how to make a "short" short shifter

[EvillE423]

This picture is on a Mustang, I couldn't find a picture of one on a 240 even though I've seen them before.



How do you make them so short like this? I think it looks sick on a 240, do you guys have any pics of them too?

[thoughtless]

"make" ?

it would be way less of a hassle to buy. one of those times you go to googleSEARCH and lookup "240sx short throw shifter" and a whole sh__ton of websites should pop up. pick top of the line: b&m to ebay knockoffs.

to "make" one:-take the center console trim off-remove the shift knob-remove the shift boot-lift the 240sx -lower the transmission-extract the shift "rod"

equip yourself with a lightsaber-cut the "rod" to your liking.

find a cool, round, metal object-weld to rod

reassemble and BAM!! "made"

[themadscientist]

Cut it short with a hacksaw and rethread the end with a die. It's not rocket science.

[94_240sx]

That's what I did to mine and I love it. I think putting spacers between transmission cross member and chassis would work too. I ended up cutting more than what's in the picture. I did this after I drove a Miata NA with a short shifter.

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[themadscientist]

Why go through all that when you can cut the shaft off and rethread the end?

[94_240sx]

Why go through all that when you can cut the shaft off and rethread the end?

I didn't know how to make right thread after cut the threaded end. Obviously, you will have thicker end after you cut threaded portion. It was easier for me to just cut the middle and weld. Actually, I cut and weld two times because I didn't cut short enough first time and it was easy.

[themadscientist]

Well, the main problem, depending on the thickness at the shaft and at the threaded end, will be getting the diameter the same. Some shifters taper as in the pics, but some are not. If it's that steeply tapered you would need to take it to a machine shop to have it turned dow. As for the threading a good ole die will cut the threads for you. Like this.

[driftneil]

Well, the main problem, depending on the thickness at the shaft and at the threaded end, will be getting the diameter the same. Some shifters taper as in the pics, but some are not. If it's that steeply tapered you would need to take it to a machine shop to have it turned dow. As for the threading a good ole die will cut the threads for you. Like this.

Every shifter I have ever seen is tapered. Cutting in the middle is the easiest way...Its def not easier to take it to a machine shop and have it turned down. esp. if you have a welder.

[themadscientist]

Most people are more likely to have a local machine shop than a welder in the garage. Either way gets the job one. Just don't quit halfway like the guy that owned my friends Pulsar before him.

He was driving and went for second and the shifter snapped in half and gouged his hand. When we pulled the boot off we saw that someone had started to cut the shifter with a hacksaw and then changed their mind. Nice

[driftneil]

Most people are more likely to have a local machine shop than a welder in the garage. Either way gets the job one. Just don't quit halfway like the guy that owned my friends Pulsar before him.

He was driving and went for second and the shifter snapped in half and gouged his hand. When we pulled the boot off we saw that someone had started to cut the shifter with a hacksaw and then changed their mind. Nice

Yeah...I was thinking about a s***ty weld job, and the same thing happening...that had to be a fun time

[94_240sx]

I hit it hard with a rubber mullet several times to make sure the weld is strong and it was...

[rico05]

I don't get the "short" shifter thing. I get the desire for shorter throws, but I actually added a 3" extension to get the shift knob closer to the wheel, ala rally type. But to each their own.

[justclay]

Get a B&M Short Shifter. Don't fabricate your own. It's an easy upgrade you can do yourself.

[tramp_drift240]

Get a B&M Short Shifter. Don't fabricate your own. It's an easy upgrade you can do yourself.

this isnt about making a short throw shifter.

its about making a SHORT short throw shifter. read the title.

ive got a b&m and ive still contemplated cutting a portion out of it so its not so tall.

[EvillE423]

this isnt about making a short throw shifter.

its about making a SHORT short throw shifter. read the title.

ive got a b&m and ive still contemplated cutting a portion out of it so its not so tall.

Yeah, this is exactly what I meant. I've already got a regular short throw, I just wanted it really short. It's almost like stock height. I've heard you could just cut them down, but with it tapered and I was sure if it was possible. Thanks!

[94_240sx]

Get a B&M Short Shifter. Don't fabricate your own. It's an easy upgrade you can do yourself.

That was B&M short shifter that I cut. B&M was still a little too long for me.

[98s14inaz]

There was a write up some where (FA maybe) where you take a stock shifter, grind part of it, push the ball down or up (I forget), tack weld it, and reinstall. I've seen it done and it is a pretty slick mod. It's been a while though.

[OM3GA]

That's what I did to mine and I love it. I think putting spacers between transmission cross member and chassis would work too. I ended up cutting more than what's in the picture. I did this after I drove a Miata NA with a short shifter.

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You cant be serious

[justin s]

I don't get the "short" shifter thing. I get the desire for shorter throws, but I actually added a 3" extension to get the shift knob closer to the wheel, ala rally type. But to each their own.

sorry to get off topic again, but i cant find this anywhere.. where did you get the extension? i dont wanna cut and weld mine, id rather thread it all... but if push comes to shuv i got tig skills

[pj]

enjuku has one

[OM3GA]

I think putting spacers between transmission cross member and chassis would work too.

This has to be the worst idea i have heard.

Edit: Oh, apparently i already said this.

[Hijacker]

Way to be on top of things, Omega.

[That1Guy]

I can get my hands on a die set but what size do i cut it to?

[J14cm7]

Umm i think you guys are missing the point of a short throw shifter. Short throw shifters are not shorter length wise they are so your shifts are shorter. if you take your stock shifter and cut it now you just have a really short long throw shifter. It would probably be near impossible to shift.

Just get a B&M and you will be shocked at the difference.

BTW i agree with david this thread is full of bad advice.

[driftneil]

I can get my hands on a die set but what size do i cut it to?

Um, if you get the die set. Thread it on your original threads, and BOOM, you have your thread pitch.

[krash]

Umm i think you guys are missing the point of a short throw shifter. Short throw shifters are not shorter length wise they are so your shifts are shorter. if you take your stock shifter and cut it now you just have a really short long throw shifter. It would probably be near impossible to shift.

Just get a B&M and you will be shocked at the difference.

BTW i agree with david this thread is full of bad advice.

Read the thread, young grasshopper. We know this. He HAS a short throw. He wants the actual shifter to be shorter.

FYI, 94_240sx has been running that welded shifter for a LONG time. He's not dead yet.

[justin s]

sorry for breaking off topic again

Umm i think you guys are missing the point of a short throw shifter. Short throw shifters are not shorter length wise they are so your shifts are shorter. if you take your stock shifter and cut it now you just have a really short long throw shifter. It would probably be near impossible to shift.

Just get a B&M and you will be shocked at the difference.

BTW i agree with david this thread is full of bad advice.

weeeeeeeeeell not really.. i use to have a 01ss maro and i cut the shifter real low like in the pic above and it helped.. those things come with huge fukn mac truck shifter that arent short throw... after cut,it was easer to get in gear .. but it was way the f*** down there on the floor hahaha and that was a pain

but yes you are right... cause in my 240 i have a b&m short throw .. so i know how it is..

so if your on a budget cut it.. if you got the cash buy the real damn thing.." its worth it"

[justin s]

enjuku has one

need one for the rb20 trans

[pj]

you just wanted an extension right? they have a threaded rod, male/female...it threads onto your existing shifter end to extend, should work with all nissan threads.
unless i just misunderstood what you wanted.

[driftneil]

you just wanted an extension right? they have a threaded rod, male/female...it threads onto your existing shifter end to extend, should work with all nissan threads.
unless i just misunderstood what you wanted.

Yup, you misunderstood.....