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LSX Camaro · 09-26-2013, 10:21 PM

I received my shift handle from forum sponsor CFD this week. This handle replaces the factory shifter on the L99 Automatic and will accommodate an aftermarket shift ball or handle. I decided to switch over to the LS3 manual boot. Installation is straight forward and can be done in 15 minutes.

First step is to remove the bezel/gauge pod around the shifter. It unclips by lifting up. There is a wire harness to unplug in the left rear.

Next the shift handle is removed. There is a small plug on the front side of the shifter. With this removed the 20 torx screw can be removed. The handle will pull up and off the shift mechanism.

There are four 7mm screws that hold down the shifter trim. With these removed the shift bezel will unclip.

The CFD shifter is supplied with an O-ring and screw. Install the O-ring over the factory shifter, apply a small amount of grease to the top plastic lever and install the CFD shifter. Then tighten the supplied screw.

I decided to install the LS3 manual shift boot. There is a machined groove in the shift handle that will help hold the boot in place. On the inside I installed a zip tie that will secure the boot in the groove.

The shift boot is then pulled down over the shifter and screwed into place.
Manual shift boot, GM part number: 92247493

The gauge pack is then reinstalled along with the shift ball. I chose a 100th anniversary logo ball from Speed Dawg. The over all look, fit, finish and function are great. All these pieces combined give the center console a very unique look for an automatic.

SSx2JAMES · 09-26-2013, 10:40 PM

looks good.is there a button on the ball to engage the gears like the oem knob?

LSX Camaro · 09-26-2013, 10:57 PM

The shifter pushes down to engage out of Park.

JewelSS · 09-26-2013, 11:52 PM

That looks awesome, how does one go about obtaining one of these?

JorgeSS · 09-27-2013, 12:15 AM

+1

LSX Camaro · 09-27-2013, 12:25 AM

You can contact CFD for the shifter. Info in this thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309726

spyderbuddy · 10-17-2013, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

I received my shift handle from forum sponsor CFD this week. This handle replaces the factory shifter on the L99 Automatic and will accommodate an aftermarket shift ball or handle. I decided to switch over to the LS3 manual boot. Installation is straight forward and can be done in 15 minutes.

First step is to remove the bezel/gauge pod around the shifter. It unclips by lifting up. There is a wire harness to unplug in the left rear.

Next the shift handle is removed. There is a small plug on the front side of the shifter. With this removed the 20 torx screw can be removed. The handle will pull up and off the shift mechanism.

There are four 7mm screws that hold down the shifter trim. With these removed the shift bezel will unclip.

The CFD shifter is supplied with an O-ring and screw. Install the O-ring over the factory shifter, apply a small amount of grease to the top plastic lever and install the CFD shifter. Then tighten the supplied screw.

I decided to install the LS3 manual shift boot. There is a machined groove in the shift handle that will help hold the boot in place. On the inside I installed a zip tie that will secure the boot in the groove.

The shift boot is then pulled down over the shifter and screwed into place.
Manual shift boot, GM part number: 92247493

The gauge pack is then reinstalled along with the shift ball. I chose a 100th anniversary logo ball from Speed Dawg. The over all look, fit, finish and function are great. All these pieces combined give the center console a very unique look for an automatic.

Looks great now you just need to go in and fix the shifter boot(if you want) to get rid of the gap at the front.
Here's some pic of they way it will look after the mods to the boot.

LSX Camaro · 10-17-2013, 10:32 PM

Yes, there was a small gap between the boot and the top of the bezel. After a few adjustments and a slight modification the gap is gone.

kmcd · 10-18-2013, 02:26 AM

George makes good stuff. I have one of his shifters with the tap-shift buttons on the side. Best mod for the money on the L99.

skulka222 · 08-21-2014, 12:16 PM

either my screw is stripped or im losing it but when taking out the torx screw i cant get it to budge, ive been unscrewing it for almost 10 minutes and have had nothing. any ideas?

skulka222 · 08-21-2014, 12:37 PM

It just keeps turning and turning nothing happening, and it cant be stripped because it would come out...

JewelSS · 12-13-2014, 12:40 PM

Ya try and pull it off it is probably loose but stuck in the hole. Pull the handle off and bang it out or use a small magnet to get it out.

