VX SS short shifter

[VX_SS123]

Hey all i was wondering is there a cheap option for a shirt shifter for a 5.7L 6 speed manual i cant justify spending $300+

would anyone know if one of these would fit


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330828228331?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

or http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360518649436?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_966wt_919

thanks in advance long time reader here

[1BEAST2NV]

IMO i would just get the GM one, comes with warrenty, and if anything goes wrong with it, you bought it from Australia, so easy to get sorted, buying it from US= pain in the ass imo

I'v no someone that bought a cheap knock off and the shifter came out in his hand while at the track.

[bozodos]

fairly sure you need the specific shifter to suit Pontiac GTO.

I looked at the B&M ones, but i've read that they have a tendency to snap on at least 4 different forums when I googled them, which was enough to put me off. I also looked at the Hurst one, but I think it's the exact same thing as the B&M. Still think that the price of the Rip Shifter is a bit of a joke given what they sell them for in the US (and naturally you can't get them shipped back over!)

Mal Wood also do a short shifter for $300 or so locally.

[VX_SS123]

ok i will keep looking , what US cars fit these though i dont mind the 2-3 week wait for the states cars not on the road currently

[bozodos]

You'd probably be after one to suit a 04-06 Pontiac GTO (export Monaro).

[VX_SS123]

You'd probably be after one to suit a 04-06 Pontiac GTO (export Monaro).

Ok i have also seen other ones for Firebirds etc which run a 5.7L just not sure if the box is the same

[bozodos]

AFAIK, it's to do with the shifter positioning relative to the gearbox. GTO/Commodore shifters look different to F Body / Corvette ones (at least in pictures!) One of the more mechanically minded members might be able to help you out more.

[VX_SS123]

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AFAIK, it's to do with the shifter positioning relative to the gearbox. GTO/Commodore shifters look different to F Body / Corvette ones (at least in pictures!) One of the more mechanically minded members might be able to help you out more.

i got a picture of one found it for $90 with freight

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/t/hoy3p.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/hoy3p)

apparently this fits a Pontiac GTO this was by a supplier at work

ahhh link here

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/hoy3p

[VX_SS123]

Ok i have found out its a Firebird shifter one of those 92-02 ones

B&M show different part numbers but they look quite the same hmm

Hopefully someone here has tried one with success