Short Shifters don’t kill synchros
. Fast shifts do. You can have a SS to improve the FEEL of the shift and still shift at a moderate speed and get full life out of your synchros. Conversely, you can have a stock shifter and rip off lightning shifts and kill synchros in no time.
Do short shifters really make a difference?
One expert estimated that in his experience short throw shifters
could reduce the distance between throws by up to 70%
. Obviously, that’s a significant difference and will vary considerably based on your car’s stock shifter as well as your choice of replacement. Shorter throws improve both performance and safety.
Are short shifters universal?
A: Short shifters
are vehicle specific and are not universal
. They are not available for any automatic transmission vehicles.
Are short shifters worth it?
Upgrading to a short throw shifter
improves every gear shift
. Few things will impact your driving experience as much as finding the shifter that’s right for you. You change gears many times every time you drive your car, and making each throw a little better is a worthwhile endeavor.
Do short shifters work?
A true short shifter
decreases throw by reducing the angle that the shifter shaft travels through during its stroke between gears
. By reducing the angle that the shaft travels through between gears, the distance that your hand needs to move between gears is also reduced.
What is double clutching and Granny shifting?
Granny shifting is shifting at very low rpm, driving slowly, like a stereotypical granny would. Double clutching is
a technique used for rev-matching in downshifts
. It is useful for older cars, with not very good synchros.
Will short throw shifter void warranty?
Unless you bent a fork or something… but they can’t deny you for warranty without having a resonable cause… and pinning a short shifter on anything is next to impossible.
How long does it take to install a short shifter?
The SPT short shifter replaces the entire linkage, most aftermarket units replace the shifter piece only. It should take
a few hours at a minimum
. I would definately question the dealer about the trunk tray install though. That should only take five minutes tops.
How do I know if I have a short shifter?
If you can shift without moving ur elbow
, then you have a short shifter. If you have to move your elbow, then you don’t.
Why do people use short shifters?
A short shifter, aka ‘short-throw shifter,’ though, helps cut that time down, CJ Pony Parts explains. As the name implies, a short shifter
has shorter throws than the stock one
. Your hand travels less, which speeds up shifts and makes it easier to keep your engine revs high for maximum power.
How do you use a short shifter?
A true short shifter
decreases throw by reducing the angle that the shifter shaft travels through during its stroke between gears
. By reducing the angle that the shaft travels through between gears, the distance that your hand needs to move between gears is also reduced.
What is a short shift kit?
A shift kit usually
shortens the throws of selecting a gear
(also known as a short throw shift or short shifter), therefore allowing a driver to reduce the shift time
Is double clutching easy?
Double clutching is
not a complicated process
. However, new truck drivers are often intimidated it because it can be difficult to shift smoothly.
Is double clutching safe?
While
double clutching is not necessary in a vehicle
that has a synchronized manual transmission, the technique can be advantageous for smoothly upshifting in order to accelerate and, when done correctly, it prevents wear on the synchronizers which normally equalize transmission input and output speeds to allow …
Is it OK to shift without using the clutch?
Shifting your car without using the
clutch isn’t necessarily bad for it if it’s done properly
. However, you shouldn’t expect smooth shifts like you get when actually using the clutch pedal. Therefore, if you try this in your car, then you might hear some grinding until you do it correctly.
