dcd58

I went to toys 4 tots this weekend and saw the shifters on the new Z06.
Will they fit in a 2001 Z? The years I'm asking about are 2007/08
thanks

mneblett

The C6Z06 shifter into a C5 is a popular mod -- lots of threads with instructions to be found in a search. I have one in my '04. You'll need a new leather boot or to modify your old boot. Details in the threads.

JJ 86

I've got a 08 shifter in my 98. Definately a worth while mod to do.

dcd58

Thanks
Now my next question is can anyone direct me as to where I can buy a 07/08 shifter without going through the stealership

hotwheels57

Go to the main menu page, look in the column to the left, scroll down to the site for GMPARTSHOUSE...call or send a message to Gene.

BCAM

Get one from Gene. While the group buy is over, the delivery and quality of product were A++

lhttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1845275

I've already installed mine. If you are patient the modification of the stock shift book is cake. It also will save you $40.00.

shift boot modification:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1817090
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dcd58

Fantastic! Another reason(s) why this forum is so good

LT1driver

is it more precise, just shorter in height and throw, better loooking, why is it better and worth the change...thanks.

hotwheels57

The C6/Z06 shifter has a rearward bend and a nicer ergonomic **** which makes the shifter feel more precise. Some describe it having a shorter throw. That could be because the lever might be slightly shorter than C5/Z06 shifters.
There are no 9/16-18" threads on the C6/Z06 shifters...the **** attaches with a single fastener that attaches at the side of the lever.
The '97 to '07 oem C5/Z06 and C6/Z06 shifters are all basically the same stamped steel with rubber isolated lever and rubber "bearing" that encapsulates the lever. The difference is the bent lever (with threads or without threads) and improved leather ****.
Reportedly, the C6/Z06 '08 shifter was somehow improved for better feel...but, I've never read anywhere what GM did to improve it.
Everyone that has changed out to the C6/Z06 shifter and **** swears by their better feel and improved looks.

Gene Culley

Thanks for the plug guys.

It's fairly easy to find on the site.

Go to the front page at www.gmpartshouse.com.

Click where it says click here to enter part number search.

On the next page starting in box #1 type on part number 08z06shifter. Be sure to use Chevrolet make.

Click on get parts.

dcd58

Thanks....got it!
Don

Gene Culley

Thank you for your business.

pdd000

i went from a stock shifter,to a ripper to a stock 07 z06 shifter. the z06 shifter feels like rubber maid compare to the ripper, but the ripper is hard to work. i cant win. i might go back to the ripper and try the tanny mod. it might be the best of all 3.