If the stock shifter had been in the car still, I would have used it along with a Shiftworks conversion, but it was gone and the guys who put in the TCI trans recessed the Quicksilver into a steel box a few inches below the floor. Fortunately, it wasn't deep enough to cause interference with the transmission case! I thought that this console Megashifter would be the best fit, considering (supposedly made for a TH700R4 or a TH2004R). In spite of B&Ms insistance other wise, there is no way to bolt up the shifter cable bracket to the transmission pan and be able to adjust it (the threaded part isn't long enough to work with their bracket) on a Th2004R. No big deal...I cut apart the bracket, rewelded it, and made it work. A little more work was required on the modified console plate already in the car, adding the plate that came with the shifter. Ideally, I would have preferred to have a new, one piece plate cut on a waterjet, and this may still be done at a later time. I think it looks pretty good as is, though. I fastened it down with black allen head screws, similar to the stock fake screws. Reed used to get horrible mileage (around 7-8 mpg), and also had some mild overheating issues, but he just drove the car to Louisville, Kentucy from Atlanta, GA and back this week, and reported mileage just over 20mpg (with the stock Holley that came on the GM crate motor!!). Drivability is MUCH improved, too, and with the shift kit installed by Neal and a more appropriate convertor, it feels stronger than before (lower 1st gear). Needless to say, he is VERY pleased!
Later this week, we are putting in a set of VB&P 550 springs, Bilsteins, and a "TwinTurbo" spreader bar. More to come!
