long shifter, pistol grip or straight shifter

james schaechter · 01-23-2011, 10:29 AM

1st and foremost get a "Long" Vertigate. I prefer the newer pistol grip over the older t handle.

One thing to consider is that if you get a deal on a used "Long Brand" vertigate shifter with the steel stick, and you want to have it upgraded, you can send it in to Long and they will rebuild it and convert it over to a pistol grip. Standard length or 2 inches longer. Pretty reasonable too.

You can also put the pistol grip handle on the standard Long shifter as an option. Not as cool, but workable.

Jody Noble · 01-23-2011, 04:55 PM

Be careful if you put a pistol grip handle on the older "T" handle shifter. The extra leverage puts a lot a strain on the 3/4" of available thread. My shifter broke off right at the base of the threads after a couple seasons.

TOSTO RACING · 01-23-2011, 05:10 PM

Pistol grip you'll love it

01-23-2011, 10:29 AM	#1
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,995 Likes: 1,300 Liked 1,440 Times in 301 Posts	Re: long shifter, pistol grip or straight shifter 1st and foremost get a "Long" Vertigate. I prefer the newer pistol grip over the older t handle. One thing to consider is that if you get a deal on a used "Long Brand" vertigate shifter with the steel stick, and you want to have it upgraded, you can send it in to Long and they will rebuild it and convert it over to a pistol grip. Standard length or 2 inches longer. Pretty reasonable too. You can also put the pistol grip handle on the standard Long shifter as an option. Not as cool, but workable. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

01-23-2011, 04:55 PM	#2
Jody Noble Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: n.s. canada Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: long shifter, pistol grip or straight shifter Be careful if you put a pistol grip handle on the older "T" handle shifter. The extra leverage puts a lot a strain on the 3/4" of available thread. My shifter broke off right at the base of the threads after a couple seasons.

01-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#3
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