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Title: Shiftworks Shifter Kit
Post by: bob_o on April 07, 2016, 01:07:55 PM

I found Shiftworks online while looking for shifter retrofit options to convert my 2 speed floor-shift linkage and detent to 3 speed (TH350/TH400) or 4 speed (200-4R/700R-4). It does away with the hard linkage and replaces it with a cable. It also updates the detent and shift indicator. I won't lie, the instructions are terrible (I'm half tempted to just write them a legit tech manual), but the product itself is fantastic. The parts are high quality and the shifter action feels great. I asked them when I made my purchase if I could buy just the 4-speed detent & indicator if I upgraded transmissions and they said, "absolutely". Just thought I would pass the info along. http://www.shiftworks.com/buick.htm (http://www.shiftworks.com/buick.htm)

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Title: Re: Shiftworks Shifter Kit
Post by: Loren At 65GS on April 07, 2016, 01:39:37 PM

Thanks for the hands- on information about Shiftworks.

I've looked at the product site, but haven't had a need yet.

 Loren

Title: Thanks! I was also curious. (Re: Shiftworks Shifter Kit)
Post by: elagache on April 07, 2016, 02:08:28 PM

Dear Bob, Loren, and mid-60s Buicks who dream of more gears . . . .

Quote from: bob_o on April 07, 2016, 01:07:55 PM

I found Shiftworks online while looking for shifter retrofit options . . . .

. . . . .

Thanks for sharing your success story!  I had looked into their options for column mounted shifter conversion to a 200-4R.  For my situation, going with an Ididit column was a better mousetrap, but for someone who wants a stock looking interior, their kits look very interesting.

It is unfortunate that they didn't put more effort into their instructions, but at least you have given us a head's up about it.

Cheers, Edouard  :occasion14:

Title: Re: Shiftworks Shifter Kit
Post by: Rollaround on April 07, 2016, 06:58:21 PM

Thanks for posting, great solution for a nice upgrade.  I've always received great service and products from Shiftworks.
Just picked up my 200R4, it's sitting in the back of my pickup now.

Title: Re: Shiftworks Shifter Kit
Post by: GS66 on April 07, 2016, 08:26:11 PM

Yes thanks. This is interesting and the shifter plate looks good in the console!

Title: Re: Shiftworks Shifter Kit
Post by: GS66 on October 27, 2021, 09:31:42 PM

I know this is old but I?ll probably be the next Shiftworks customer. Working on getting things together to put a 200-4R into one of the Gran Sports.