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vagabond: (2008-09-17 19:32:35)
MSA type Short Shifter kit installed in 1987 Z31 NA. (Identical to S13 kit)
Additional information:
Refer to FSM for trim removal.
Basic tools.
Lubricant Required. (White lithium grease used)
Hardware Received:
As shown (NO directions)
Current Hardware:
OEM shifter, MOMO boot, Technic knob (set screws)
Procedure:
Remove Center console
Remove base plate
Remove rubber gasket
Remove rubber boot
Remove upper c-clip
Remove shifter and molded plastic washer
Compare for fun
Remove lower c-clip
Remove plastic retainer
Insert lubed metal collar
Re-insert plastic retainer
Insert lower shifter
Re-install molded plastic washer
Install metal c-clips into grooves nuts down(adjust as required)
Install top plate tighten firmly
Reinstall rubber boot, rubber gasket, base plate and upper shifter.
Notice I shortened my shifter. My knobs use set screws.
Test shifting. Do to the change in the fulcrum the shifts should require slightly more force than stock but engage sooner.
Re-install trim.
Admire.
Comparison:
OEM
MSA
Thanks to TearingRaven for the hint.
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-Vagabond
Guest: (2008-09-17 19:48:48)
Re: How To: Short Shifter
great write up even better pics. i like that e brake handle. you might want to let the water out of your tool box though.
AE84 sk1Lz31: (2008-10-09 04:31:18)
Re: How To: Short Shifter
very nice write up.. thanks a lot. This should be handy for my B&M pro ripper. Hopefully there is not that much of a difference in installing.
vagabond: (2008-11-22 23:34:42)
Re: How To: Short Shifter
A side note. When installing the two piece short shifter, I recommend some Locitite.
The top shaft will loosen from the bottom half. after a few weeks of aggressive driving.
SATAN: (2009-10-09 06:24:25)
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