Converting to a T-HANDLE shifter

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 11:45 pm

I have the 96 Z26 and I want to change the look of my shifter. . .like is it possible to get one from a Trans Am or Grand Am or something?

Jetfoi34 · Post by **Jetfoi34** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:48 am

ive seen it - not sure on what cars you can take it from though

zach82 · Post by **zach82** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 1:49 am

Yes it can be done, just about any push button T handle with the right diameter hole will work. Just get one off nearly any GM auto with a floor shifter that has a T handle.

I got mine out of an 85 Chevy Celebrity.

Asylum · Post by **Asylum** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:32 am

Almost any GM will work.
I have a leather T-handle from an Alero. Very nice.

IsaacHayes · Post by **IsaacHayes** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 4:22 pm

I've wanted a leather one from a trans-am for a while. Never got one though.
I'm so used to shifting mine now though I think a T-shifter would be harder for me.
But I'd like it when going from park to drive. But when downshifting to 1st I like the way you can grip the whole thing in your hand like a manual knob.

(note downshifting an auto you have to know what your doing, like match the rpms, etc and only do it when you need to. not for daily driving. I use it when I know I'll have to punch it and I don't want to wait for it to downshift when I hit the gas.)

But anyways yes I think a T shifter would be cool. Problem is finding one in a junkyard close by..

backwoodzberetta · Post by **backwoodzberetta** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:34 pm

I've got one from an alero if you'd be interested. Just cover shipping.

I can get a picture if you'd like.

IsaacHayes · Post by **IsaacHayes** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 7:40 pm

blackwoodz: if 96Z26 doesn't want it, I'm interested!! Is it grey or black?

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