Help me find a rachet shifter that'll work with the 5r!

sonic_superduty · Oct 15, 2013

So had a huge change in plans with the truck, but lets just say I have an option to go full manual on a 5r and would like to run something like a B&M a Hurst etc.. haven't checked out a cheetah yet either.. but just thinking off the top of my head here could I persay run a 4-spd auto shifter and put od on a button?? Still not sure just wanted to see if I could pick some brains

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Sully · Oct 15, 2013

There isn't one that's really made for the 5r.You have to find one with the right number of gates and make your own brackets at the transmission.I use a pro stick but haven't put the 4 speed gate in so I can't pull into manual low.od isn't simply a switch but the converter can be on one.how are planning to go full manual?.I haven't researched this much but you still need pcm control or a pcs to do what you want.with no pcm input you can only get direct and reverse to engage manually and shift strategy is far too complicated and precise to do without some sort of electronics to perform the shifts.if certain timing is off by a even a few milliseconds it will lock up and break.

imelmo · Oct 15, 2013

I had one from TCI for my 4R but I can't remember what model it was.

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Sully · Oct 15, 2013

4r one would probably work but has only 3 forward gates prnd21 and the 5r needs 4 prnd321.and you'd be in the same boat with making brackets.the tci 5r55 shifter for a mustang would work, has the right number of gates and may *may* even be able to use the stock cable.it's awfully short for a truck is the only downfall.http://www.stangtv.com/tech-stories/drivetrain/tci-streetfighter-ratchet-shifter-for-the-5r55s/

Josh@DirtyDiesels · Oct 16, 2013

I know someone who has one of these in a puller with a 4r. http://shop.kilduffmachine.com/TwisterShifter-11.htm

Maybe could make it work for a 5r or maybe they can custom make one for it. This shifter definitely fits/works well in the truck though. Sub'd for more info on full manual 5r though!