Short shifter of a Mk3

TrDSpEeD717 · 02-08-2006, 06:51 AM

Hey everyone i been looking for a short shift for my supra.I been asking around and everyone tells me all i can do is cut the shifter shorter but the gears will be the same.Does anyone kno where i can get one???

ilovecars · 02-08-2006, 09:36 PM

im not sure if this is exactly what u are looking for but give this link a go

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...part/Version_2

j3pz · 02-08-2006, 11:04 PM

here you go. you can make yourself a shorter shifter with the one already in the car and a aftermarket shift nob that uses screws
http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=30

TrDSpEeD717 · 02-14-2006, 03:47 AM

Thanks i found one there is a guy on ebay selling them.Easy install just search for it.he makes them all the time

ianstaley · 08-11-2010, 10:09 AM

Oh and I found this too whith pictues ian http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showthread.php?t=25670

Green7mgte · 08-11-2010, 09:30 PM

+1 ian.. nice find.

cre · 08-12-2010, 04:39 AM

It's known as the "SOGI mod". If you want short and don't mind sacrificing leverage, have at it. Generally it makes for a notchier shifting experience. If you've ever driven with a real short throw shifter you will not be impressed. I'm not fond of the stock shifter's height, but this mod isn't where it's at, IMO.

Joefishizzle · 04-17-2012, 01:46 AM

im very interested in this mod....however i have some ???? if someone has done it or knows

1. on the 3 way to fit the gear knob, i like that he reused the original shifter and just cut it to make it shorter. however it just seams flimsy, i mean if you have to heat up the whole assembly and rip it apart with vise gribs, wouldnt you want to seal the two pieces back together with something? my thoughts would be that its gonna pull off one day driving. but idk. anyone?

2. If you choose to just use the lower part of the shifting assembly, i know ill need to tap it. however is the new base thick enough to tap it back to a stock shift knob thread pitch? he used a 10 x 1.50... i believe the stock is a 12 x 1.50?

If anyone has any more info that would be awesome. i just got my bushings today from driftmotion here in town and would love to do this. thanks

cre · 04-23-2012, 02:43 AM

Some people have pulled the two pieces apart, cut both down and then reassembled with glue or RTV. Depending on how deep the shaft is still penetrating into the top portion this can still provide and extremely strong bond. If you've shortened it significantly I'd grind/melt/dissolve the original rubber, texture the inner rod and fill it like they did stock with a HIGH SHORE, two part urethane. I would use something with a little give though, not too rigid.

No, the inner rod is too thin do thread for a stock shifter. Either use a universal, thread for a different shifter, weld on a bolt end with the desired thread or reassemble like a stock assembly.

02-08-2006, 06:51 AM	#1
TrDSpEeD717 Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Da Bay Area FrisCo Posts: 12	Short shifter of a Mk3 Hey everyone i been looking for a short shift for my supra.I been asking around and everyone tells me all i can do is cut the shifter shorter but the gears will be the same.Does anyone kno where i can get one???

02-08-2006, 11:04 PM	#3
j3pz 500whp yet? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mechanicsville, MD, US of A, 20659 Posts: 1,060	here you go. you can make yourself a shorter shifter with the one already in the car and a aftermarket shift nob that uses screws http://www.supras.com/06/techcenter/display.php?QID=30 __________________ 88 N/A w/ 5spd - stock - not running, bhg 87 turbo/targa w/ 5spd- fidanza light weight flywheel, new oem slave cylinder, apexi air filter, no ac and no heat

08-11-2010, 10:09 AM	#5
ianstaley Stock Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pontefrac Posts: 24	Short shifter Oh and I found this too whith pictues ian http://www.mkiiisupra.net/bbs/showthread.php?t=25670 __________________ Bored old git that loves his toyota's I have two one a Supra MK3 with a targa top the other is a brit Camry V6.

08-11-2010, 09:30 PM	#6
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	+1 ian.. nice find. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

08-12-2010, 04:39 AM	#7
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	It's known as the "SOGI mod". If you want short and don't mind sacrificing leverage, have at it. Generally it makes for a notchier shifting experience. If you've ever driven with a real short throw shifter you will not be impressed. I'm not fond of the stock shifter's height, but this mod isn't where it's at, IMO. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-08-2006, 09:36 PM	#2
ilovecars Stock Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5	im not sure if this is exactly what u are looking for but give this link a go http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...part/Version_2

02-14-2006, 03:47 AM	#4
TrDSpEeD717 Stock Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Da Bay Area FrisCo Posts: 12	Thanks i found one there is a guy on ebay selling them.Easy install just search for it.he makes them all the time

04-17-2012, 01:46 AM	#8
Joefishizzle 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: California Posts: 105	im very interested in this mod....however i have some ???? if someone has done it or knows 1. on the 3 way to fit the gear knob, i like that he reused the original shifter and just cut it to make it shorter. however it just seams flimsy, i mean if you have to heat up the whole assembly and rip it apart with vise gribs, wouldnt you want to seal the two pieces back together with something? my thoughts would be that its gonna pull off one day driving. but idk. anyone? 2. If you choose to just use the lower part of the shifting assembly, i know ill need to tap it. however is the new base thick enough to tap it back to a stock shift knob thread pitch? he used a 10 x 1.50... i believe the stock is a 12 x 1.50? If anyone has any more info that would be awesome. i just got my bushings today from driftmotion here in town and would love to do this. thanks

04-23-2012, 02:43 AM	#9
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Some people have pulled the two pieces apart, cut both down and then reassembled with glue or RTV. Depending on how deep the shaft is still penetrating into the top portion this can still provide and extremely strong bond. If you've shortened it significantly I'd grind/melt/dissolve the original rubber, texture the inner rod and fill it like they did stock with a HIGH SHORE, two part urethane. I would use something with a little give though, not too rigid. No, the inner rod is too thin do thread for a stock shifter. Either use a universal, thread for a different shifter, weld on a bolt end with the desired thread or reassemble like a stock assembly. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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