4r70w auto GUYS inside

[Fake_Snake]

i use the stock 5r55s shifter but i want to do a B&M shifter which Mike @powerhouse said this owuld need to be custom done.

The problem i have is the shifts dont line up with the indicator like half way on N you hear a click thats D , if you stick it in D its 2-2 and so forth. I know where the shifter is at but when i have to let someone else move the car or valvet or dyno i have to break it down barney style kinda frustrating. But then again its not often i let someone else drive my car.

what im looking for is pics of the console on how you did it or the shop did it

Also i run a Electric valve body .

 

[05stroker]

Not a B&M but you get the idea.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

I have the same issue with my stock shifter. POS. Also looking to use some other shifter in place of the stocker, or figuring out where the sloppyness is in it (not under the car, I checked).
It'll shift into the gears, but like you, the driver has to know which gear it's really in.

I'd like to see what other shifters can work as well. Have to make sure its PRND21 of course. Already have a boot from a manual to use.

This will be a 'mod' for me as I'm just getting the 4r70 install wrapped up and car's not yet back on the road. So watching with interest

 

[Fake_Snake]

alot of guys i see have the B&M's but never any install pics or photos of it so im not sure what i would be looking at

 

[dysan]

I've got a B&M shifter but don't need/want a position indicator so how I'm set up won't help you.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

A couple swap writeups that helped me, with B&M shifters.
http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11577
http://s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40233

So how do you get one of those B&M without the shift indicators? The only ones I've seen have the indicator.

 

[Fake_Snake]

yeah i would prefer somethin with an indicator if possible

 

[Fake_Snake]

checked those out and actually replied a year ago on NATURAL1 write up. but both links only help me out with you need to punch the center hole out and lay a piece of sheetmetal down. grrr i can remove the stock shifter and enlarge the hole and have the sheet metal part done myself but what else would be required when swapping the shifter over from stock 5r55s shifter to a 4r70w tranny already inplace ... like what is the red lever ....

 

[JPO8GT]

I have a Hurst Pistol grip on my freddy brown 4r70w setup using a modified 6 speed boot it looks factory fit freddy brown has a kit that makes the install a bolt in easy do it your self project he designed it specificly for s197 4r70w swaps if your hell bent on using the stock shifter i am sure it can be done.
If your running a manual valve body i personally wouldent want tha stock shifter i luv my hurst with me having manual valve body & transbake with 2 step and lock up.

 

[Fake_Snake]

jp- i have a electric vb.. im not hell bent on the stock shifter when the intial install was done i opted for cost purposes at the time .

 

[Fake_Snake]

i couldnt locate that shifter you mentioned on FB website... do you know where its located seemed to be nothign but trans and VB options.

 

[JPO8GT]

www.fbperformance.com/techadvice.asp

The Hurst will also work with electronic vb's he also has a bracket that makes it a bolt on no headace deal.

You will also see pics of the shifter installed


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[Fake_Snake]

yeah i saw that but only other info was this

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](1) (Various) Aftermarket 3-speed shifter (w/FWD Shift pattern) [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif](1) 4R3Z*7277*ABD Gaiter (leather shift boot for use with Aftermarket Shifter)[/FONT]

The original shifter can also be reused if it is modified for the neutral lockout function. An aftermarket shifter with a 3-speed forward shift pattern can also be used. Some are equipped with a momentary push-button that is generally used for the optional trans-brake feature. The aftermarket shifter can be installed with the rubber boot, and leather gaiter boot.

 

[JPO8GT]

http://www.fbperformance.com/viewoptions.asp?TransmissionID=76

Anouther link that showes all the s197 options and pricing they will sell you the pieces you need sepratly there really good to work with and fred knows his stuff on the swap.. if you do not like the hurst i would ask fred if it would work on the shifter you would like the bracket may also work with others such as b&m etc looks like fb charges 75.00 for the aftermarket shifter bracket..
Jamie

 

[Fake_Snake]

i contacted FB today spoke to a guy named fred. He knows exactly what im going thru and said this would fix it 3 different componets and my shop would have to make a pivot something and these guys offer a military rate so guess this is next on the chopping block after i finish my axle, exhaust cut out that i currently have on hand..

 

[MLC40]

FB

Fred and the guys at FB are great, I sure what they send you will work. I have had an FB 4STB in my car for a couple of years and it is great.

 

[JPO8GT]

I agree with MLC40 Fred and FB are great..

 

[TexasBlownV8]

well using a stock 5r55s pos shifter is getting old. Some other shifter option is in the plans now.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

Fred and the guys at FB are great, I sure what they send you will work. I have had an FB 4STB in my car for a couple of years and it is great.

did you see we just did the swap to Jamie (jp08gt's) car below you?? we also did motor, cams, etc.. made nearly 850rwhp through the 4r70w... remember i told you iwanted to do the centri blower on yours?? LOL

 

[weather man]

Is anyone using something other than the stock shifter or pistol grip shifter on there 4R70 conversion? Pic's?