How to Shift a B&M StarShifter
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B&M StarShifter for 3-Speed Automatic Transmissions - Part 80675: www.holley.com...
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.
Features:
The StarShifter is the perfect blend of form and function at a reasonable price while still giving you the option for the same ratchet-action and meets NHRA/IHRA reverse lockout requirements. In normal shift mode, the StarShifter operates as a straight-line detent shifter. But drop the shifter into low gear, lift the trigger up and pull the stick back to convert to ratchet action. Now you can bang the stick forward through the gears without missing a gear.
-One-hand/one-step reverse lockout operation that meets NHRA/IHRA requirements
-Includes backup light switch, neutral safety switch, mechanical gear indicator, polished T-handle, a 5' shift cable and all necessary brackets and levers to fit listed transmission applications.
-Fits certain 3-speed transmissions only (cannot be used on 4-speed, TH700R4, TH200-4R, AOD, AODE, or reverse pattern manual valve bodied transmissions).
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Yeah my old Starshifter you could bump it into drive while in ratchet mode. Idk why they changed it. Smh.
Same for mine.
when is ratchet mode my starshifter locks out 1,2,and D so you need to lift the trigger to get it in to N
I love my star shifter
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That damming indicator keeps coming out it won't stay in the slide
MINE DOES NOT WORK LIKE THAT. WHEN I PULL UP ON T HANDLE AND BRING ALL THE WAY BACK TO 1ST ,I CAN SLAP IT GOES 1 TO 2ND,SLAP IT AGAIN AND IT GOES FROM 2 TO D AND FROM THAT POINT IT WILL NOT GO TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT PULLING UP ON T HANDLE. IT'S MADE TO NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL OR REV OR PARK WITHOUT PICKING UP ON T HANDLE.SOME ONE NEEDS TO HIRE BETTER PEOPLE MORE EDUCATED PEOPLE.THIS IS A DISGRACE AND IF IT WAS ME ,I WOULD TAKE IT DOWN
Is it possible to shift from 1 to 3 in one motion, or is there a positive stop at 2nd, then, you just slap it again for 3rd?
@@danjanes8689 No, it isn't.
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I have an old star shifter. Can I convert it to the style cover you have there with the gear position indicator behind the plastic lens. And what is the part number if I can.
I’m actually trying to eliminate this from my 56 Chevy with th350.
I hate how it gives the car a race car look. I am trying to go with a simple stick without the t handle and the big housing. Any ideas?
Lokar probably best bet
@@paintslinger16 TY!
I'm curious to find out for the Star Shifter, and the Pro Stick, why is it required to pull the lock handle to go from 2nd to D (3-speed application)? Is it possible to change this operation? I understand why you wouldn't want to accidentally shift into N or R, but why prevent from shifting from 2nd to D?
It shifts 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and then you pull the latch up to go to drive, and then you can just push it forward and it stops in neutral, and you have to lift the lever for reverse. The Mega Shifter is what I think you are looking for. I had a Star Shifter before and meant to get another one and got a Mega Shifter by mistake because they look very similar. What you are asking about is the main difference. The Mega just continues to slap forward each gear until you are ready for reverse, but it pulls back down to drive and then lift for reverse and then slap for Park. Hope this helps ...
It looks like there are no positive stops for 2nd or 3rd in the first mode. In ratchet mode, there's a positive stop at 2nd, but he says there's a "lockout feature" from 2nd to 3rd and you have to unlock it. That's not cool, and it looks like, at least in his demonstration, that there's no positive stop when you slap it to 3rd. You can possibly accidentally go to neutral.
I converted a Pro Stick to a True Slap design of mine and I think you'll like how it works now. czcams.com/video/NuNOxTdyXf0/video.html
I have one of these in my 73 nova
Why in the world can't you shift front 2nd to 3rd in rachet mode without awkwardly pulling up t handle??? Can't be right
You'd probably like how this Pro Stick works. I converted it to a True Slap shifter design of mine.
czcams.com/video/NuNOxTdyXf0/video.html
Yeah, only ratcheting from 1 - 2 without the trigger is lacking. The Quicksilver will also ratchet from 2 - 3 without pulling up on the handle.
My ratchet mode is stuck and won't work now..help please?
