Column Shift linkage

the ecu for the engine/trans is the eec-V so i am going to use a tweecar r/t to program the engine and trans.

 

well hey guys i have a c4 ans headman 88400 headers and the auto shift linkage doesnt fit the v8. so what do i have to do. because i thought with shorty headers i could keep the mechanical shift linkage. are i-6 different than v8s.

 

You can convert a v8 column linkage to a single down rod to the trans from the column pivot and it works flawless you completely eliminate the bell crank pivot did it to my 72 Comet. Lokar makes a kit to do it very easy if you have some fabricating skills now working on a ratcheting column based shifter with all factory appearances!!!!!!

 

well i am wondering im sitting here not knowing what to do.
ok is the v8 and i-6 linkage different?
and if i have a 1979 ltdii column shift could i take it off that

 

I'm in a similar boat- I think the linkage was missing when I got my car but I definately want to keep the column shift, is it easy to convert to cable? I can do most things myself no probs, but never worked on an auto before! I also want some decent headers which I gather dont fit with rigid linkages.

 

Yes....the linkage is different from a 6 cyl to a V-8.

I doubt the LTD stuff will work.

 

so where can i get a v8 linkage?

 

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Hi can you post a picture of that linkage setup thanks

 

do you have the picture of the modified linkage?

 

this is the diagram from ford.

 

Hi any info on how to make this work, appreciated.

 

I only have the diagram, hard to find that v8 linkage mustang or falcons might work.

 

Can you post a pictures of that pls greatly appreciated thanks

 

I think I've got a set of the V8 column shift linkage that I don't need. PM me if your interested. - Matt