What shifter to use with 6L80 trans conversion?

Ross Racing · May 23, 2010

I am doing a LS3/6L80 conversion into a 67 camaro and the factory auto shifter from a 2010 is way too tall and would require a custom console to look decent. Due to its design and size it can not really be modified. I am looking for an aftermarket auto 6 speed shifter for the 6L80 that is shorter and less bulky.

I know the 09 CTSV has the same trans, but I don't know if the shifter is any smaller. Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas?

Worst case I will have to modify the tunnel to relocate & drop the shifter . The tunnel had to be raised nearly 2" in order to get the trans mounted properly.

I know some people like Prodigy Customs have done the conversion before. What shifter did you use.

Did you need a custom console?

Thanks

Dave

john68 · May 23, 2010

Cut the shifter and shorten it??

Ross Racing · May 23, 2010

Due to the mechanics and design of the shifter it doesn't appear to be customizable.

As I previously said.

NOR_CAL_67rs · May 24, 2010

Did you look at any short throw shifters? Would one lower it enough? there are a few out there...

68problemchild · May 24, 2010

Various options:

http://www.shiftworks.com/kits.htm

John at speartech has a new custom 6L80 Dual gate tap shifter. click on LS-58X and scroll down.

http://www.speartech.com/

F1 type for steering wheel. I think its called a "shrifter". This thing rocks.

http://twistmachine.com/shopping/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=6

TLE67396L78 · May 27, 2010

I think you could use a 67 camaro powerglide shifter....The 6L80E has 5 positions just like a powerglide. You need P R N D S (S= sport mode, which is you shifting up and down ...with say a paddle shifter option mounted to your steering wheel) You could use a stock console in this option. Im wanting to do one of these swaps as well. Going to follow your thread here, or do you have a build thread some where?

The speartech shifter looks cool also....!!

Ross Racing · May 27, 2010

The Speartech is also large(09 CTSV) and would require a custom console. I am going with a bump shifter(tap) from a non sponsorng vendor. I should then be able to use my OER console. Not sure yet how much if any modification will be required. I think I want to stay away from paddles, but haven't made up my mind.

Hybrid 69 · Nov 12, 2014

i know this thread is ancient but Ross Racing, can you give a little more info about what shifter you went with?

What shifter to use with 6L80 trans conversion?

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