hey guys I have an automatic and just wondering if getting a B&M shifter would really allow me to shift through the gears like a manual? I know it says it on the website, but how does this actually allow you to do this? I need enlightenment...

 

I am guessing your talking about the b&m shift plus?.. it shortens your shift time so you sift even faster and more accuratly... you will have harder shifts though.. but that doesnt hurt the car... So just to let you know.. i have it on my car and i love it

 

its not a shifter and no its nothing like a 5spd. just stiffens your shifts and if im not mistaken changes shift points. On the autotrans ones you change line pressure but im not sure about the b&m.

 

i'm actually talking about this http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...ubcat=1&pid=10

 

I dont think those are compatible with our cars....those are more for full drag muscle cars..you may be able to get it to work but it would be to much trouble in my IMO

 

yea that's what I was thinking...I originally planned on getting a manual but....I had only 1 day left to get the 0% financing and I wanted black....so I had to get the auto to get the color and options I wanted

also is the shift plus worth the money?

 

That wouldn't work at all. Just making it fit and hook up would be alot of work. All it is is a regular shifter made to look cool. It wouldn't be any different than using your stock shifter.

 

Correct! You would only be shifting the valve body valve the same way your original shifter does -- so you would still have L I D and the tranny will shift the same. Only if someone comes up with a valve body kit to allow you to control the shift points like cars of "yesteryear" will you be able to do what you want.

 

Well they do actually have performance autos that you can switch gears....my buddy has one in his 72 stingray. Meant for the track though not really ideal for street use

 

Its like 40 bucks.. and yes

 

if the b&m is anything like the autotrans interceptor i had on my cavy it is definitly worth it

 

I'm pretty sure you have to have a manual valve body for that

on a second note... our transmissions are electronically controlled we have shift solenoids to control the flow of tranny fluid.

 

i wasnt saying that our cars could have one of these but i was saying they do exist.

 

but i'm afraid of getting the shiftplus b/c it really can't be good for the tranny

 

Im telling you that the shift plus wont hurt your tranny.. it can handle up to 230 wtq im sure our tranny will be fine.. i have it on my car its great

 

Want the kicker... not only is the Shiftplus worth every single penny, and makes a huge difference. But it is actually BETTER for your transmission. Quicker shifts mean less friction, less friction equals less heat, less heat is for your transmission. I understand your hesitation but it is a great purchase and will not hurt your transmission

Correct. Our transmissions are rated to handle much more torque than you will be able to pump into it

 

alright well I guess I'll be looking into getting a shiftplus...where can I get one the cheapest? and don't say ebay lol

 

get it through Cobaltperformanceparts.com

 

k thanks