Is short shift linkage worth the effort? 88 944 S

[Tsunamiboy]

The car shifts well enough but have enjoyed short shift in other Porsches although in my 996 it created a problem shifting into reverse which was fine before installing short shift. I don't want to install one in my 944 and be diissapointed.

[944 Ecology]

You will be disappointed. Shorter throws imply increased force to make the throw.

A well adjusted and well lubricated 944 shifting assembly is just right.

[mistertate]

But it would be worth looking at your shifter with the boot off. The pin that acts on the shift rod takes a barrel shape, bringing slop. If it’s bad you can replace or fix it. I saw some one once drilled it out and replaced it with a bolt, tack-welded into place

[originalowner]

The best answer is only944's shifter. For only $71, it fixes Porsche's design error which leads to wear out slop in the shifter. Porsche could have drilled one hole, threaded it and put in a Zerk fitting, then added it to the maintenance schedule. But they didn't.

[v2rocket_aka944]

I say YES the short shifter is worth it, feels great.

[J1NX3D]

I enjoyed mine

[jmitro]

Originally Posted by originalowner

The best answer is only944's shifter. For only $71, it fixes Porsche's design error which leads to wear out slop in the shifter. Porsche could have drilled one hole, threaded it and put in a Zerk fitting, then added it to the maintenance schedule. But they didn't.

+1. this shifter is the sweet spot.
installed one and the shifting is much more precise and confident.
and it's pretty easy to install also

[Rasta Monsta]

With respect to George, the only944 unit is 100% awesome game changer. I love it.

[Ernie944]

If a good quality ...short shifter kit ...is properly install ,it will give you hours of pleasurable driving ,had one on my ex 83 -944 & never regrett it never look back..