Does anybody know if an after market shifter was ever made for the 4.2 V6 with a 5 speed? years ago they were trying but never got it right. MM.

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HU...Engine+Type|V6

 

will the one for the 4.6 trucks interchange???

 

I don't see why not - it's the same tranny as far as I know.

 

My next question is, does anybody out there have one of these installed on their truck?
The Summit listing says for 1999 to 2003. My truck is a 98 but if it fits a 99 on up, it should work on my truck also. MM.

 

JMC has one on his procharged beast

 

Here is a picture of the shift housing comparing the 97-98 to the 1999 model. In 1999 Ford moved the shift tower back 55mm. About 2 inches. You might rap your knuckles on the dash shifting into the odd numbered gears but the shifter will bolt onto the transmission.




I took a torch and bent mine to suit my shifting preferences. The one in the picture is 3 inches lower than a stock lever because I have a 3 inch body lift. I cut the square Hurst boot and put in in the factory floor bezel.



Here is a pic, with the **** removed, of the bend I put in it so It would not be over my cup holders in 2nd 4th and reverse.




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JMC, thanks for that important info. MM.