Shifter for Suby Conversion Options

[madmax914]

Does anyone one know if the Boxster shifter will work on a Subaru MT5 transmission? I know that the Toyota MR2 shifter works well but I was wondering if the Boxster will work the same. They both have the cables exiting out the back.

[Chris H.]

Slight warning on the Accord and Corolla shifters...mainly when using a setup like Ian's kit...with those shifters the actuation is reversed... I installed the Accord shifter with Ian's kit and the shift pattern was totally reverse of normal, so I couldn't use the Accord shifter unless I wanted to engineer a reverse of the reverse setup, or get used to a really weird shift pattern.

I think the Boxster shifter should be the same as the MR2 since it's designed for mid-engine use. The way to tell is: with the shift lever centered, when you move it to the right (towards 5th gear) the cable mount for left/right actuation should move UP, (or try to pull the cable). When you move it left, the mount should move DOWN (push the cable back). On the Accord and Corolla shifters the opposite happens. If you flip it around? No change.

Not sure about the fitment and cable situation...it might require special "Porsche" specific cable ends....