What is a slap shifter?

A slap shifter is for a automatic car. The usual use for it is on a vehicle that has an automatic transmission with a manual valve body. in other words you have to shift the trans. It has no computer controls or vaccum controls that tell the transmission when to shift up and when to shift down.

When did B and M come out with shifters?

In the 60s it was B&M who developed shifters to go along with it, and later in the decade came race converters. In the 70s, B&M introduced shift and transmission improving kits – always the constantly refining and expanding existing product lines.

How does the B & M Quicksilver shifter work?

Originally designed to be a clean triggerless and bootless shifter, the QuickSilver shifter smoothly ratchets through the forward gears all the way through to the neutral position with a sharp, uncluttered look that is reminiscent of many manual transmissions. Simply lift the stick while in drive to access reverse and park.

Can A B & M starshifter be used in a 3 speed transmission?

Printed in the U.S.A. The B&M StarShiftercan be used in vehicles equipped with most popular three speed automatic transmissions. YourB&M StarShiftercomes equipped with a neutral safety switch, transmission brackets and levers and a five foot shift cable.

Can A B & M starshifter fit a Ford TH400?

B&M 80675 – Fits GM #TH400, 350, 250 and 200 automatic transmissions. Also fits Ford Lincoln and Mercury #C4automatic and #C6automatic transmissions. Also fits 1966 and later Chrysler #TorquefliteA727 and A904 transmissions. Does not fit TH700R4, TH2004R or AOD automatic transmissions. Cannot be used with reverse pattern manual valve body.

How to adjust the transmission on a starshifter?

Move the transmission selec- tor lever by hand to full rear position (Low). Operate the shifter lever to the Low gear position (all the way back). Adjust the large nuts on the cable so that the swivel will slide into the centerhole on the se- lector lever. Tighten the large nuts com- pletely.

How do you put a shifter on a bench seat?

Pull the carpet away from the floorboard where the shifter is to be mounted. If the vehicle has a bench type seat, move the seat to the full forward po- sition. Place the shifter on the floor with the stick shifted to the rearmost position. Locate the shifter for ease and conve- nience of operation.

What is a slap shifter?