How to shorten remote on T2 tranny? (searched)
06-28-06, 01:02 AM
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How to shorten remote on T2 tranny? (searched)
Hey guys, I need a step-by-step guide on how to modify the remote on a T2 tranny so the shifter is in the same place as an FB. I've searched the forums with no luck... does anyone know if such a guide exists?
Thanks
Jon
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Jon
06-28-06, 01:24 PM
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Yeah there has already been a thread. I was going to do another one a while ago with new pictures and a more in-depth explanation however there was not much interest.
Essentially you will remove the shifter holder in the back or "platform" if you will. There are 4 bolts that hold this on. Then take the S3 "platform" off. You should be able to take this off with a 10 or 12mm. The s5 is a little more difficult. You actually have to chop the housing off because the mechanism is held on by a pin. Then you shorten the shifter rod about 31mm my using a hack saw. Re-drill and use the linkage from the S3. There is also a housing that surrounds the shifter rod. You will need to cut this in half and re-weld it. Make sure you take precise measurements since it is a pressed fit.
Put everything back together and you are good to go.
One little tip that I will give you is not to rotate or move the shifter rod once you have the "platform" for the shifter removed in the back.
Good luck,
Z
Essentially you will remove the shifter holder in the back or "platform" if you will. There are 4 bolts that hold this on. Then take the S3 "platform" off. You should be able to take this off with a 10 or 12mm. The s5 is a little more difficult. You actually have to chop the housing off because the mechanism is held on by a pin. Then you shorten the shifter rod about 31mm my using a hack saw. Re-drill and use the linkage from the S3. There is also a housing that surrounds the shifter rod. You will need to cut this in half and re-weld it. Make sure you take precise measurements since it is a pressed fit.
Put everything back together and you are good to go.
One little tip that I will give you is not to rotate or move the shifter rod once you have the "platform" for the shifter removed in the back.
Good luck,
Z
06-28-06, 10:48 PM
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Hey cool, thanks for that info 
Next problem is I don't have any FB shifter components anywhere. Might have to fabricate something up from scratch...
Would still be very interested in pictures if anyone has them..
Next problem is I don't have any FB shifter components anywhere. Might have to fabricate something up from scratch...Would still be very interested in pictures if anyone has them..
06-30-06, 02:12 PM
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Fabrication of that unit would be really tough. But IIRC you can take a 12a assembly as well. I am pretty sure that it has to be a 1st gen assembly because the second gens had the pin. What happened to your stock tranny?
I will try and get you some pictures. I don't know if I still have the ones that I took. Give me a few days. I am going out of town this weekend.
Z
I will try and get you some pictures. I don't know if I still have the ones that I took. Give me a few days. I am going out of town this weekend.
Z
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