What Type of Shifter Do You Use?

[jmccrack]

I have got the engine and tranny mounted and set 383 SBC and a 700R4. I have started fitting the tranny tunnel. On my other builds I have used a Lokar shifter and have not had any problems. But it seems a little tight for the shifter rod to fit between the tranny and the tunnel wall. What type of shift system have you guys used on a 700r4? And have you had any clearance problems. Has anyone used a cable shifter?

[edwardb]

I'm using a Lokar ES4L60EFMP Sport Shifter in my truck build with an LS3 and 4L65E trans. Very similar footprint to your 700R4. It uses a cable and I was able to route it successfully from the shifter down around to the trans. Fits inside the fiberglass tunnel OK.

[andyw]

What did you end up going with and are you happy with it? We have the 383 and 700r4 and are trying to decide

[RuffShod]

Same set up as you. I have a B&M Pro Gate. Uninstalled at this point but you can install it anywhere in the cab.

[McGuyver]

I have a similar 4L70e and went with a lokar tail mount shifter, in hindsight I think their case mounted shifter would fit a little better as the rod linkage is a little tighter to the transmission. You probably want an 8 to 12 inch shift lever that angles back if you go that route.