mushy transmission syndrome

[Fedaykin]

what causes some tranny's to be really mushy compared to others that feel like they are in precise slots?

example... I drove a new V6 Jag the other day and there was so much play in it compared to say, my miata. The miata is just click click short shifting with very little side to side play and doesnt really move around that much... is it just because the shifter is short or is there more to it internally? I need a T5 for my new 3.4 engien, but I want it to be as precise as my miata tranny feels.

['94firebirdv6]

shifter.....are stockers are crap. very rubbery feel to them

[Fedaykin]

oh so a short shifter, with the whole shifting base and all that jazz, etc? I understand now. Thanks.

[Vracer111]

Originally posted by Fedaykin:
oh so a short shifter, with the whole shifting base and all that jazz, etc? I understand now. Thanks.

The Hurst Billet Plus shifting assembly for the T-5 transmission transforms shifting from stock vague and rubbery to precise and tightly clicking in place - even with the long handle. It's a little stiffer than rowing through a miatas gearbox but just as nice in gear selection feel. [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img] There's no way I could live with the stock T-5 shifter...absolute garbage resulting in a few missed shifts on track. Only thing about the Hurst Billet Plus is that it's one of the most expensive shifters out there for the V6 camaro....but it's the best money I've spent on the Camaro so far!

As far as shifter design goes; cable selection (Like in Toyota Camrys and Honda Preludes), torque rod/arm selection (Like in an Acura Integra), and direct link selection (Trucks, camaro, etc) seem to be the three major type. IMO cable shifting selection has the worse feel of any - very vague and rubbery feeling. And the worn stock shifter in my camaro felt very much like a cable shifting system...bleh!

[ July 14, 2005, 02:41 AM: Message edited by: Vracer111 ]

[xX315Xx]

I looooooooove my pro 5.0 short throw shifter. It has adjustable shift stops and you can put a smaller handle on it if you felt the need. Greatly reduced throws, and smooth gear transition.

[Fedaykin]

yeah, i'll definately get a short shifter, there is NO WAY I want some 9" long beast sticking out of my consol.

[Wozzeck]

I've got the B&M Ripper, which has a really nice precise feel. A huge improvement over stock. I found that I heard alot more transmission noise after I installed it, I think that the rubber in the stock shifter is meant to dampen some of that.

[Perry]

Originally posted by Wozzeck:
I've got the B&M Ripper, which has a really nice precise feel. A huge improvement over stock. I found that I heard alot more transmission noise after I installed it, I think that the rubber in the stock shifter is meant to dampen some of that.

You are correct! I have the Ripper also, I think it is a great shifter...I have driven a Kia Spectra and a Turbo Bug, and those have similar shifters, they move a lot when they are in gear, yet they aren't coming out of gear unleass you push in the clutch.