Could I just put this in any old Chevy? I have a 2003 Cavalier. I want this shifter
So you cant slam from neutral down to 1st then hit 2nd then 3rd ?
Mines busted. Trying to throw it in nuetral to shift to 4lo , she'll go strate into reverse. This is comming from drive to N. It'll slide into reverse. Think my lock out feature is broken.
so is there no 3rd on ratchet mode? as can you go straight from D to ratchet mode like if i was cruising at speed and wanted to engage the ratchet mode? my buddy has a chevelle with an older hurst vmatic and that you can pull straight back from D - 2 - 1. but if you push down and back from neutral it works like a ratchet shifter.
Doe these come with the truck sized base like the mega sifter?
I'm getting a slip/ gap in my shift from first to second with this shifter. Why?
Did you figure the problem with your shifter, just started having the same problem.
Wtf. At 1:45 this guy is confused. You most certainly CAN bang it into drive. Does this guy really work for B&M? Does anyone proof these recordings?.. Wow. I am loosing faith
I just bought a car with this shifter...i dont think you can bang shift into drive...makes no sense.....
Unless they have made a huge change since I bought mine you definitely can bang into drive. where he is getting a bit lost is with this one you cant bang into neutral. As well you cant pull down in ratchet mode you have to pull the trigger up push forward this puts you into drive on the standard side from her using the trigger you can access 2 then 1 and if you pull the trigger and pull back from 1st you reset the ratchet. In ratchet mode you can only shift 1 to 2 and 2 to 3 then have to go back to standard for down shift. For anyone who wants to argue the point I will say only this I have made about 200 passes down I-57 drag strip in Illinois with this shifter in my f150 from 2001 to 2003. The inability to mis shift and hit neutral in ratchet is what I love about this shifter. As a side note if you cant remember if you shifted into drive while running the ratchet hit it again all it does is flop if you are already in drive.
This confuses me too. You can slap in into second but need to unlock it to change to drive, which would be third? It's meant to be a racing shifter and adding another movement to change to the final gear defeats the purpose no?
@@Yellowghost73 I ran one in my f 150 pickup bracket racing at I-57 raceway in IL. That said after a couple hundred passes and a number of street races with it I can tell you beyond any shadow of a doubt you can slap shift into Drive/ Third gear. You cant bang and hit neutral like with all the other bang shifters I wont allow it. you cannot slap shift down. You have to lift the trigger and pull back to 2nd then lift again and pull back to first .It only allows 2 forward hits 1-2 and 2-3. It worked excellent on the bracket track with my truck since my truck could actually complete the 1/8th mile in 2nd but did better if I shifted to 3rd and kept in the range. So If I thought I missed the shift I just hit it again if I was in 3rd already it just flopped no gear change gotta love that.
I had a B&M Starshifter in a 1971 Dodge Challenger for 12 years. The shifter was bought new in 1985. And YES, the ratchet mode allows you to bang the shifter forward for BOTH the 1-2 shift and the 2-3 shift. After banging your way to D (3rd), you then pull up on the trigger to move it forward to neutral, reverse & park. I can't image why they would change this, unless they want people to stop buying them..
My girlfriend goes ratchet mode with a mimosa
In standard shift mode can you downshift from D to 2nd whilst driving, or do you have to be stationary?
you can down shift but you have to pull up the trigger while down shifting to 2nd or 1st. Forward shifting is just a forward push.
Definately down shift manually 👍
Can I put this on a 4L 60 E in a Monte Carlo super sport 1986
I had one on a 70s th400.
What do you recommend for a speed S-10 blazer (1987)
What trans do u have
Lol,you definitely have to get use to the features
say i dont like the accordian looking boot cover, are there any different covers that work with this shifter?
Maxymilian Kowalewski a crown royal bag
i have a hurst shifter it look like a z-gate... i lift lever to go to reverse and push down to go to neutral then pull down to 1st... now from park i lift lever again push down for neutral wile in neutral if i push down again it goes to ratchet mode so it like double gated... what is this hurst shifter called... i love this shifter but have never seen another one like it
Hi,
It sounds like you may be referring to Hurst's V-Matic Shifter. However, feel free to give them a call at 707-544-4761 and they should be able to confirm which shifter you may have.
