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Cheetah Shifter Question #226079 02/15/09 07:30 PM 02/15/09 07:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 981 Way North Illinois JandJ_Racing OP super stock
JandJ_Racing OP super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 981 Way North Illinois	I have a reverse pattern cheeteah shifter. I was wondering about adding an electric or air solonoid. I dont think I have the correct gate pattern as I have to pull the shifter towards me to put it in third gear. Is there another gate pattern that I can put on my shifter or do I need a new or different shifter? Also what do guys like for solonoid shifters, brand? electric or air??

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: JandJ_Racing] #226080 02/15/09 08:09 PM 02/15/09 08:09 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico A Adobedude pro stock
Adobedude pro stock A Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico	Isn't the reverse or forward pattern shift set in the valve body? 2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: Adobedude] #226081 02/15/09 08:42 PM 02/15/09 08:42 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 396 California, USA P Phil Saran enthusiast
Phil Saran enthusiast P Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 396 California, USA	With the Cheetah shifter there are two shift pattern plates. (A) Reverse pattern PRN123 (black plate) (B) Manual forward pattern PRN321 (chrome plate) These are the two plates that came with mine. and the pattern is different between the two on one the bottom position (1st or 3dr)are on the left and on the other one it is on the right. Phil Saran Parker, Colorado

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: Phil Saran] #226082 02/15/09 10:32 PM 02/15/09 10:32 PM
Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico A Adobedude pro stock
Adobedude pro stock A Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,260 New Mexico	I have a Cheetah Shifter on my CRT 727, but I ordered it with a reverse pattern valve body. I had my choice of plates...I used the forward pattern plate because I liked how it had a gate to keep me pulling it straight into 3rd from 1st. Which I still do on occasion , I'm used to a ratchet shifter. 2001 Dodge Dakota 408 All Motor 11.27 @ 117.83 mph 2017 NM Mopar Challenge Series Champion.

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: Phil Saran] #226083 02/15/09 10:56 PM 02/15/09 10:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,406 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN... N NITROUSN I Live Here
NITROUSN I Live Here N Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,406 UPPER MICHIGAN, MARQUETTE COUN...	Quote: With the Cheetah shifter there are two shift pattern plates. (A) Reverse pattern PRN123 (black plate) (B) Manual forward pattern PRN321 (chrome plate) These are the two plates that came with mine. and the pattern is different between the two on one the bottom position (1st or 3dr)are on the left and on the other one it is on the right. There are more plates than that available. Call turbo action for the correct plate for your application. Dedenbear will sell you the correct air shift.

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: JandJ_Racing] #226084 02/15/09 11:10 PM 02/15/09 11:10 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 414 Indiana P Pentastar440 mopar
Pentastar440 mopar P Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 414 Indiana	I too have a Cheetah shifter with reverse pattern. It would seem to me that an electric solenoid could be hooked to the shift light in order to set the rpm to shift. Then the solenoid could be used for the 1-2 shift, then pull the 2-3 shift manually. It's the 1-2 shift that comes so fast. I have had trouble with my hand pulling the shifter from 1st gear into 2nd on launch. An electric solenoid for the 1-2 shift would eliminate an accidental 1-2 shift on launch, the 2-3 shift is not a problem to pull manually. I too would like to hear other opinions. '65 Belvedere II - 446-Indy,727 transbrake,Dana 4.56 '38 Plymouth 4Dr - 408SixPack, A518, Dana60 4:10

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: Pentastar440] #226085 02/15/09 11:25 PM 02/15/09 11:25 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 240 Pottstown, Pa. S sg1093 enthusiast
sg1093 enthusiast S Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 240 Pottstown, Pa.	I got my shifter from Biondio, came complete with shifter, correct gate and two air solenoids to activate 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd shifts. ACD makes on to I think.

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: sg1093] #226086 02/15/09 11:47 PM 02/15/09 11:47 PM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,162 s e mich ro23car super stock
ro23car super stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,162 s e mich	my t a shifter dont work worth a crap with air goes to 3rd i bought a ppp shifter imo a million time better

Re: Cheetah Shifter Question [Re: Pentastar440] #226087 02/16/09 12:16 AM 02/16/09 12:16 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 803 Fl. USA PS Arrow super stock
PS Arrow super stock Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 803 Fl. USA	Quote: I too have a Cheetah shifter with reverse pattern. It would seem to me that an electric solenoid could be hooked to the shift light in order to set the rpm to shift. Then the solenoid could be used for the 1-2 shift, then pull the 2-3 shift manually. It's the 1-2 shift that comes so fast. I have had trouble with my hand pulling the shifter from 1st gear into 2nd on launch. An electric solenoid for the 1-2 shift would eliminate an accidental 1-2 shift on launch, the 2-3 shift is not a problem to pull manually. I too would like to hear other opinions. That is what I did when I had an air shifted Cheetah...Shifted with the air for 1-2 and manually for 2-3

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