shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird

Dragsinger · 01-06-2009, 03:26 PM

Racers,

let me here about an automatic shifter that will fit in the factory console or a 3rd Generation Camaro/Firebird.

Thanks
Larry Woodfin

Michael Iacono · 01-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Turbo action air shifter fits nicely

Ron Miller · 01-06-2009, 04:49 PM

I have a B & M Pro Stick mounted in mine with a no cover of course with a SHIF NOIDE mounted behind the shifter. The Pro Stick is almost identical to the 1/4 stick. So mounting will be the same. You will have to make a lower bracket to mount the 1/4 stick shifter body on top of the trans tunnel sheet metal. This all will fit in the center console. I maid my own top cover out of aluminum, painted it with the SEM plastic satin black paint. I also had to make a extension for the reverse lever. Its doable if you all ready have a 1/4 stick. Its easier that it sounds to mount it. Mock it up first and you will see what it takes. Send me a e-mail rmiller249@comcast.net. I can take a picture of my set up for you and send it back.

Ron Miller 92Camaro GT/DA 3287
Brownstown, Mi

LNorton · 01-06-2009, 05:26 PM

I have seen a lot of guys fit a quarter stick in the factory console in 3rd Gens. Here are 2 pictures of one in our 4th Gen.

Dragsinger · 01-06-2009, 06:05 PM

Lee,

Thanks, looks good.

Also, what is the gauge near the right kick panel?

Larry

Jim Carter · 01-06-2009, 09:18 PM

I have a question that is somewhat related:
How and where are most racers locating their neutral safety switch for trouble-free performance with a Quarter Stick??
Thanks.

JC

Ron Miller · 01-06-2009, 09:40 PM

I thought I would add my pictures that I sent to Larry, but I can not. Do you have to have special privileges. So if any one can help let me know.

Thanks,

Ron Miller 92Camaro GT/DA 3287
Brownstown, Mi

Doug Blackley · 01-06-2009, 09:41 PM

Both the Turbo Action SCS and Hurst Quarter stick will work with the 3rd gen console. Minor mods to the automatic bezel finish it nicely.

LNorton · 01-06-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragsinger

Lee,

Thanks, looks good.

Also, what is the gauge near the right kick panel?

Larry

Thanks Larry!

The gauge is a water temp gauge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Carter

I have a question that is somewhat related:
How and where are most racers locating their neutral safety switch for trouble-free performance with a Quarter Stick??
Thanks.

JC

I use the NSS that came with the shifter. It is located within the assembly. Has been flawless for us!

Jim Carter · 01-07-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LNorton

Thanks Larry!

The gauge is a water temp gauge.

I use the NSS that came with the shifter. It is located within the assembly. Has been flawless for us!

Lee:
Thanks for that timely info. I did a little digging and discovered that Hurst has a retofit kit for the internally mounted NSS you are using. The newer shifters come with it built in. My older shifter has an external switch that is beginning to give me trouble.
I have now ordered the new kit. ($26.00)
Thanks again!!

JimmieC

01-06-2009, 03:26 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird Racers, let me here about an automatic shifter that will fit in the factory console or a 3rd Generation Camaro/Firebird. Thanks Larry Woodfin __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

01-06-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
Michael Iacono Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 119 Likes: 8 Liked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird Turbo action air shifter fits nicely

01-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#3
Ron Miller Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brownstown, Mi 48134 Posts: 196 Likes: 35 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird I have a B & M Pro Stick mounted in mine with a no cover of course with a SHIF NOIDE mounted behind the shifter. The Pro Stick is almost identical to the 1/4 stick. So mounting will be the same. You will have to make a lower bracket to mount the 1/4 stick shifter body on top of the trans tunnel sheet metal. This all will fit in the center console. I maid my own top cover out of aluminum, painted it with the SEM plastic satin black paint. I also had to make a extension for the reverse lever. Its doable if you all ready have a 1/4 stick. Its easier that it sounds to mount it. Mock it up first and you will see what it takes. Send me a e-mail rmiller249@comcast.net. I can take a picture of my set up for you and send it back. Ron Miller 92Camaro GT/DA 3287 Brownstown, Mi

01-06-2009, 05:26 PM	#4
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird I have seen a lot of guys fit a quarter stick in the factory console in 3rd Gens. Here are 2 pictures of one in our 4th Gen. __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

01-06-2009, 06:05 PM	#5
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird Lee, Thanks, looks good. Also, what is the gauge near the right kick panel? Larry __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

01-06-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
Jim Carter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 190 Likes: 10 Liked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird I have a question that is somewhat related: How and where are most racers locating their neutral safety switch for trouble-free performance with a Quarter Stick?? Thanks. JC

01-06-2009, 09:40 PM	#7
Ron Miller Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brownstown, Mi 48134 Posts: 196 Likes: 35 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird I thought I would add my pictures that I sent to Larry, but I can not. Do you have to have special privileges. So if any one can help let me know. Thanks, Ron Miller 92Camaro GT/DA 3287 Brownstown, Mi Last edited by Ron Miller; 01-06-2009 at 09:48 PM.

01-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#8
Doug Blackley Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hanover, MA Posts: 430 Likes: 3 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: shifter in factory console, 3rd Gen Camaro/Firebird Both the Turbo Action SCS and Hurst Quarter stick will work with the 3rd gen console. Minor mods to the automatic bezel finish it nicely. __________________ Doug Blackley 1697 STK