T-56 shifter compatability question

[steve671]

I have a T-56 out of a 2004 GTO (first photo). Notice how the shifter is set back; there is a linkage in the shift plate that moves the shifter to the rear. I want to eliminate this linkage like a normal T-56 so the shifter is further forward.
When the GTO shifter plate is removed (second photo), the tranny appears to be the same as a Camaro T-56. It would appear that I can just bolt on a Camaro T-56 shifter like a Hurst or B&M (third photo)and my problem is solved.
Can anyone comfirm that this will work?
Thanks,
Steve

[WildBillyT]

It sure looks that way to me.

[nathanr15]

I think you need to change the cup at the end of the shift rail to a camaro one
Just knock out roll pin and swap
the gearbox.com has them

[steve671]

I think you need to change the cup at the end of the shift rail to a camaro one
Just knock out roll pin and swap
the gearbox.com has them

Thanks. I tried gearbox.com and it is a audio-video production company. Any chance of getting a link to the right company? Thanks.

[nathanr15]

Sorry Steve it is thegearbox.org
http://www.thegearbox.org/catalog/it...17/7328789.htm
this the part I was talking about. any camaro t56 shifter should fit after mod

[steve671]

Sorry Steve it is thegearbox.org
http://www.thegearbox.org/catalog/it...17/7328789.htm
this the part I was talking about. any camaro t56 shifter should fit after mod

Thank you.
Is the reason I need that part because the camaro/firebird shifter is offset to one side and the GTO is centered?

[nathanr15]

No I don't know why they Call it offset lever . But the difference is length. if you look at the pics yours is longer from the rollpin to the socket than the camaro one.

[vette427-sbc]

Ive got the same trans... Nathan is correct. Just swap out the shifter cup for an F-body one and you can bolt up any F-body shifter.

[steve671]

No I don't know why they Call it offset lever . But the difference is length. if you look at the pics yours is longer from the rollpin to the socket than the camaro one.

Ive got the same trans... Nathan is correct. Just swap out the shifter cup for an F-body one and you can bolt up any F-body shifter.

Thanks guys.