 3,188 Joined: 10-February 08 From: Timonium MD 21093 Member No.: 8,696 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Jan 4 2013, 04:09 PM) A RennShifter is Great, but you also need the correct Linkage. JWest quit making the linkage kits cuz nobody was buying them. I bought all he had left, sold them & kept one for the future Dosn't Chris Foley make a linkage for the rennshifter ? |
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| stugray |
Jan 4 2013, 04:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,824 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I just rebuilt my entire tail-shift shifter mechanism, installed the short shift kit, have two sets of tailshift bushings, balls, etc....
Then I bought a side-shift tranny (luckily I have all of the side-shift parts including motor mount). So if anyone needs a complete tailshift linkage with short shift & all new (NOS- NOT AA! ) bushings, ......... Stu |
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| slothness |
Jan 4 2013, 04:57 PM
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It's business time Group: Members Posts: 110 Joined: 7-October 04 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 2,906 Region Association: Southern California |
You can build a JWest linkage.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=186850&hl= I have the welty kit too, used it for a few years but went back to the stock after I rebuilt the trans for the V8. The stock just went into gear, the welty didnt. It might be because I rebuilt my linkage though. Honestly the Rennshift is an amazing piece of kit if you can afford it. |
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