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Cadillac Forums: What shifter is better, B&M, Katech, or UUC
Is $170.00 worth it for the UUC shift knob? Seems like a lot of money for a shift knob that doesn't really look that nice. Does the weighted feel justify the price tag?
Just from a Newtonian-physics standpoint, that thing'll slow your shifting down or just require more force to get it started, as in F=ma.
I have the UUC shifter and knob and happy with both.
The extra weight makes the shifting feel smoother and for actually slowing down the shifts I will leave that one to the experts here on the forum.
If your concerned with cost, Change out the rubber bushings with the UUC version ($30 i think through Lindsay) and look at a heavier knob. I'm sure there are other knobs that are cheaper then the UUC and will work well. No matter which shifter you pick I would replace the rubber bushings.
The UUC was quieter then stock and the shifts are smoother but the bushings made the biggest difference.
Is $170.00 worth it for the UUC shift knob? Seems like a lot of money for a shift knob that doesn't really look that nice. Does the weighted feel justify the price tag?
You have to decide on the price and looks yourself (mine was a gift).
The knob makes it feel much better than just the short shifter and new bushings. The weight makes the shift smoother, and it feels solid in your hand.
It took me a long time to justify spending so much money on just a shifter. But now that its done, I'm happy with my purchase. I'd rather spend a lot of money on something that works well, than save money on a product that doesn't do such a good job.
Not telling you wich one to buy. Just saying the shifter and bushings will make driving your V much more pleasant. A heavy knob will make it twice as nice.
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I'm about to order a shifter too and I am leaning towards the B&M. It looks like it is not threaded. What shift knobs will it accept? Does anyone know if this one will work with the B&M?
I'm about to order a shifter too and I am leaning towards the B&M. It looks like it is not threaded. What shift knobs will it accept? Does anyone know if this one will work with the B&M?
I really like the looks of the ZO6 knob and I would like to use that one if I can.
I don't know if that one would fit, but I can tell you that the B&M comes with a threaded hole in top center of the stick. They supply a screw and washer, and if you can pop the top cover off that knob then you might be able to use the supplied screw and washer to secure it. I just used the stock knob because it clicks right on.
Thanks for the reply. What other shift knob options are there for the B&M? I've been searching and reading all day and all I have are more questions than answers.
So the UUC shifter is threaded but it seems the common shift knob is the phallic one and the stock boot does not fit on the shaft. Is this correct?
The B&M is not threaded and the options are stock knob, MOMO knob with set screw or the GTO conversion.
Are there any other options out there? Does anyone know the diameter of the B&M shaft?
UUC Uses the stock boot and the shifter is not threaded. The knob has a rouund hole and uses a set screw to lock it onto the shaft. The UUC shifter is cut to match the stock one on the top.
You can use the UUC knob on the stock shaft and the Stock knob on the UUC shifter.
The first mod to my "V" was a UUC shifter..... So far, including the skip shift, polished maggie, Kooks headers, Corsa exhaust, cadillac racing suspension, 160 degree t-stat, fusion plugs, Performance wires, Kool Socks, etc., the UUC has been without question the best investment that I have made in this vehicle
) ll MAGGIE coming off soon 
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