From ltz to LTZ

[ReeseLightning]

QuickLIFT install took place today, one of the quicker installs I might add. The hydraulics are pretty convient and will make working around the engine more managable. I'll post a picture, imgur was not loading pics, idk if this is from iOS 8 update or if they're having issues with the site. Can not wait for the Anaconda and new clutch too. Also I'd be happy to see any input about how to access the transmission in order to upgrade the clutch.

 

[Eric Smit]

Those are some accurately described snow tires.

 

[ReeseLightning]

Ya idk if I'll even be able to have fun around corners with those tires, there's enough tread on there to grip mud under some snow in a slushy field of cow flops

 

[ReeseLightning]

Thanks to Eric I'm using tapatalk to get back on track. QuickLIFT install was straight forward and the result is an effortlessly quick lift hood.

MPFab's Anaconda arrived along with SPEC's clutch / flywheel.

 

[Eric Smit]

time to get busy!

 

[Hulty]

Yeah, I still kick myself every day for not installing the lifts BEFORE tackling the manifold. Well done, they look great!!

 

[ReeseLightning]

Thanks to a SlöMotion buddy I'm gonna be riding on these beauties after the thaw

 

[Hulty]

Hulty likey.....Hulty likey....a......lot.

 

[ReeseLightning]

Thanks Hulty, me too, can't wait till I get to see what the difference in driving feels like from stock optimos to max performance summer tires

 

[ReeseLightning]

TWM Weighted Type R Shifter Knob - Gunmetal finish


TWM -- Shifter Knobs

Shifter Adapter -- SPEEDDAWG

 

[Hulty]

TWM Weighted Type R Shifter Knob - Gunmetal finish


TWM -- Shifter Knobs

Shifter Adapter -- SPEEDDAWG

Brother, tell me more about this will you, I can't tell from the pic how/where the reverse lock fits in? I'd love to swap out my shift knob but all the improvising surrounding reverse leaves me moving onto other things.

 

[ReeseLightning]

Absolutely, I'll do a step by step install, pics and descriptions. There haven't been many aftermarket shift knob install walkthroughs posted and it's one mod I believe many forum members would pursue if they knew the difficulty.

 

[Hulty]

I believe many forum members would pursue if they knew the difficulty.

Agreed, thanks brother.

 

[ReeseLightning]

The stock shifter knob is removed easily with some right and left torque.

After removing the debris I ordered a shifter adapter that allows for threaded knobs to be put on our non-threaded shifter shaft.

After attaching the 10x1.5 thread from TWM that came with my Type R 6 speed patterned shift knob the adapter & male threads were placed onto the shifter shaft.

Then the knob was screwed in place

The entire assembly was then rotated until the pattern was centered.

The set screws were then tightened and my aftermarket shifter was complete and it is awesome, the added height makes shifting a breeze and the weight gives that effortless feel into gears.

For those of you that may want a stock height shifter I'd suggest going to a machine shop and inquiring about a tap and dyed cylinder that would be 10x1.5 on the outside to accept a threaded shifter. The internal diameter would have be comprable to the shifter shaft maybe even slightly larger. The adapter kit comes with neoprene sleeves that are inserted into the base of the adapter to ensure a snug fit and this concept could be applied to a machined tap and dyed that has a slightly larger inner diameter in order to give a stock height shifter.

 

[ReeseLightning]

ANACONDA INSTALLED !!

Out of the box

MPFab's logo on the cat

Pic of the transmission mount and glimpse of the midpipe

Down pipe had some nippled screws that were hard to gain access to with the proper tools but with some innovation we managed to pop it off.

I had the pleasure of having a buddy who is also a mechanic help with the install. He had all the tools and know how to make this mod a smoothly sailed adventure.

 

[Beastlick]

It challenging to pull the reverse lockout?

 

[AdorableKaren]

The anaconda looks great Reese. Any sound clips?

 

[ReeseLightning]

The reverse lockout didn't come into play with this particular adapter, Karen I'll post some sound clips tomorrow, it sounds like a small diesel 18 wheeler, a high whistle then the spool sounds like a train off in the distant mountains.

 

[ReeseLightning]

Well after a having a few drinks and some ideas rattling around upstairs I decided to have another go at the new shifter.

Took off the adapter and 10x1.5 threads from the new one

Wrapped some electrical tape around the shaft

Took some muscle but got the threads to twist onto the tape and sit flush with the top of the shifter shaft

The new shifter came with a 10x1.5 threaded coin that sat about 2 nickels high, I threaded this into the shifter knob until I felt it was was about right height I wanted the knob to sit atop the shaft. If I hadn't inserted this piece then the knob would have threaded itself all the way to the base of the reverse lockout. This way I controlled how high off the shaft it sat and, in turn, how much play I had with the reverse lockout. Now looks much cleaner and up the the standards of LTZ instead of the ltz look.

ltz

LTZ

 

[Beastlick]

Love the LTZ version. I hate my shift knob. Chrome chipping, rubber coming loose. It just looks bad. Will definitely be looking to upgrade soon!