i love how it slides to neutral, like you said it's unlikely when you.re in gear or racing, it's good because you can always slide to neutral at a stop light, when you're getting older and don't want to pedal the brake so hard. i like it for going through drive thrus or in stop and go driving, a lot of times i never have to hit the brake, just slide up and down, makes it fun and saves wear on trans. great vid
@robertmoon906
3 ай бұрын
I bought this type shifter for my 1972' Mercury Montego with a C4 Transmission, mine shifts smooth and easy. I shift with one to two fingers. I can also bang the shifter with no problem. I have a 351 Cleveland engine with 3:90 rear gear ratio. Great shifter. 😁
@vikenlink
3 ай бұрын
Ya… the hard shifting issue was directly related to the fact the B&M second generation F body shifter kit comes with a way to long incorrect shift cable. I ended up purchasing a B&M…. Don’t quote me on this but I believe was a 16 or 14 inch cable which was the shortest one they supply. So I replaced it from the one that came with the kit… can’t remember off hand but it was over 20 inches long causing binding issues. Now she shifts nicely with little effort.
@iandutremble390
Жыл бұрын
Got one in my 85 C10. Love it!!! 3 gear tranny with this thing is awesome. Second gear is the sweet spot when cruising. Gotta love being able to drop a gear and gun the thing then go through ‘em all. Neutral can trick you, I have thought I’m in 2nd and not 3rd then went to neutral and the thing screams. But nice it won’t let you hit reverse
@ericmcginnis9413
2 жыл бұрын
Had a B&M mega shifter in my 79 z28 with 406 & a built th 400 I manually shifted that shifter every day for years and never had a single issue with it! Now mind you mine was produced prior to 1999 which brings up the question are they made to the same quality! I would certainly purchase another! They're twice the price they use to be but you know!!
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
The biggest dissatisfaction comes from the 3 words …. Made in china . That being said, The video you watched is old since I modified the cable location on the transmission. I relocated the cable bracket to above the oil pan on the actual transmission case. I have a 4L70E 4 speed automatic. I slightly redirected the bracket boss so the cable flows without any kinks. I can literally shift gears using my baby finger with hardly any resistance. I’m sure the original B&M shifters used to be manufactured in the United States. Since B&M moved there factory to china, B&M’s product hasn’t changed nor has the quality of the product been compromised .
@ericmcginnis9413
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink if I never had to read those three words again I along with the entire country would be much better off but I get ya!
@lect0n7
Жыл бұрын
My 1979 Camaro Z28 had a 350 LT-1 swapped in from a totaled 1970 Corvette (along with a Muncie M22 RockCrusher 4-Speed Transmission, Hurst Shifter, 3.23 Limited-Slip Rear-End, Hooker Headers, 3” exhaust pipes to Cherry Bombs, or so my dad said…) I never had a problem with that either, until I laid 150+ feet of rubber in front of my high school _(in fall of 2002)_ without realizing two very important things…my dad (who drove past my high school to go to work at the time, contracted by AT&T to develop the technology which has currently evolved from _3G-to-4G-to-5G_ & I saw him one Friday while I was in my AP Physics class walking in the student parking lot, looking at the cars, he stopped at one kid’s 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo SS, bent down, looked under the back, got up, looked in the passenger side window & shook his head no, stopped at another kids 1987 Ford Mustang GT, bent down & looked under the back, stood up, walked away shaking his head no, then he gets to my car, parked next to a 2000 Ford SVT Cobra-R, he slapped the rear wing on the Cobra-R & started laughing, got back into his Toyota Land Cruiser, and drove off…so…I saw him that night after he got home from work & I asked him what he was doing in the student parking lot & he said to me “Mark…I’m glad you asked that question…I was looking to see if there were any cars there capable of leaving 180 feet of rubber drifting outta the student parking lot” _(about 3+1/2 Telephone Poles)_ & he said “One Car…Yours!!” And I tried to blame it on the ‘87 Mustang GT & he said “the 1987 Mustang had skinny rear-tires on it, those marks were done with 8”-to-10” wide tires…the only two cars with those were yours & the stupid looking mustang with a body kit that was parked next to it…” & I said “That’s Jimmy V’s 2000 Ford SVT Cobra-R, that’s a $70-Thousand dollar vehicle” and he started laughing hysterically & he said “Yeah, because any parent would put their newly licensed driver behind the wheel of a $70-Thousand Dollar car like that…that’s a garden variety Ford Mustang with a body kit & wheels…”
@lect0n7
Жыл бұрын
_Hammering_ the gears is a reference to like a _SlapStick_ shifter setup
@kenlelon369
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. I paid out the ass and it shifts very stiff as you said. I thought it may be just me. I am disappointed because I expected a clean, smooth shift from such an expensive piece of gear. Seriously considering installing OEM shifter - much smoother.
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna have to get the 16 inch B&M cable for it to work properly.
@danjanes8689
2 жыл бұрын
What vehicle do you have? I may be able to help you convert your OEM shifter.
