AV108U
Viper Owner
Does anyone have an illustration or video of how to change to a short shifter and what type is the best ?????
Thx
Thx
SHORT SHIFTER Instalation ????
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Venomiss
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Found this complete with pictures that might help.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/593805-whats-best-short-shifter-genii.html
Are you missing shifts? Replaced the mounts?
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/593805-whats-best-short-shifter-genii.html
Are you missing shifts? Replaced the mounts?
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Venomiss
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Some stuff from one of many threads from using the search feature.
All of these subjects have pages devoted to them.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-g...-really-needed-new-mounts-here-some-pics.html
Hope this helps you!
All of these subjects have pages devoted to them.
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-g...-really-needed-new-mounts-here-some-pics.html
Hope this helps you!
1TONY1
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Best tip you will get changing it with the transmission still in the car 
Don't "try" to drill the rivets, use an air chisel and it becomes a one minute job: - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
It's also common to drill/cut a hole for one of the bolts. Right rear I believe.
Don't "try" to drill the rivets, use an air chisel and it becomes a one minute job: - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices
It's also common to drill/cut a hole for one of the bolts. Right rear I believe.
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i think the mopar made by hurst is the best shifter
VIPER BAZ UK
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If you can do it from under the car no drilling needed and a 10 min job..... Yoy would need a ramp though..
I have a Hurst here New in box.....
I have a Hurst here New in box.....
white out
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AV108U
Viper Owner
No missing shifts....Just want to put a short shifter in....I would like to know how to do it from underneath though....
VIPER BAZ UK
Enthusiast
Remove shifter from inside.....
Drop the trans mount ( support trans) and there it is right in front of you.. 4 x 13mm bolts and its out.....
Done loads this way,So much easier...
Drop the trans mount ( support trans) and there it is right in front of you.. 4 x 13mm bolts and its out.....
Done loads this way,So much easier...
Fatboy 18
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How far are you dropping the trans? What about exhaust systems, does anything else have to be loosened? I also take it you would have to remove the centre console? More exact details please
OP, read through this thread:
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/633942-better-not-shorter-shifter.html
I can Attest that doing it from the Top is a PITA. Drilling out those rivits are a mother and fitting a wrench in there to tighten things up takes some creativity.(One of them you even have to drill a hole through the trans tunnel directly inline with the bolt so you can stick a socket down there.)
I choose to do it this way as i wanted to see what i was doing, and i didnt have axcess to a lift. In the end, no prob, done deal.
Here are the instructions from the TOP:
45055 - Precision Manual Shifter
http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/installation_instruction/39.pdf
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/633942-better-not-shorter-shifter.html
I can Attest that doing it from the Top is a PITA. Drilling out those rivits are a mother and fitting a wrench in there to tighten things up takes some creativity.(One of them you even have to drill a hole through the trans tunnel directly inline with the bolt so you can stick a socket down there.)
I choose to do it this way as i wanted to see what i was doing, and i didnt have axcess to a lift. In the end, no prob, done deal.
Here are the instructions from the TOP:
45055 - Precision Manual Shifter
http://www.bmracing.com/bmracing/installation_instruction/39.pdf
AV108U
Viper Owner
How far are you dropping the trans? What about exhaust systems, does anything else have to be loosened? I also take it you would have to remove the centre console? More exact details please
x2...........
escapedan
Viper Owner
I installed a MGW in my 2006 Coupe via the lowering transmission method. Correct me if I'm missing any steps, but don't bash my posting if you disagree - this is just how I remember doing it.
Inside the car I removed the driver seat to gain better access. I removed the center console including the center glove box and all the plastic around the shift lever. There is a jam nut holding the shift knob in place...it's tight. Be patient and it will come apart. Don't sit there and twist the shift knob. That is not how you remove it. Once the jam nut is apart, the shift knob will unscrew. There is a rubber inner shift boot that is riveted in place. You can either destroy the rubber boot (dont do that) or drill / air hammer out the rivets. Taking out the rubber inner shift boot allows you access to remove the old shift mechanism and install the new one from inside the car. Once you remove the inner shift boot you can access two of the four screws holding the shifter in place. Go ahead and remove them. Basically, there is a screw on each "corner" of the shifter.
Underneath the car you will need to remove the belly pan which is a bit of a pain. Once removed you will see the transmission brace. It runs right-to-left underneath the transmission and is held in place with (I believe) two nuts/bolts (one on each side). Support the transmission with a jack and remove the two bolts. Note, this is a great time to replace the tranny mount since you're already under there!!! Lower the jack slowly and the tranny will drop down about 8 inches or so. From this angle under the car (which had better be supported with really strong jack stands) you can easily reach the other screws holding the shifter in place. You might try removing the reverse switch if it's in the way. You will know what it is when you see it....because it's in the way.
Once all four bolts are off, I went back inside the car and pulled the shifter out from the top. It's pretty straight forward putting the new one in, but be sure to line up the "ball and socket" other wise the shift lever wont do anything. This is important!!! You dont want to put everything back together only to find the shifter "ball" is not aligned.
From here just button everything up in the reverse order and enjoy!
Inside the car I removed the driver seat to gain better access. I removed the center console including the center glove box and all the plastic around the shift lever. There is a jam nut holding the shift knob in place...it's tight. Be patient and it will come apart. Don't sit there and twist the shift knob. That is not how you remove it. Once the jam nut is apart, the shift knob will unscrew. There is a rubber inner shift boot that is riveted in place. You can either destroy the rubber boot (dont do that) or drill / air hammer out the rivets. Taking out the rubber inner shift boot allows you access to remove the old shift mechanism and install the new one from inside the car. Once you remove the inner shift boot you can access two of the four screws holding the shifter in place. Go ahead and remove them. Basically, there is a screw on each "corner" of the shifter.
Underneath the car you will need to remove the belly pan which is a bit of a pain. Once removed you will see the transmission brace. It runs right-to-left underneath the transmission and is held in place with (I believe) two nuts/bolts (one on each side). Support the transmission with a jack and remove the two bolts. Note, this is a great time to replace the tranny mount since you're already under there!!! Lower the jack slowly and the tranny will drop down about 8 inches or so. From this angle under the car (which had better be supported with really strong jack stands) you can easily reach the other screws holding the shifter in place. You might try removing the reverse switch if it's in the way. You will know what it is when you see it....because it's in the way.
Once all four bolts are off, I went back inside the car and pulled the shifter out from the top. It's pretty straight forward putting the new one in, but be sure to line up the "ball and socket" other wise the shift lever wont do anything. This is important!!! You dont want to put everything back together only to find the shifter "ball" is not aligned.
From here just button everything up in the reverse order and enjoy!
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VIPER BAZ UK
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GEN 2
Remove shifter 17mm and 19mm spanner (no trim removal required)
Belly pan off
Trans stand under rear of trans
Remove trans cross mount
Lower trans (but keep supported)
Remove 4x 13mm bolts and pull out shifter...
Hurst shifters are a bit awkward as they have the shifter lever in the shifter. The B&M are easy as the shifter lever can be put in from the top...
Remove shifter 17mm and 19mm spanner (no trim removal required)
Belly pan off
Trans stand under rear of trans
Remove trans cross mount
Lower trans (but keep supported)
Remove 4x 13mm bolts and pull out shifter...
Hurst shifters are a bit awkward as they have the shifter lever in the shifter. The B&M are easy as the shifter lever can be put in from the top...
white out
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thanks for the write up guys.
Nick
Nick
