How To: Short Shifter 71C

  • vagabond
    vagabond
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    How To: Short Shifter 71C

    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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    For errors please PM me.

    -Vagabond
  • Guest's Avatar
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    #2
    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
    AE84 sk1Lz31
    Senior Member
    • 204

    #3
    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
    vagabond
    Senior Member
    • 3455

    #4
    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
    SATAN
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    • 6782

    #5
    :lock
    85 Z31 6.0 LSX turbo 766whp/792wtq
    04 GTO, LS6, big cam, porting, N20… underway for summertime daily driver.