JB12ZL1 · 05-02-2015, 01:43 PM

I love it...I just ordered one in black.

thatnewguy · 12-17-2016, 12:27 PM

My shifter screw to the original handle fell inside assembly anyway to take out

09-26-2013, 10:21 PM	#1
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Automatic Shifter Handle Install I received my shift handle from forum sponsor CFD this week. This handle replaces the factory shifter on the L99 Automatic and will accommodate an aftermarket shift ball or handle. I decided to switch over to the LS3 manual boot. Installation is straight forward and can be done in 15 minutes. First step is to remove the bezel/gauge pod around the shifter. It unclips by lifting up. There is a wire harness to unplug in the left rear. Next the shift handle is removed. There is a small plug on the front side of the shifter. With this removed the 20 torx screw can be removed. The handle will pull up and off the shift mechanism. There are four 7mm screws that hold down the shifter trim. With these removed the shift bezel will unclip. The CFD shifter is supplied with an O-ring and screw. Install the O-ring over the factory shifter, apply a small amount of grease to the top plastic lever and install the CFD shifter. Then tighten the supplied screw. I decided to install the LS3 manual shift boot. There is a machined groove in the shift handle that will help hold the boot in place. On the inside I installed a zip tie that will secure the boot in the groove. The shift boot is then pulled down over the shifter and screwed into place. Manual shift boot, GM part number: 92247493 The gauge pack is then reinstalled along with the shift ball. I chose a 100th anniversary logo ball from Speed Dawg. The over all look, fit, finish and function are great. All these pieces combined give the center console a very unique look for an automatic.

09-26-2013, 11:52 PM	#4
JewelSS Norcal Camaros Drives: 2010 Red Jewel 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Posts: 759 View My Garage	That looks awesome, how does one go about obtaining one of these? __________________ Blaque Diamond Wheels BD23's 20x10, Hankook V12 275, AAC footwell lighting, Switchback LED's, AAC Mailslot scanner, AAC underhood, grill & underbody led lighting, AAC Plasma fogs, Eagle eye HIDs, RJT Painted calipers, RJT painted engine bay, Viteese Paddle Shifters, CFD Hurst style Shifter, RJT painted speedo & gauge trim, RotoFab CAI, TSP 2" Headers with full 3" XS Power exhaust, Granatelli Slotted rotors & Hawk HPS pads, ACS Side Rockers, ACS Front splitter, ZL1 Grill, Havoc Rear diffuser, BMR 1.4 Springs, BMR Strut tower brace, BMR F/R Sway Bars, BMR Trailing Arms,

09-27-2013, 12:15 AM	#5
JorgeSS Mayhem SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 SW/IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ROMA, TX Posts: 949	+1 __________________ Mayhem SS - 6.2, Roto-Fab CAI, Pacesetter Headers/Magnaflow X-pipe, Built by TMS, Tuned by File La Muerte Z71 - Stock 5.3 Tuned by File

10-18-2013, 02:26 AM	#9
kmcd 1,425 hp / supercharged Drives: (2010 2SS/L99) (1999 Corvette) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,104	George makes good stuff. I have one of his shifters with the tap-shift buttons on the side. Best mod for the money on the L99. __________________ "If it's too loud...well, you know the rest."

12-13-2014, 12:40 PM	#12
JewelSS Norcal Camaros Drives: 2010 Red Jewel 2SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Nor-Cal Bay Area Posts: 759 View My Garage	Ya try and pull it off it is probably loose but stuck in the hole. Pull the handle off and bang it out or use a small magnet to get it out. __________________ Blaque Diamond Wheels BD23's 20x10, Hankook V12 275, AAC footwell lighting, Switchback LED's, AAC Mailslot scanner, AAC underhood, grill & underbody led lighting, AAC Plasma fogs, Eagle eye HIDs, RJT Painted calipers, RJT painted engine bay, Viteese Paddle Shifters, CFD Hurst style Shifter, RJT painted speedo & gauge trim, RotoFab CAI, TSP 2" Headers with full 3" XS Power exhaust, Granatelli Slotted rotors & Hawk HPS pads, ACS Side Rockers, ACS Front splitter, ZL1 Grill, Havoc Rear diffuser, BMR 1.4 Springs, BMR Strut tower brace, BMR F/R Sway Bars, BMR Trailing Arms,

09-26-2013, 10:40 PM	#2
SSx2JAMES Drives: 2000 Camaro SS + 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 270 View My Garage	looks good.is there a button on the ball to engage the gears like the oem knob?

09-26-2013, 10:57 PM	#3
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	The shifter pushes down to engage out of Park.

09-27-2013, 12:25 AM	#6
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	You can contact CFD for the shifter. Info in this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309726

10-17-2013, 10:32 PM	#8
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Yes, there was a small gap between the boot and the top of the bezel. After a few adjustments and a slight modification the gap is gone.

08-21-2014, 12:16 PM	#10
skulka222 Drives: 2012 M6 Victory Red Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 157	either my screw is stripped or im losing it but when taking out the torx screw i cant get it to budge, ive been unscrewing it for almost 10 minutes and have had nothing. any ideas?

08-21-2014, 12:37 PM	#11
skulka222 Drives: 2012 M6 Victory Red Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Boston Posts: 157	It just keeps turning and turning nothing happening, and it cant be stripped because it would come out...

05-02-2015, 01:43 PM	#13
JB12ZL1 Drives: victory red Camaro ZL1 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lynnfield Ma Posts: 492 View My Garage	I love it...I just ordered one in black.

12-17-2016, 12:27 PM	#14
thatnewguy Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 75	My shifter screw to the original handle fell inside assembly anyway to take out