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    Pro 5.0 shifter Installation questions

    Hey guys,

    I'm going to be installing a Pro 5.0 shifter into my Trans Am tomorrow, and I just had a few quick questions. First, any suggestions on how to keep shifter noise down? I've read that some people make gaskets for where the shifter meets the transmission (which i'm planning on doing), but are there any other steps I can take to prevent extra noise? My stock one has been rattling a bit lately and it drives me absolutely insane! Any special tips on adjusting the stop points for the shifter?

    Thank you very much for any help!

    Also, I have been noticing a decent amount of noise that is actually coming from inside the tranny (especially when you really get on it). Is this normal? I have a slight 3rd gear syncro problem, but other than that the transmission has been absolutely fine.
    1996 Trans Am M6 (T-Tops)
    Mods:
    "Race Ready" Rebuilt T56
    Pro 5.0 Shifter
    Crane 1.5rrs
    Comp high tech pushrods
    Pacesetter Longtubes and ORY
    SLP Loudmouth II
    SLP Cold air intake
    PCMforLess Tune + 160 thermostat
    UMI adjustable panhard
    UMI LCAs and relocation brackets
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  • #2
    No gaskets, just a thick bead of copper rtv.

    And don't forget to use some loctite and torque the allen head bolts down.
    97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

    01 Honda CBR600 F4i-Two bro's,Corbins,SS brake lines

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    • #3
      Its sort of a choice... a little gear noise through a performance shifter, or a quiet sloppy stock shifter.

      On the Pro 5.0, be sure to really torque down tight on the bolts that hold the shift lever to the shifter. They always seem to come loose. I ended up getting longer bolts and double nutting them.
      Fred

      381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Injuneer
        Its sort of a choice... a little gear noise through a performance shifter, or a quiet sloppy stock shifter.

        On the Pro 5.0, be sure to really torque down tight on the bolts that hold the shift lever to the shifter. They always seem to come loose. I ended up getting longer bolts and double nutting them.
        Do you happen to know off hand what size bolts and nuts they are? Mine came loose and it's incredibly sloppy right now. My shift knob smacks into my console when I shift into second because it's so loose.
        Red 95 Trans Am: M6, Moroso CAI, Magnaflow, Spohn sway bars, back to life as of 2/15/10!!!
        SOLD- Kinda miss it
        94 Del Sol VTEC: 27 city/ 33 highway, knee deep in slowness
        SOLD- Good riddance!
        2006 Ford Fusion: 2.3, 5 speed, could run 15lbs of boost with a 150 shot and it'd still be slow

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Nightrage
          Do you happen to know off hand what size bolts and nuts they are? Mine came loose and it's incredibly sloppy right now. My shift knob smacks into my console when I shift into second because it's so loose.
          You don't need to double nut it. Just loctite it and bolt it down tight.
          97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

          01 Honda CBR600 F4i-Two bro's,Corbins,SS brake lines

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          • #6
            Hey guys,

            So me and my friend put in the shifter today, and its definitly awesome! Such a difference from stock. I think my only complaint is that the threads for the shifter knob are way too long, and with the stock shifter knob screwed all the way down, a good portion of the threads are still exposed (the boot does not cover them either). I guess its not the worst thing in the world, but I don't think it looks that great. I'm assuming they did this to accommodate different shift knobs. I think I might paint the handle black to make it blend in more. Has anyone else noticed this?
            1996 Trans Am M6 (T-Tops)
            Mods:
            "Race Ready" Rebuilt T56
            Pro 5.0 Shifter
            Crane 1.5rrs
            Comp high tech pushrods
            Pacesetter Longtubes and ORY
            SLP Loudmouth II
            SLP Cold air intake
            PCMforLess Tune + 160 thermostat
            UMI adjustable panhard
            UMI LCAs and relocation brackets

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            • #7
              I cut about 1" off the threads.... significant improvement.
              Fred

              381ci all-forged stroker - 10.8:1 - CNC LT4 heads/intake - CC solid roller - MoTeC engine management - 8 LS1 coils - 58mm TB - 78# injectors - 300-shot dry nitrous - TH400 - Gear Vendor O/D - Strange 12-bolt - 4.11's - AS&M headers - duals - Corbeau seat - AutoMeter gauges - roll bar - Spohn suspension - QA1 shocks - a few other odds 'n ends. 800HP/800lb-ft at the flywheel, on a 300-shot. 11.5 @ 117MPH straight motor

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              • #8
                Cut..


                Put in car..


                Helicoil it..


                Knob it..
                97 Chevy 'Raro Z28 M6- Ported & Polished LT1 heads,beehives,1.6/1.94 valves, 226/231 custom cam,K&N FIPK, 94-95 BBK shorty's,ORY,Magnaflow Catback,no cats,BMR LCA Relocation Brackets,Lower Control Arms,Adjustable Panhard Bar,Eibach Pro Kit,SPEC Stage 1,Walbro 255 Fuel Pump,30LB Injectors,Pro 5.0,Short stick,MSD 8.5's,NGK TR55's,LT4KM

                01 Honda CBR600 F4i-Two bro's,Corbins,SS brake lines

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