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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Anyone ever have a little hesitation in shifts between 3rd and 4th in a 2nd gen.?

Its not bad, it just feels like a gremlin holding the shifter for a second, then dropping into gear.

I had a Ranger that did that slighty from 1st to 2nd, and it ended up being the shifter itself.
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 04:04 AM
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i had that on my 1g when i used 75w90 in the trans
or when its cold. mine did it in all gears though
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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possible clutch problem, probably wouldn't hurt to change your trani fluid
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Already changed tranny fluid.
Took it apart today and the shifter itself is cracked, almost in 2.
Ordered a short throw to replace it.
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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what kind? while your at it... check out CIMotorsports . net for some stainless steel shift bearings. they will help a lot in making it stiffer.
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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what kind?
B&M
$175 shipped
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 05:06 PM
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B&M is quality stuff.
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: Joshewuhh
B&M
$175 shipped
Good choice[sm=smiley20.gif]
 
Old Jan 17, 2007 | 05:42 PM
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definatly a good choice, i'd still invest the extra 20-25 bucks for the stainless steel bushings though, it really makes a big difference.
 
Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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I had a B&M in my Celica and it was amazing.
Mysecond choice was a Hurst.
I worked on a 06 Stang GT with a hurst short throw and was like daaaaaaaaamn
 



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