Free short stick, how it's done.. (How-to)

[raroZ28]

I got sick of the long stick that comes on the Pro 5.0. I love the look, slanted to the right and all, but I wanted something shorter. I figured it'll look nicer and maybe help a little with my shifts.

Here's how I did it.

First mark the shifter, just below the old threads. I used a marker, then a pipe cutter to get me started.


Next, take a sawzall and cut through it.


Now, use a grinding wheel to smooth off the top and get any fray off the stick.


Put the stick in the car, and place the boot over it.


I decided to use helicoils. This will help keep my options open. I took my B & M shifter off my Conquest, cause that thing won't be running for a while. That stock "ball" that came on the camaro is nasty too, I like this one better.

I put the bottom lock of the shifter over the rod, then hammered the helicoil on the rod. Make sure you use a helicoil that fits tight!


Now just screw the knob on and you're done. Congrats, you just saved 20-40 bucks on not buying a short stick off someone. Use it for a nicer knob than the stock ball

[Z Ya Later]

There's also replacement knobs out there for cheap...




...because yes, the stock ball is a pain.

[ws6drbob]

I bought my short stick from TNA motorsports and i love the thing. It is shaped straight but comes with a little half inch spacer to put the stick at the factory position. It retains the factory knob threads too. I think it was well worth the $60 I paid for it and the Hurst shift knob.

[raroZ28]

I bought my short stick from TNA motorsports and i love the thing. It is shaped straight but comes with a little half inch spacer to put the stick at the factory position. It retains the factory knob threads too. I think it was well worth the $60 I paid for it and the Hurst shift knob.

Steve, I love that shift knob, I want to pick one up.

ws6drbob, to each his own. The only difference between my stick and yours is that mine was free a 3" stick is a 3" stick ya know?

[RocKin1967]

did all that cutting help and make it feel better?

[Z Ya Later]

I know we should support our sponsers, but of them seem to touch Summit. Get it from Summit, free shipping, small handling charge and quick delivery. If you want to buy from one of the sponsors, I'd say go with LM Performance. Never had a complaint with them and still cheaper than from SLP directly. It feels awesome and worth the $35.