just wondering if anyone runs stock shift linkage with a dog box or using the Gforce long shifters

 

I ran a stock shifter for awhile but I wouldnt recomend it. You can not tell what gear its in and it will go in any gear even the wrong one

 

It's a pain in the *** especially if the linkage isn't perfect, but it can be done.

 

what r u guys talking about.......the stock linkage works fine...i have no idea why people say that. the 2nd to 1st or 3rd to 2nd shift is driver error

 

the stock linkage works, but feels alot better with the gforce shifter, and for $1000 I call it extra insurance for our 10k+motors

 

if u need a shifter to bandaid your driving then u need to sell your car

 

well maybe I do, I have only been in the game a year! And there are a hell of alot of people running the gforce shifter. If I had years and years of experience in my car then it might my another ball game, But like I said I like the extra insurance! And feels alot better then a stock shifter. Maybe you just need to come drive my car haha

 

Making a mistake ONE time can mean a ton of money down the drain. Or even a new PB. 1k for that is awesome piece of mind.

But sorry, we aren't all perfect like yourself obviously lol

 

iam aware of whats at stake...with a missed shift. The stock linkage will work just fine. Thats all iam saying.

I never said i was perfect.....And no i dont want to drive your car

 

After driving a dogbox with a g force shifter, I'd never go back to a stock shifter.

 

Word

 

Ya sorry buddy, I was being sarcastic....... Point is.... the stock linkage will work but the gforce is the way to go.

 

i use stock linkage

 

I guess you cant read to well.

 

After seeing the G forceshifter in action, I feel the exact opposite. As a matter of fact, I can't sell the g force shifter that was in the car I help with fast enough.

 

i use stock linkage, people act like the gforce is a full proof way to not 121, you can still do it. I will get a g force in a couple of months but for now the stocker is getting it down the track.

 

Clayton, I'll take that Gforce off your hands for the right price! I'm with most of these other guys, I love my T1 Gforce setup, I'll never go back to stock linkage again..

 

If you haven't 1-2-1 or 2-3-2 yet, you will at some point.

There are a lot more people running the Gforce then you think, and its for a reason.

FWIW I run a stock shifter in my car

 

If it's setup right it's golden. If it's not, you'll hate it. Clearly the one you're talking about is not setup right.

 

what about running a SpeedFactory Modified Shift Change Holder Assembly with a stock linkage? I've heard of a few people running them with stock linkages and dog boxes and having no problems...

 

i was sort of in the.....you dont need the shifter frame of mind until i drove a car with it. with a dog box, its wellll worth the investment. we have a few customers with them with stock gear boxes and they say they cant go back either.

the only complaint i have about it, which isnt the shifters fault.....is when there is engine movement from say...removing the trans, or removing the engine etc.....sometimes it doent line back up perfectly and you have to re-adjust due to the "slop" in the bolt holes for the mounts.

 

what do you readjust?

 

i usually will loosen the mounts back up and reposition the engine. i know some guys will add/remove spacers where the linkage bolts to the shifter. ive never done it that way.

 

Yeah, I had to readjust the linkage a couple times when I had the motor in/out. It's due to all the slop in the rear mount mostly. I built a new mount with round holes instead of oval holes and I haven't had to change it since.

 

yea i talked to franklin at avid about making a rear mount with perfect fitting holes with a disclaimer that if your cars all jacked up it may be a bitch to get it to fit haha

at first i was thinking it would be cool to have a threaded shifter with lock nuts for easy adjustment, but getting the mounts sorted out makes way more sense.