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How To: Short Shifter (71C) (By Vagabond)
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 01, 2010 12:43 pm 
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MSA type Short Shifter kit installed in 1987 Z31 NA. (Identical to S13 kit)

Additional information:
Refer to FSM for trim removal.
Basic tools.
Lubricant Required. (White lithium grease used)

Hardware Received:
As shown (NO directions)
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Current Hardware:
OEM shifter, MOMO boot, Technic knob (set screws)
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Procedure:

Remove Center console
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Remove base plate
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Remove rubber gasket
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Remove rubber boot
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Remove upper c-clip
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Remove shifter and molded plastic washer
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Compare for fun
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Remove lower c-clip
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Remove plastic retainer
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Insert lubed metal collar
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Re-insert plastic retainer
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Insert lower shifter
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Re-install molded plastic washer
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Install metal c-clips into grooves nuts down(adjust as required)
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Install top plate tighten firmly
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Reinstall rubber boot, rubber gasket, base plate and upper shifter.
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Notice I shortened my shifter. My knobs use set screws.
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Test shifting. Do to the change in the fulcrum the shifts should require slightly more force than stock but engage sooner.

Re-install trim.
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Admire.
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Comparison:
OEM
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MSA
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Thanks to TearingRaven for the hint.

----PLEASE DO NOT REPLY---

For impressions, questions or comments please REPLY TO>>> http://z31performance.com/forum/viewtop ... =3&t=11844

For errors please PM me.

-Vagabond

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Re: How To: Short Shifter (71C) (By Vegabond)
PostPosted: Fri Jan 08, 2010 9:31 am 
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I just signed up again to repost this.

PS you spelled my name wrong :lol:


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