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
@@danjanes8689 I ended up buying a 16 inch B&M cable and solved the stiff shifting problem. It’s hard to run the 48 inch supplied shift cable when it’s way to long without kinking it
@dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink I thought you said you recommended the 36 inch long cable?
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
@@dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811 no.. that’s what the kit comes with…. You’re gonna need the 16 inch cable which is available from B&M
@dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811
2 жыл бұрын
I decided to buy a used B and M mega shifter and separately purchased a second gen F body mega shifter plate. I hope that the shifter for the F body's isn't different than the others.
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
Should be exactly the same part… smart move to save money for something else. 👍
@dr.schmecklesbergklitnick3811
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink Well, I finally put the 80694 bezel to the 80690 shifter. You were right. It lines up with the holes and the only thing I had to do was unscrew the switch. Unfortunately, they only sell the bottom plate with the kit for the 80694, so I will have to cut out a template and make my own.
@smilsmff
2 жыл бұрын
I cut loose and tried shifting this ,it is a monster to shift . it took around 4 seconds to clunk this thing and you must pull it back to get 1st to 2nd and fianlly to go into 3rd well it goes right into neutral, good luck , make sure you have MSD Plug in rev limiters and hve them set at 4 k because it will take few months of practice with this clunker, .in fact a factory slap stick is nicer
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
Ya the problem is in the cable length is way to long and rooting becomes a issue . If you disconnect the cable from transmission linkage and straighten it out, then it shifts like a gem. They do sell short cables but that’s a cash grab after getting hammered $450+ to begin with!
@terrylinellc5550
5 ай бұрын
I got one on my SS Montecarlo right now... pretty cool
@timothynewton4453
5 ай бұрын
Shifting hard, if I can give my 2 cents worth, most problems I have found with B&M, self experience, is the cables, if they are bound any or not set right you have hard shifting. I personally wish the engineers would go back to the drawing board.
@vikenlink
5 ай бұрын
That’s exactly why they are hard to shift, in my case the supplied cable was 3 times the length my application required. And the shifter I ordered was vehicle specific. Why the cable was so long… doesn’t make sense. I ended up having to ordering the correct length cable from B&M . Now the shifter performs nicely.
@timothynewton4453
5 ай бұрын
As much as they have done this, seen this, they ought to be able to tell cables vehicle/transmission specific; buy a shifter, 200-4r transmission, okay you need this cable and box it separaterly or somthing. Glad you're going! :)@@vikenlink
@mikemeyer3074
2 жыл бұрын
I agree with the nuetral thing, it is the only beef I have with it. It will happen on occasion that I just forget and hit it once too many times and ziiing! nuetral
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
Yup done it myself more then once.😎
@fixitshop3025
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking about putting one in my 66 mustang
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
It definitely would look cool in a 66 mustang!
@jimsmith2088
3 жыл бұрын
Just put one in my 68 Nova
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimsmith2088 hi Jim… the B&M shifter sure looks great. Hopefully B&M supplied you with the proper length cable for your application.
@fixitshop3025
3 жыл бұрын
@@jimsmith2088 hey man I just watched you videos the Nova is coming along great, looking forward to see it finished
@jimsmith2088
3 жыл бұрын
@@fixitshop3025 thank you, the Nova is pretty far along now I haven't made any videos in a while because nobody was watching but maybe I will dust off the camera and do an update, thank you
@showmethedammovie
3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about drive to neutral. But imagine you have an engine problem where you don't want rpms cause you are stuck in a drive gear. Faster to shut down this way.
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
If I had that situation… I’d do one of two things besides sticking the shifter into neutral. 1: open the door and tuck and roll or 2: turn off the ignition switch . More likely 2.
@terryhesticles6916
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink option #1 you damage yourself, option #2 you damage the transmission by having the internals still moving but no lube from the pump because you shut the engine off.
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
@@terryhesticles6916 don’t forget option # 3…. When everything seems to be going wrong Turn off ignition 👍
@trits3415
3 жыл бұрын
So if you leave it in drive, does the vehicle run through all 4 gears like a normal automatic? Like will it upshift and downshift itself like driving normally?
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Hello, yes if I put the shifter in 4th gear, the transmission will shift up and down all 4 gears like a factory programmed transmission. If I leave it in third gear, it will shift up to third and so on.
@trits3415
3 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink awesome thank you for the response!
@rileyenia9388
Жыл бұрын
thats more of a question about the transmission
@seanchastain9801
Жыл бұрын
Arnold who? 😂😂
@414pyro7
3 жыл бұрын
Can u just leave it in drive all the time?
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, I ended up changing the shift cable with a 36 inch B&M cable. Shifting is now very easy and smooth.
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
@John Smith the transmission is a 4 speed automatic that I can shift manually if I like. Transmission model 4L70E .
