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Old 09-28-2003, 02:28 AM
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auto trans 2.73/ 1st gear blocker shifter question.
where do i cut the 1st gear blocking plate? which piece is it? I have some 3.42 gears coming next week.
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Old 09-28-2003, 05:55 AM
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should be a thick square rubber bump stop towards the 2nd gear side of the shifter. if so then cut the liittle rubber bump stop in half . if you dont have that rubber bump stop. just put the shifter in 2nd and see what is stopping it from going to first and eliminate/fix it. Hope this helps...........
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Old 09-28-2003, 01:55 PM
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I will look for rubber stopper...
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Old 09-28-2003, 02:34 PM
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Just pull the shifter plate off and pull the shifter down until it stops, you will see the plastic block. about 1/2" by 1/2"
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Why did GM decide to block off first with cars with 2.73's?
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Old 09-28-2003, 06:09 PM
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Why did GM decide to block off first with cars with 2.73's?
Because they're stupid. Thats my best guess. I had to do the same thing, but since I got the converter I just leave it in drive all the time.
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Looks like I have a project for tomorrow

Can't wait to get rid of my 2.73s
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Old 09-28-2003, 07:22 PM
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Originally posted by CamaroGuy22
Why did GM decide to block off first with cars with 2.73's?
It was due to a noise requirement that was not met when the car was downshifted to 1st gear, so they just eliminated the ability to downshift it. Simple and cheap (and easily remedied ).


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Because they're stupid.
Would you rather they put on a more restrictive exhaust instead?
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Old 09-28-2003, 07:30 PM
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Originally posted by ibanez6rg
Looks like I have a project for tomorrow

Can't wait to get rid of my 2.73s
yeah i went to 3:73's what a difference.....have fun changing them though its REAL FUN..........
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Why waste the time and energy to tear apart the console and cut something when all you have to do is yank back really hard? It works in mine.
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the main reason I want it out is that I am going to install 3.42s also dude. Soon.
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Old 09-28-2003, 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by LS1_03
Why waste the time and energy to tear apart the console and cut something when all you have to do is yank back really hard? It works in mine.
I try not to be abussive to my car
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Originally posted by ibanez6rg
I try not to be abussive to my car
Haha, I didn't mean it like I'm trying to rip the shifter into the back seat. Just a lil tug is all it takes and it's in first.
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Originally posted by LS1_03
Haha, I didn't mean it like I'm trying to rip the shifter into the back seat. Just a lil tug is all it takes and it's in first.
Ur an abuser JP


Anyways, shoebox, you can shift into first with 3.23 gears correct? So is first gear with 2.73's alot louder than first gear with 3.23's? I am stumped lol
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why would they do it in the 2.73 cars? wouldnt the 3.23 cars go through 1st faster?
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