Hey fellas I was wondering what would be the better shifter for my trans am. I have a 79 tenth ann, edition with a 425 hp chevy 400 under the hood. I also have a th350 auto for a tranny. I have never used a ratchet style shifter before but would like to. My question is can you use a ratchet style shifter just like a regular shifter if you want. Do you have to always shift the tranny manually with the ratchet style? I have attached a pic of the B and M shifter.



Hurst Shifter:

Hurst V-Matic 2 shifters give you the four-speed manual look with the convenience of an automatic shifter. The V-Matics are cable operated and can be operated in standard gate mode and ratchet mode. A trigger operated reverse lockout function makes these shifters NHRA and IHRA-approved. These shifter kits include a neutral safety and backup light switch assembly, an illuminated gear position, a polished stick, a brushed aluminum T-handle, a black console, and a 5 ft. cable.

Vendor Hurst Shifters
Product Line Hurst V-Matic 2 Shifters
Console Mount Yes

Shifter Style Cable operated
Shift Mechanism Gate and ratchet
Shift Pattern Forward and reverse
Reverse Lockout Yes
Neutral Safety Switch Included No
Knob Included Yes
Knob Style T-handle
Boot Included Yes
Accommodates Stock Knob No
Base Included No
Shifter Stick Length (in) 11.650
Cable Entry Front
Cable Included No
Cable Length (ft) (Not Specified)
Linkage Included No
Quantity Sold individually.
Notes Utilizes factory GM cable, back-up light and neutral safety
switch. 3/8-16 threaded handle. Illuminated gear position indicator (forward pattern only)



B and M megashifter:

The competition four-speed look for your automatic.

Automatic Shifter, Megashifter, Chevy/Pontiac, Camaro/Firebird, Each

The cable operated B&M Megashifters have reliable ratchet action and a competition four-speed look that complements any vehicle. With a reverse lockout and neutral safety switch, the Megashifters meet NHRA and IHRA requirements. They include a lighted gear indicator, polished aluminum T-handle, cable, hardware, and console.

Vendor B&M
Product Line B&M Megashifters
Console Mount Yes
Shifter Style Cable operated
Shift Mechanism Ratchet
Shift Pattern Forward
Reverse Lockout Yes
Neutral Safety Switch Included Yes
Knob Included Yes
Knob Style (Not Specified)
Boot Included Yes
Accommodates Stock Knob No
Base Included No
Shifter Stick Length (in) 8
Cable Entry Front
Cable Included Yes
Cable Length (ft) 5
Linkage Included No