@ntoxic8edx
2 жыл бұрын
He didnt say Schwarzenegger 😂😂😂😂😂. Wtf did i just hear
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
I did 😅
@hardbodywhipz4032
3 жыл бұрын
What kind of car is this one for? Do you have the model number for this shifter
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Deandre lewis Hi Dean.. The B&M MegaShifter I purchased is part number 80694 . It’s specifically designed to replace and fit a 1970-1981 Pontiac firebird and Chevy Camaro models equipped with a Center console factory shifter. Cheers
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Deandre lewis I have the B&M MegaShifter 80694 installed in my 1981 Pontiac Turbo Trans Am LS swap nascar pace car 🚘
@hardbodywhipz4032
3 жыл бұрын
Vic N thanks got it! definitely gonna get me one for mines really it looks nice 👍🏾
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Deandre lewis don’t forget to order the B&M 36 inch black shift cable... the 5 foot long universal cable that comes with the kit is way to long... it will end up binding and make shifting really stiff.
@corey_3922
3 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink what transmission are you running ?
@diamanteday8580
5 ай бұрын
Has anyone replaced this into a 5 speed auto? I notice the gear numbers are different but same shift points. Mines is 2,3,4,DNRP? Can I worked this? I just like the classic style of b&m shifters
@vikenlink
5 ай бұрын
Technically it should work…BUT there’s a shift cam on the shifter that stops the shifter in the selected gear. I’m guessing if you were to remove the shift cam… it’s basically a flat piece of metal with the shift notches. Try making a copy with closer notches with the extra notch for 5th. Might work… I’m just brainstorm the idea .
@diamanteday8580
5 ай бұрын
@vikenlink I think I seen a purple hair girl do this to her Camino on here awhile back but can't find the video
@robertmoreno7932
2 жыл бұрын
Why does it sit crooked
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
I just set it that way for my own preference , more comfortable for my wrist. You can set it straight if you like .
@hippyken9521
2 жыл бұрын
Wished I had seen this post before I paid over 450.00 for it. Its junk. You can bet I won't let any of my customers buy one.
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
Problem is the cable being to long causing a rooting issue. If you disconnect the cable from the transmission linkage and straighten it out, then it shift’s nice. B&M sells short shift cables but after getting hammered $450 + it’s a cash grab . They should be including the proper length shift cable for the application the shifter is designed for. Like the second generation F Body. The factory cable is about 15 inches give or take a inch. The B&M kit comes with a 36 inch cable that’s useless.
@davidwilfong5820
2 жыл бұрын
The old ones where good the newer ones garbage I gave it away didn't even pull it off the floor board just just junk never did find first gear
@justfoundmy10mm
6 ай бұрын
I have an old one and love it. I have tried the new ones, and they are terrible in comparison. I completely agree with you.
@DeadlyEric
2 жыл бұрын
Are these universal shifter, loikin for new shifter for mustang gt
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
They have universal shifters and vehicle specific shifters that matches the car console trim
@vikenlink
2 жыл бұрын
The one in my video is vehicle specific 1970-1981 firebird/ Camaro
@curtodell4154
3 жыл бұрын
it will loosen up over time
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Curt Odell Hi Curt.... actually the problem is the five foot long shift cable. I installed it as instructed by B&M... the problem is it ends up binding because the transmission tunnel simply doesn’t provide the room. It should of come with the B&M 36 inch cable that is available from B&M. Why they give a 5 foot cable for a vehicle specific part that calls for a 30-36 inch cable is beyond me. Anyway... I purchased the 36 inch cable but haven’t installed it yet. I have my engine out and I’m busy building a LS3 416 stroker . I have a video on the progress accumulating the LS stroker parts. I expect the shifter to shifter much easier and will put up a video about it soon. Cheers
@curtodell4154
3 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink I have mine in a 67 c10 it also has the long cable . It wasvery stiff at first a couple months later it smoothed right out but a shorter cable might be a faster solution
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
The B&M shifter never loosened up..... but when I replaced the 60 inch cable with the B&M 36 inch cable... surprise surprise, all of a sudden the B&M cable shifts silky smooth and easy. For the life of me, I don’t know why B&M stuck a universal 60 inch cable it the kit when they have the proper length available. Looks like a way to make consumers pay again and again before there project gets done. I love the way B&M demonstrated how to root your shift cable . They used a mock up drivetrain with no transmission tunnel between the top of the transmission and the car body to bind the cable. Well in my case...... there definitely wasn’t enough room to root the cable the way B&M suggested. B&M made me 😡 mad at there stupid suggestions LOL 😂 . So I say this to B&M.....Don’t offer a vehicle specific performance part and supply the wrong cable system for the kit. Not good marketing practice.
@crownhillsjoey
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’ve had mine for a couple years and it’s still stiff
@Mr.Frost181
3 жыл бұрын
I hate that damn shifter
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
Ya... it’s almost stupid... and hard too shift... the only thing the B&M MegaShifter has going for it is ....it’s a hell of a aesthetic looking shifter.
@Mr.Frost181
3 жыл бұрын
@@vikenlink yeah I need something that I can shift smooth without having to do all this extra beating on the shifter lol an also have some kinda light on it
@vikenlink
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mr.Frost181 maybe Hurst shifters? They look like they shift the way there supposed to .
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