Notices
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain Everything from engine management to the best clutch and flywheel.

What's a good shifter?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:24 PM
  #1  
RevMoto's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,041
Likes: 1
From: Boca Raton
What's a good shifter?

I am looking at all the shifters and was wondering if their really is a difference between any of them. I am looking at the B&M shifter but people say Authority makes a good one too but it is much cheaper. Anybody have feedback on these. I have searched but did not see any comparison.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 08:43 PM
  #2  
ries's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,572
Likes: 0
From: Yuma, AZ
Originally Posted by RevMoto
I am looking at all the shifters and was wondering if their really is a difference between any of them. I am looking at the B&M shifter but people say Authority makes a good one too but it is much cheaper. Anybody have feedback on these. I have searched but did not see any comparison.


I personally run the adjustable Perrin and have nothing but good things to say about it....I also know a few guys locally who run the B&M and have no complaints. Dont know much about the Authority though...but Im sure theres a few people on here who can give you some feedback on it
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:01 PM
  #3  
Steiner's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,179
Likes: 0
From: Livermore, CA
I'm thinking about the WORKS short-throw shifter for my RS. Had a chance to roll through the gears in a buddy's RS with that setup and it made the stock setup feel like a schoolbus in comparison.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:09 PM
  #4  
MitsuJoe's Avatar
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (133)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,123
Likes: 0
From: Anywhere
The Authority appears to be like Megan Racing and the same one you can get on Ebay for cheap. I personally would rather have a short shifter that is designed for the EVO. Kartboy used to have one that I drove once and I liked it a lot.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 09:38 PM
  #5  
Paul Nelson's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,249
Likes: 0
From: Team English Racing
I have the Perrin shifter and im always mess en with it but its a nice piece
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2007 | 11:46 PM
  #6  
RevMoto's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,041
Likes: 1
From: Boca Raton
Thanks guys. I also want to know how good they all are given most are priced very differently.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 01:04 AM
  #7  
EvoLutionized8's Avatar
Evolved Member
iTrader: (62)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
From: Nashville, TN
I honestly think it is persoanl preference.. but of course there are ones that are built better than others.. I personally have driven the evo with both the B&M and Kartboy and I left the Kartboy on.. It seemed to have a bit more aggressive feel and easy shifting for me.. IMHO.. you really should upgrade to SS clutch line, clutch bushings, shifter bushings and engine mount.. this will get you the very best out of whichever short shifter you buy or not buy.. those upgrades will pay in the end for sure.. good luck though..
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 07:57 PM
  #8  
RevMoto's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,041
Likes: 1
From: Boca Raton
I am getting all the bushing and ss clutch line on top of the shifter also.
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 09:26 PM
  #9  
Liqquid's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 4
From: Sag-Nasty, MI
Has anyone tried the kit from Bonehead performance?, it's their house brand and the price is great considering it comes with all the bushings!

http://www.boneheadperformance.com/e...lutchtrans.htm

hmmm, maybe I'll test it, looks kinda basic though
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:55 PM
  #10  
rally-on's Avatar
Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
From: las vegas
liqquid do you think if i bought that kit that it would fit the ES lancer 05 it is the same B&M for the lancer
Reply
Old Mar 9, 2007 | 11:33 PM
  #11  
RevMoto's Avatar
Thread Starter
Evolved Member
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,041
Likes: 1
From: Boca Raton
That kit looks the same as the megan one. Looks like a great deal though.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 05:45 AM
  #12  
Liqquid's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 4
From: Sag-Nasty, MI
Originally Posted by rally-on
liqquid do you think if i bought that kit that it would fit the ES lancer 05 it is the same B&M for the lancer
I have no clue! I don't even know if the stockers use the same part? I'm worthless
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 06:40 PM
  #13  
MitsuJoe's Avatar
Former Sponsor
iTrader: (133)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,123
Likes: 0
From: Anywhere


That is an Ebay shifter. Megan sells the same one too.

Those brass shifter bushings are a bad idea. After some moisture builds up they will seize and become almost impossible to remove. For this reason you want the Kartboy bushings.
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 09:19 PM
  #14  
Liqquid's Avatar
Evolved Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 4
From: Sag-Nasty, MI
This would be a good reason to use anti seize on them, I had brass bushings on my celica with no trouble at all, however I know one person with an evo who had the same trouble as you're describing.

Edit: seeing as you're from only a few miles north, we probably both know the same person who had that problem lol
Reply
Old Mar 16, 2007 | 09:23 PM
  #15  
1fastevo8's Avatar
Evolving Member
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
From: UT
I personally want the Works shifter. Heard nothing but good things about it and the piece in itself is sweet.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RenosEVO
Evo Electrical / Audio / Security
2
Jan 10, 2012 10:14 AM
SeanM505
Evo X Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
6
Oct 30, 2011 01:13 AM
Odenl0ki
Evo Engine / Turbo / Drivetrain
8
Feb 26, 2008 03:02 PM
bigdoggy_dog
04-06 Lancer Ralliart Show & Shine
11
Apr 21, 2005 05:42 AM
EvoRs
Evo General
10
Jul 12, 2004 12:02 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:36 AM.