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the a3k
06-03-2011, 06:03 PM
i got a ka/sr C's short shifter from japan. i knew it wouldnt work on the rb25 because of the bushing so i swapped them, installed the shifter, and everything looked good until i tried 5 or reverse. the shifter wont even move to the right.

any ideas? hopefully i can still use that shifter
Phlip
06-03-2011, 06:05 PM
Just to get this absolutely straight for anyone who may intend to answer this (because I probably don't), you're trying to use a KA shifter on an RB transmission, right?
the a3k
06-03-2011, 06:08 PM
yes i am. i searched prior to the install several times and got mixed answers from everyone.

from what i gather the KA/SR/RB20 shifters are the same but the RB25 uses a bigger bushing.
the a3k
06-03-2011, 08:34 PM
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248786_10150627176735527_712865526_19019770_576857 8_n.jpg

i took it apart again and the problem is that the shifter is a little bit longer so the bushing would hit the bolt on the left side
camaro379ss
06-04-2011, 03:07 PM
well at least you got your answer of whether or not it would work...too bad you had to find out the hard way tho.
the a3k
06-04-2011, 08:29 PM
yea, sucks that it doesnt work. i might just go ahead and order the ISIS one. looks like its the only one on the market
zneubauer
06-12-2011, 11:02 AM
there should be adapters available you can adjust.
WhipsGoneWild.net
07-05-2011, 04:52 PM
yeah i bought a tomei and said ka/sr/rb put it in today and doesnt shift in to 5th or reverse... UNLESS it is raised up a little bit but that "little bit" and i cant instal the snap ring back in. . . and if i leave it drop back in a tad bit it wont shift to the right side

Should be able to come up with a spacer and do some shimming/ grinding down might work.. lol

any luck on urs man?? lmk

anyone else have opinions or recent experiences?!
the a3k
07-05-2011, 08:55 PM
yeah i bought a tomei and said ka/sr/rb put it in today and doesnt shift in to 5th or reverse... UNLESS it is raised up a little bit but that "little bit" and i cant instal the snap ring back in. . . and if i leave it drop back in a tad bit it wont shift to the right side

Should be able to come up with a spacer and do some shimming/ grinding down might work.. lol

any luck on urs man?? lmk

anyone else have opinions or recent experiences?!

no luck on mine, i need that spacer. the snap ring doesnt get used. the other pieces hold the shifter down. take a look

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