Compatible Shifter Handles For The GN Shifter??

Orlando_87GN · 08-07-2002, 01:34 PM

Do aftermarket shifter handles exist that will properly fit on the GN shifter? It needs the button and the holes for the clip that holds the handle on the shifter. Need one for a special application..

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'87 GN - Stock Block, Stock Cam, Stock Turbo, Stock Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, 16position MaxEffort Chip. 3680# with Driver
11.92 @ 111.77mph

'87 Mazda RX-7 w/GN Powerplant Visit : http://www.MisRed.com

mailto:mike@TurboBuicks.commike@TurboBuicks.com</A>

Racerx88 · 08-07-2002, 01:51 PM

Just about any shifter handle from a GM car, such as a Firebird, will work.

You could also get a trick billet one from http://www.buickgn.com

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Dean P.
'82 Regal "sportwaGN" in progress
'00 Camaro SS

Mr. T · 08-07-2002, 03:09 PM

What I would do is pick up like a GTA autoshift handle with OD button, and wire the OD button as nitrous arming

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'87 T .030 overbore/ 240 cam/ heads port/ polish/ all 3in. pipes (exh and int)inc. MAF/ j&e pistons/ 42.5lb inj. +7th inj./ TE44/ Precision Frontmount/ houston DP/ METCO lower control arms/ and alot of other stuff I didn't think of /11.5in M/T's/ @ 21.5psi best ET ??.?? @ ???.??

Zap · 08-07-2002, 03:45 PM

Doesn't Buick From Hell make super-cool neato anodized aluminum shifter handles?

Orlando_87GN · 08-07-2002, 04:13 PM

Ok, so some other cars from the General have the same style shifter handle? I didn't know this. I'll add that to my junk yard list. A handle with a TCC button on it is just what I need.

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'87 GN - Stock Block, Stock Cam, Stock Turbo, Stock Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, 16position MaxEffort Chip. 3680# with Driver
11.92 @ 111.77mph

'87 Mazda RX-7 w/GN Powerplant Visit : http://www.MisRed.com

mailto:mike@TurboBuicks.commike@TurboBuicks.com</A>

The Radius Kid · 08-07-2002, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zap:
Doesn't Buick From Hell make super-cool neato anodized aluminum shifter handles?

Yes that fine,talented gentleman does.I hope to own one soon.

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Give em' hell!

Buick From Hell · 08-07-2002, 10:32 PM

Mike, say the word and I'll send you one of mine! (call it a contribution to this fine board!)

Orlando_87GN · 08-08-2002, 12:37 AM

I smell a product review coming on

. Kevin, thanks for the offer, I'll email you in the morning..

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'87 GN - Stock Block, Stock Cam, Stock Turbo, Stock Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, 16position MaxEffort Chip. 3680# with Driver
11.92 @ 111.77mph

'87 Mazda RX-7 w/GN Powerplant Visit : http://www.MisRed.com

mailto:mike@TurboBuicks.commike@TurboBuicks.com</A>

The Radius Kid · 08-08-2002, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buick From Hell:
Mike, say the word and I'll send you one of mine! (call it a contribution to this fine board!)

Well this is a fine how do you do.How about me?I would have bought one in B/G,but they weren't there.

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Give em' hell!

Mr. T · 08-08-2002, 11:33 PM

BFH, I always wanted on of those handles, but I always wondered if the "silver" aluminum ever got dirty or gummed up from use.

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'87 T .030 overbore/ 240 cam/ heads port/ polish/ all 3in. pipes (exh and int)inc. MAF/ j&e pistons/ 42.5lb inj. +7th inj./ TE44/ Precision Frontmount/ houston DP/ METCO lower control arms/ and alot of other stuff I didn't think of /11.5in M/T's/ @ 21.5psi best ET ??.?? @ ???.??

Buick From Hell · 08-09-2002, 12:42 AM

I'll be waitin' Mike!

Kid--actually, there were a FEW there, Eric Juengling took a few (plus some other stuff) but he ended up with no place to set up shop! (Jason Cramer was selling some of my stuff too, but no shifters)

Mr. T, I'm not really sure! I used one for a few months on my car (I've had several different ones on it) and it didn't seem to "dirty up"! They're billet 6061-T6 aluminum, and if they DO get dirty, some mothers mag polish (or any other aluminum cleaner/polish I presume) should clean 'em right up!

(btw, I also engrave 'em!)

[This message has been edited by Buick From Hell (edited August 09, 2002).]

The Radius Kid · 08-09-2002, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buick From Hell:

Kid--actually, there were a FEW there, Eric Juengling took a few (plus some other stuff) but he ended up with no place to set up shop! (Jason Cramer was selling some of my stuff too, but no shifters)

Silly me,how could I have missed them.They were in somebody's trunk.

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Give em' hell!

