I haven't bought a shifter for my TCI C4 trans yet and i was wondering what shifters you guys like? I really don't want to spend to much cash either. I was looking @ the B&M Z-gate but i don't know anything about the shifters. Is one better then the other?
i have seen people weld little pieces on the factory shifter detent to lock out neutral and reverse, seems to work pretty good. i've been seriously cconsidering doing it myself too. sorry no pics
I know the 86 Tempo had a shifter which had a factory lock out for neutral but will it fit or not is another question. I also had a Z gate, It was a really simple design and can take a lot of abuse. I reckon you could get one used for cheap.
Some people like the cheetah. It is a little harder to mount and takes a bit more work to make it look good with the interior. I like the pro ratchet. You can't miss a shift.
I have the Lokar shifter for my C4.... honestly if i had it to do over again I would have went back to stock. the lokar is horrible for feel, I have a shift kit in the trans to shift it manually if i want but sometimes I feel like i could go right from drive into reverse if im not careful. it does look cool it looks like a manual shifter with the leather boot i have in it and i had to use the manual shift plate on the console.View attachment 319846
The pro ratchet also has a T handle instead of the ball. I drive it on the street and race it. Never miss a shift and the unit is NHRA legal for the strip. Nothing worse than going by second into 3...........and lets not talk about into neutral!!!!
Not to send this post in a different direction but I'm planning on putting a built C4 that is advertised as having firm shifts to handle a crate 347 stroker. What is the advantage of putting a shifter into the car. BTW I like the looks of the megashifter.