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Originally Posted by Norm Peterson

More force required at the knob translates (more or less) to faster movement of the synchro rings. Faster wear rates and an increased likelihood of "beating the synchros" can be expected. It won't be an overnight thing unless you grind a gear in truly epic fashion and break off a few bits, just shorter life.


Norm

Norm,
The statement above is not really accurate. The shifter assembly is simply a lever. By raising the fulcrum point or reducing the shaft length above the fulcrum point, the mechanical advantage will be reduced and force at the knob will increased to get the same level of force at the linkage (which connects to the transmission's shift lever shaft).

The synchros would be most directly impacted by the force acting on the linkage and how quickly it's moving.

Does that make sense?