08-07-2002, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 10,359	Compatible Shifter Handles For The GN Shifter?? Do aftermarket shifter handles exist that will properly fit on the GN shifter? It needs the button and the holes for the clip that holds the handle on the shifter. Need one for a special application.. ------------------ '87 GN - Stock Block, Stock Cam, Stock Turbo, Stock Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, 16position MaxEffort Chip. 3680# with Driver 11.92 @ 111.77mph '87 Mazda RX-7 w/GN Powerplant Visit : http://www.MisRed.com mailto:mike@TurboBuicks.commike@TurboBuicks.com</A> __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

08-07-2002, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Racerx88 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Garland, Tx Posts: 8	Just about any shifter handle from a GM car, such as a Firebird, will work. You could also get a trick billet one from http://www.buickgn.com ------------------ Dean P. '82 Regal "sportwaGN" in progress '00 Camaro SS __________________ Dean P. '82 Regal "sportwaGN" in progress '00 Camaro SS

08-07-2002, 03:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. T Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 137	What I would do is pick up like a GTA autoshift handle with OD button, and wire the OD button as nitrous arming ------------------ '87 T .030 overbore/ 240 cam/ heads port/ polish/ all 3in. pipes (exh and int)inc. MAF/ j&e pistons/ 42.5lb inj. +7th inj./ TE44/ Precision Frontmount/ houston DP/ METCO lower control arms/ and alot of other stuff I didn't think of /11.5in M/T's/ @ 21.5psi best ET ??.?? @ ???.?? __________________ '87 T .030 overbore/ 240 cam/ heads port/ polish/ all 3in. pipes (exh and int)inc. MAF/ j&e pistons/ 42.5lb inj. +7th inj./ TE44/ Precision Frontmount/ houston DP/ METCO lower control arms/ and alot of other stuff I didn't think of /11.5in M/T's/ @ 21.5psi best ET ??.?? @ ???.??

08-07-2002, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zap Boorn Looser Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 21,190	Doesn't Buick From Hell make super-cool neato anodized aluminum shifter handles? __________________ With ten nurses knocked out in just the first week, Frank realized that building the Old Boxers home next to the bell factory wasn't such a great idea Join the NRA

08-07-2002, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 10,359	Ok, so some other cars from the General have the same style shifter handle? I didn't know this. I'll add that to my junk yard list. A handle with a TCC button on it is just what I need. ------------------ '87 GN - Stock Block, Stock Cam, Stock Turbo, Stock Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, 16position MaxEffort Chip. 3680# with Driver 11.92 @ 111.77mph '87 Mazda RX-7 w/GN Powerplant Visit : http://www.MisRed.com mailto:mike@TurboBuicks.commike@TurboBuicks.com</A> __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

08-07-2002, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Buick From Hell my bitch is on fire!! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 908	Mike, say the word and I'll send you one of mine! (call it a contribution to this fine board!) __________________ CUSTOM TURBO REGAL DRESS-UP STUFF by BFH billet shift handles, new console overlays, door pull-strap screw covers, dash & engine compartment dress-up, etc etc! contact Mark Hueffman at http://www.buickgn.com

08-08-2002, 12:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 10,359	I smell a product review coming on . Kevin, thanks for the offer, I'll email you in the morning.. ------------------ '87 GN - Stock Block, Stock Cam, Stock Turbo, Stock Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, 16position MaxEffort Chip. 3680# with Driver 11.92 @ 111.77mph '87 Mazda RX-7 w/GN Powerplant Visit : http://www.MisRed.com mailto:mike@TurboBuicks.commike@TurboBuicks.com</A> __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

08-08-2002, 11:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. T Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 137	BFH, I always wanted on of those handles, but I always wondered if the "silver" aluminum ever got dirty or gummed up from use. ------------------ '87 T .030 overbore/ 240 cam/ heads port/ polish/ all 3in. pipes (exh and int)inc. MAF/ j&e pistons/ 42.5lb inj. +7th inj./ TE44/ Precision Frontmount/ houston DP/ METCO lower control arms/ and alot of other stuff I didn't think of /11.5in M/T's/ @ 21.5psi best ET ??.?? @ ???.?? __________________ '87 T .030 overbore/ 240 cam/ heads port/ polish/ all 3in. pipes (exh and int)inc. MAF/ j&e pistons/ 42.5lb inj. +7th inj./ TE44/ Precision Frontmount/ houston DP/ METCO lower control arms/ and alot of other stuff I didn't think of /11.5in M/T's/ @ 21.5psi best ET ??.?? @ ???.??

08-09-2002, 12:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Buick From Hell my bitch is on fire!! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 908	I'll be waitin' Mike! Kid--actually, there were a FEW there, Eric Juengling took a few (plus some other stuff) but he ended up with no place to set up shop! (Jason Cramer was selling some of my stuff too, but no shifters) Mr. T, I'm not really sure! I used one for a few months on my car (I've had several different ones on it) and it didn't seem to "dirty up"! They're billet 6061-T6 aluminum, and if they DO get dirty, some mothers mag polish (or any other aluminum cleaner/polish I presume) should clean 'em right up! (btw, I also engrave 'em!) [This message has been edited by Buick From Hell (edited August 09, 2002).] __________________ CUSTOM TURBO REGAL DRESS-UP STUFF by BFH billet shift handles, new console overlays, door pull-strap screw covers, dash & engine compartment dress-up, etc etc! contact Mark Hueffman at http://www.buickgn.com

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