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06-13-2017, 09:46 PM
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My gut is telling me if you made two lists of racers running automatic transmissions of the type which could have been configured with a column shifter, the ratio would be way off.
Those who have won with a colum shifter vs those who have won with an aftermarket ratchet shifter. There is value in removing chance and using a consistent system. Probably why automatic transmission tend to be faster than the equivalent manual these days.
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06-16-2017, 10:24 PM
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I have a column shift , B&M manual reverse pattern, turbo 400 in my 67 Chevelle and run high 11's.
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06-17-2017, 09:38 PM
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My favorite was the B&M chrome box with the shifter sticking out. Not 100% what the name of it was, but it just looked cool. I ran the Star Shifter because the car I built to race was a 307 Powerglide that was a trade-in at the dealership. I always liked the idea of the reverse pattern and a column shift auto. I weighed the pros and cons, and to make the Powerglide detent work and have a NHRA accepted Reverse lock-out, the B&M just made sense.
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