-B&M Team
Ive had my B&M shifter for 25 years but it doesnt catch when i unlock. Its hard to find the gear i want. How do i fix? i need some parts too, cant see what gear it in.(sticker gone)
Hey did you ever figure out a fix?
Hello B M shifter I have a Chrysler 300c I like to buy a star shifter can you help me with that tinkyou
Do you make one of these for a 4 speed and would you recommend one for a Ford BTR?
@MrNQR - The StarShifter is for 3 speed transmissions only. Check out the Megashifter, which will operate 3 & 4 speed auto transmissions
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What do you recommend for a ford aod ?
Nearly all of our B&M Shifters will work on the Ford AOD and AODE transmissions. I personally like to recommend the B&MQuicksilver shifter, part #80683. The Quicksilver is a "ratchet-style" shifter, however, you may prefer a gated style shifter. You can find all of the Ford AOD shifter options on our website www.bmracing.com. Don't forget that regardless of which B&M shifter you purchase you'll also need to add the B&M Bracket and Lever Kit for Ford AOD Transmissions, part #40496. I have added a link below to the B&M QuickSilver Shifter. If you have any additional questions please call us at 707-544-4761 and don't forget to use coupon code BMYT15 at checkout to get 15% off of your entire order.
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- Jason @ B&M
Does this kit comes with all the brackets Nd cables ?
Mine came with everything I needed. Cable, brackets etc.
I have the b&m sport shifter that I am trying to (RE) install in a 76 cj7 with th700r4 but I seem to be having difficulties.
I installed it years ago andseemed OK for years but the shifter was always tight and troublesome. I couldn't ever get a smooth transition from each the gears.
I then noticed the selector lever on the shaft was bent inward toward the pan and perhaps that's the issue? Do you have a better selector shaft lever for the gen 1 th700r4 so the keeper won't run in to the pan? Any upgrades to the selector shaft lever available?
Thanks for your help
Will this work for my ford c6
Yes, it will. All but one of our B&M Racing shifters will work on the Ford C6 transmission. This shifter includes all the necessary brackets, levers, and hardware for the install, no additional parts are needed to install on the C6. If you would like additional shifter recommendations please give us a call at 707-544-4761.
- Jason @ B&M Racing
@@BMRacingPerformance works well with a c6. Bracket raced my 76 f 150, 351W/ c6 flawless. infact it comes with the brackets to use on 3 or 4 different trans. C4 and C6 for sure
Can you just leave it in D. Or do you have to shift every time?
You can leave it in drive
He didn't explain that very clearly - In this video, it looks like it ratchets down no matter what mode you're going to use - That's not true. It won't rachet down in either mode - it can only ratchet up. Also, you don't have to release the "T" lever after you take it out of park in order to go into neutral or drive. You can just hold the "T" lever up and go straight from park - to reverse, neutral, drive, 2nd, and 1st and keep going into ratchet mode if u want. (all in one motion) It won't just ratchet from 2nd to 3rd, you can only go into ratchet mode if you go all the way to first gear. However, if you are in ratchet mode and shift from first to second and then wish to go back down to first again - you must pull the lever up again to shift back down to first. And you do not have to necessarily ratchet through all of the gears if you don't want to. You can ratchet from first to second - and then while still in second - you can pull the lever up, move the handle forward and click the shifter into standard drive mode while still remaining in second gear. (l like this feature) At that point you can just pull the handle down into first or push it forward to 3rd or neutral without having to pull the lever again. So there is no neutral lock out in standard mode - only in ratchet mode will it lock out neutral. Reverse is always locked out in either mode.
That not right in race mood 2nd to drive u do not have to pull up on the t handle in race mood u bumb it in to 2 then in to drive
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It's when you be beating it up to put it in gear is annoying 😂😂
who the hell is going to shift into drive then go to second gear then first gear ?
Because D is your 3th gear in this case, downshifting with a engine like mine, makes perfect sense. It will turn into a monster on wheels trust me. It all depends on where (type of transmission/engine) you use a shifter like this to make it worth your while, I rarely use rachet mode, that is cool to out pull the mustangs in the first couple of gears and guys that actually believe they can win from my 1992 blazer at the traffic light. Heck i do not even have to get out of drive to out pull most so called faster cars.
your just down shifting only doing it manually