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gmhitec · 06-19-2021, 01:08 PM

Hi gang, I forgot about this shifter ball from a 2002 SS. Does anyone know if there is a adapter I can use to install on my 2010 M6 with stock shifter? Tread pitch is 5/8 18.
Bought at Turkey Rod Rum a few years ago, it was his last one, claimed he could no longer make them because Mr. Bowtie came after him about copy right infringement. Cool knob Bowtie appears to be floating under the acrylic.

CamaroCracka · 06-19-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gmhitec

Hi gang, I forgot about this shifter ball from a 2002 SS. Does anyone know if there is a adapter I can use to install on my 2010 M6 with stock shifter? Tread pitch is 5/8 18.
Bought at Turkey Rod Rum a few years ago, it was his last one, claimed he could no longer make them because Mr. Bowtie came after him about copy right infringement. Cool knob Bowtie appears to be floating under the acrylic.

I once threaded the stock shifter shaft to adapt a Hurst handle. I think I saw it in the DIY section. I used a 14mm die and a Hurst adapter bushing.

Whitey 22lr · 06-20-2021, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroCracka

I once tapped the stock shifter shaft to adapt a Hurst handle. I think I saw it in the DIY section. I used a 14mm tap and a Hurst adapter bushing.

Try here. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...readed+shifter

This is a write up I did way back in 2011. It worked well for me and is still rock solid.

0stones0 · 06-20-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitey 22lr

Try here. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showt...readed+shifter

This is a write up I did way back in 2011. It worked well for me and is still rock solid.

Excellent write up, btw.
Would have went that route when I made mine but, was thinking about going with a Raceseng ball and those are 3/4 - 16. The OP having a 5/8 - 18 thread will more than likely have to make or find one (none that I know of, sorry) as the stock shifter doesn’t have enough meat for that thread size.

Whitey 22lr · 06-20-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Excellent write up, btw.
Would have went that route when I made mine but, was thinking about going with a Raceseng ball and those are 3/4 - 16. The OP having a 5/8 - 18 thread will more than likely have to make or find one (none that I know of, sorry) as the stock shifter doesn’t have enough meat for that thread size.

Looks great. Nice job

gmhitec · 06-26-2021, 11:49 AM

Thx for all the info, really want to use the Bowtie knob if I can.
BTW, changing the shifter on is 4th gen is so easy their nothing to it.
How about shifter change on a 5th gen (2010 SS2 m6)
Thx

Nate2SS · 06-26-2021, 05:47 PM

Just like others have said, I used a die on my stock shifter rod. Works like a charm, there’s a very in-depth write up somewhere here that I used and I followed it exactly and it turned out fine! Here’s an attached photo on how it might look when you’re done.

Whitey 22lr · 06-26-2021, 06:47 PM

[QUOTE=Nate2SS;11031107]Just like others have said, I used a die on my stock shifter rod. Works like a charm, there’s a very in-depth write up somewhere here that I used and I followed it exactly and it turned out fine! Here’s an attached photo on how it might look when you’re done.

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See post #3 of this thread.

06-19-2021, 01:08 PM	#1
gmhitec Drives: 77 z28 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Callahan FL Posts: 84	Shift knob adapter? Hi gang, I forgot about this shifter ball from a 2002 SS. Does anyone know if there is a adapter I can use to install on my 2010 M6 with stock shifter? Tread pitch is 5/8 18. Bought at Turkey Rod Rum a few years ago, it was his last one, claimed he could no longer make them because Mr. Bowtie came after him about copy right infringement. Cool knob Bowtie appears to be floating under the acrylic. Attached Images

06-26-2021, 05:47 PM	#7
Nate2SS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 68	Just like others have said, I used a die on my stock shifter rod. Works like a charm, there’s a very in-depth write up somewhere here that I used and I followed it exactly and it turned out fine! Here’s an attached photo on how it might look when you’re done. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS 6M: Hurst Short Throw Equipment, Speed Engineering Headers, Spectre CAI, BTR Stage 3 Camshaft 229/244 .630"/.615" 113+4, Chromoly Pushrods, .660" Springs with steel retainers.

06-26-2021, 11:49 AM	#6
gmhitec Drives: 77 z28 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Callahan FL Posts: 84	Thx for all the info, really want to use the Bowtie knob if I can. BTW, changing the shifter on is 4th gen is so easy their nothing to it. How about shifter change on a 5th gen (2010 SS2 m6) Thx

06-26-2021, 06:47 PM	#8
Whitey 22lr Drives: 2010 SS/RS Black, MT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 116	[QUOTE=Nate2SS;11031107]Just like others have said, I used a die on my stock shifter rod. Works like a charm, there’s a very in-depth write up somewhere here that I used and I followed it exactly and it turned out fine! Here’s an attached photo on how it might look when you’re done. [/QUOT See post #3 of this thread.