Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
06-08-2017, 01:09 PM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
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Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
Hey Everyone,
I have a TKO600 in my 87 IROC and will be installing a Steeda Tri-Ax this weekend. My old lower boot is torn to all hell. Anyone have any experience with this? I am thinking of ordering the lower shifter boot from Hawks as a direct replacement but will I have fitment issues?
I have a TKO600 in my 87 IROC and will be installing a Steeda Tri-Ax this weekend. My old lower boot is torn to all hell. Anyone have any experience with this? I am thinking of ordering the lower shifter boot from Hawks as a direct replacement but will I have fitment issues?
06-10-2017, 07:50 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
I'm using a stock boot, but I modified the trans tunnel to properly fit the trans so idk if it makes a difference. A lot depends on what crossmember your using and how far through the floor the shifter sits, as well as what exact trans setup your using.
I will add that I needed to raise the steeda shifter stick a bit to clear the console.
I will add that I needed to raise the steeda shifter stick a bit to clear the console.
06-11-2017, 09:34 AM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
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Transmission: TKO 600
Axle/Gears: 3.45 (G92 package)
Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
I'm using a stock boot, but I modified the trans tunnel to properly fit the trans so idk if it makes a difference. A lot depends on what crossmember your using and how far through the floor the shifter sits, as well as what exact trans setup your using.
I will add that I needed to raise the steeda shifter stick a bit to clear the console.
I will add that I needed to raise the steeda shifter stick a bit to clear the console.
06-11-2017, 11:08 AM
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Car: 86 Trans Am, 92 Firebird
Engine: 408 sbc, 3.1L of raw power
Transmission: TKO600, T5
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 3:70 trutac, 3:23 torsion
Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
If the boot fits use it, it has a purpose. Keeps fumes and fire out of the cab in case of crisis, lol. Not to mention water and dirt
06-11-2017, 12:09 PM
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
That's what my old hoodie is for 
06-12-2017, 10:52 AM
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Car: 1987 IROC Z28
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Re: Lower shifter boot with TKO600 and Steeda Tri Ax Shifter
Update... the stock Tremec TKO600 shifter had a mini boot on it... just put that over the Steeda... I stuffed my old hoodie down around the shifter to keep noise and water out from the street. Then put on the original center console/upper boot. Finally my interior looks like a normal vehicle. I've had the upper booth/console removed for 2 years now since I had the TKO put in. The Steeda tri-ax fits perfectly and clears the console nicely, FYI.
