Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Transaxle Convert Contour to rod shifter

Originally posted by Big Jim:

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I know that the rod shifter was an improvement on the Taurus SHO, but on the Contour, the cable shifter is an improvement over the rod shifter.

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I guess if you like that rubbery disconnected feel. Also worn 3rd gear synchros. You don't hear about pre98's with tranny issues. Hmm wonder why? If I bought an post 98 I'd probably convert it. The tranny has to be pulled I believe. It's not like the SHO's. The only reason Ford changed is because with the rod you have more "road feel". i.e. vibration. Who would want that?