7th gen shifter hack in a 5th gen

[clem24]

Hi guys,

So I've been reading up with positive enthusiasm on hacking the 7th gen shifter and sticking it into the 5th gen. Now, my question is, does it have to be the 5 speed out of a GT, or does the stick from a 6 speed GTS also work? Secondly, if this shifter works in our 5th gen cars, then can we simply buy aftermarket short shifters for the 7th gen and stick them in our car? These seem much easier to get on ebay and are generally cheaper. They usually say it is compatible with both the 5 and 6 speeds.

[xav_hlub_koj]

dude... you've got to let me know how it goes... that would just save me some loop... thanks..

-proj celica

[xav_hlub_koj]

i might just have what you're looking for... check it out...

http://toyotacelicaonline.com/shiftermod.htm

if you decide to do it, let me know how it goes... i'd be the first to try it if my darn gasket's hadn't blown on me... now i have to wait for a new motor... or new parts...

well, good luck...

-proj celica

[clem24]

That's the article I saw, but... I just don't know whether they are referring to the GT 5spd or the GTS 6 spd or if they are the same...