Ebay T56 shifter review and teardown (pics!)

[SS-REX]

I have used both Transmax Z and Nulon Synthetic Dex 3 and had good results with both.

I used Nulon G70 additive as well last time and found it helped smooth out shifts when everything was cold.

That's what i need for cold shifts in the morning while traveling to work. Was that added to the Nulon Syn dex3 or ?. Thanks

 

[galahs]

With the Nulon Synthetic.

But I was told about from a mate who uses it with Transmax Z.

I only switched to Nulon Synthetic as I decided to start supporting Aussie made products where I can.

 

[galahs]

After twoing and throwing, I decided I have the cash, it's an Aussie company and its proven so I went with the Rip Shift for my baby.

Hard to justify the price but I think in the end it would have always played on my mind if I didn't go this way.

 

[galahs]

Loving the precision of the new shifter, really precise and solid.

I fitted the small black round rubber boot from the stock shifter over the rip shifter body and held it in place with a 100mm hose clamp to keep out the water, dirt and rocks.

Highly recommend people replace the stock Holden shifter with all its linkages and slop with a direct acting shifter!

One of the best mods I've ever done to a vehicle.

 

[galahs]

Here is a picture of how I fitted the small round rubber boot around the T56 Shifter. Notice the 100mm hose clamp for added assurance that the boot wont slip up and off.

 

[peeds13]

Put one of these ebay shifters in yesterday. $90 to the door!

Done the same thing and cheated with the install by drilling 2 holes in the trans tunnel so I didn't have to jack the car up.

Overall it feels a lot more solid and love the shorter shifts. Only thing I don't like is its a bit higher than the hsv shifter I already had in. But for the price and hour to put it in, I'm happy.