TCI Cheetah shifter install

• Jan 14, 2021

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I'm going to install a Cheetah shifter in 68 Charger. Currently transmission is out and engine is in. Whats better: install shifter first then trans or trans then shifter? Never installed an after market shifter. Any advise on install would be appreciated. Thanks
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• Jan 15, 2021

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Either way works. You can bolt it down easier if there’s no trans in the car. Great shifter, just keep the cable off the exhaust.

 

• Jan 15, 2021

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Cable routing will be easier with the trans installed.
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• Jan 15, 2021

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I've done it both ways a few times. With trans out, it's a little easier depending on how the actual shifter mount needs to attach to the tunnel. You also need to figure where the cable routing will go.

 

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I just did mine, it was kind of tight drilling the hole and routing the cable with the trans in, but either way can be done.

 

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Thanks all. Tomorrow I'll remove the factory console and install the shifter, then the trans. Appreciate your input.
Frank