>Andrew & Others, > >Way, way, way, way, way too much work. I've been there. > >I just installed a G50 in my '87 GL with a 3.2 Porsche Carrera >motor. The sifter throw is a bit long, bu the shifter can be >shortened a bit and still remain within reach. There is a shift rod >support that we fabricated (from titanium!) that prevents excessive >play in the shift rod. I can't remember ... you used the Porsche shifter? >If you take the time to do it right, you will be rewarded. The >shifter throws feel fantastic. If it has a good shift, then there's really no need to go electric. >No hunting for gears. There is a distinct gate for reverse. Yes, it >was some work, but why make things more complicated than necessary? >Cables (proven unreliable in aftermarket Porsche applications)? Cables work well in Toyotas. >Solenoids (remember Shift-O-Matics? Those went over real well. You mean Alfas? But they're ITALIAN. Of COURSE they don't work! >Stay with the tried and true. > >P.S. I've got pictures that I can send to you sometime if you like. I'd be interested in the pics, please! -- Regards Andrew |
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