Short Shifter Adapter Install Writeup

[CROM]

Hey guys,

I just installed a shorter shifter shaft thanks to Rich Detert's Shifter Shaft

I also installed an 01 Shifter.

I found that none of the writeups online are geared towards the 96+ models or are very detailed. Most of the process is in the "no brainer" category, but I still was second guessing myself sometimes. If anyone wants me to do an illustrated writeup I would be happy to. I took tons of pictures and can do each and every little lame step.

 

[Daffy Duck Viper]

I respectfully request that you do this write-up. One can never have too much information or details about something one has NO experience with, especially when it involves Vipers! Thanks.

So how long does this take? Goodness, I been waiting a couple of minutes already. Heh-heh.

Sorry, it's just that I'm an infoho. *chuckle*

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[CROM]

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[THOR]

CROM - Yes, please on the info/pics. I will be installing mine shortly. Thanx in advance.

 

[Jay Herbert]

If you'll write it up and send it to Tony, he'll get it installed in the Illustrated Instructions for all to Enjoy. I did an install on mine of a similar item from American Dream Motorsports, and have the pictures somewhere. I can find them and you can use them if you like for your write-up. Since ADM is just up the raod from me, I had them make me three different lengths, I ran the car for a while on each one untill I found the one I like the most. The shortest one was to short for my liking. I really like the solid feel W/O the rubber isolator of the stock setup.

Most of the install is similar to installing the B&M shifter that is in the illustrated instructions... 'cept instead of installing the B&M shifter, you unthread the vertical "bar" from the shifter and thread in the new unit. Most of the work is getting the interior bits and the boot out of the way.

 

[CROM]

I'll write it up in the next day or so. I have tons of pictures so I should be ok Jay. I am assuming I should write it up in HTML for Tony to post?

 

[carguy07]

Is this the mod that guys say to use a crow's foot wrench on? I don't see where you would use it??

 

[CROM]

Yes, its the only way I could get the shaft off. You "may" be able to get a wrench on it, but it would be almost impossible.

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I will show that in my writeup. A 19mm Crows Foot is a must.

 

[95Viper]

What really is the rubber isolator for on the stock setup?

 

[Hisserman]

Supposedly dampens vibration . . . also helps with heat insulation

 

[95Viper]

If you removed it and installed the short shifter, is there a way to have something there for heat insulation?