ok halfj99 had a short throw in his 2.2l balt and i was wondering what should i look for if im going to get a short throw like do i look under cav because i cant find a short throw that will work for the 2.2l... any help?

 

you look here under Cobalt

 

cant you just cut 1" off your stock shifter and put the knob back on and that would be the same as a short shifter?


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Uhh.. no. a short throw shifter doesnt just shorten the length of the stick, it literally shortens the throw from gear to gear as well. There is a difference.

 

TWM is the only company that makes a shifter for the 2.2s. Other members seem to like their product, I'd suggest starting with them.

 

shortening the stick is just for looks. technicly it actualy makes it harder because your reducing leverage. A short shifter reduces throw at the linkage joint at the shifter. sometimes its one little peice, i think in the cobalt its kinda involved, not sure. but yea. TWM SHIFTER FTW!!!

 

I have a TWM and highly suggust one. It cuts the throws in half atleast. Also get the upgraded 454 g. knob. The heavier the knob the easier it is to shift since it will help with leverage since the shifter is shorter.

ryan

 

I'm going to have to get the TWM shifter, i'm putting it off because the install looks like a paint in the ass, and it's freaking -20 - -25 here.

 

its part # 45156
2001 cavalier/sunfire
2001 vauxhall astra

 

you dont have heat in your car? just sit in your car and do it. thats what i did. it takes about 30 mins total. only part that is gonna suck for u is walking from ur car to ur garge to cut a lil peice of plastic out.

 

Who makes this shifter? Does it work in a 2.2l cobalt? Any modifications needed? Thanks!

Stu

 

If you had read the whole thread, you would have seen quite a few people talking about the TWM shifter.

 

its B&M, no. theirs no mods needed that you woulnt have to do with any other shifter

 

That's confusing, the majority of the thread is talking about TWM. LOL

 

well the OP asked about mine, so whats what i talking about, not the overpriced twm

infact if i was paying full price (which i didint i payed $50) i would have got the firdenza short throw found at turbotech for cavi's.

 

hmmm

 

I'm lazy lol

Plus its literally -28 to -35 EVERYDAY

I hate winter...