Kilduff lightning rod shifter disection

The inner workings of a kilduff lightning rod shifter. With shorty rods and holes

[@MichaelBuieFilms]

Very nice to see the internal operation. Thanks!

[@A77uros]

Like Charles Hunger says, thanks for the demo! I already knew in theory how to operate Kilduff lightning rod shifter (3 stick manual drag race shifting for 4-speed automatic transmission), but now I know how it's mechanically done. I guess that they have spent lots of time to get so simple design. :-)

[@jimjakosh2506]

Heavy duty..you can really bang it into gear!

[@shawng7902]

The biggest thing is he figured out its better to pull upshift than push like Hurst does. In any car thats semi fast, its kinda hard to lean foward and shift

[@chuck_machine]

Thanks for the demo!

[@thomaslong6416]

Charles Hunger your welcome it's a real quality piece

[@mieguistumas]

So... How does it work? Ir is basically moving the plate, which tells computer when to switch gears or there is some mechanical linkage to the actual transmission? I really don't know :D

[@RustyCanadien]

Not computer controlled, it's all by cable

[@thomaslong6416]

These lightning rods use the standard B&M cable that is behind most all aftermarket shifters real simple set up

[@operationrestore3308]

I have a set in my cutlass shifts 4l80 with manual valve body works great killduff builds good stuff. I will never use anything but killduff

[@wzeng9653]

So when you are about to race, you can just go from d to 1?

[@thomaslong6416]

Yes throw it down into 1st then when ready pull back into 2nd then into 3rd without accedently going from 1st to 3rd, overshifting . Most cars will stay in 1st until you shift that can blow something up learn your shifting pattern

[@AMAmedia8]

What length are the shifters in the video?

[@chuck_machine]

Plus, you got a deal on the price, they are over $400 now.

[@gregl5677]

Lol my buddie just spent like 700 on his shifter and its just a basic ratchet shifter with trans brake for a th400. 400 dont seem half bad for this

[@ramiropinon1772]

can it be installed onto any automatic car? even a honda?

[@thomaslong6416]

Ramiro Pinon This particular model is for a gm thm 400 3 speed, will not work on a 4 speed. like most if not all shifters they are transmision specific, you should visit his website to see if he makes shifters for imports, www. Kildufmachine.com

[@carlwhetzel2759]

Where can I get one from

[@thomaslong6416]

carl Whetzel www.kilduffmachine.com This is his website. Each one is hand made!

[@Voiceoverguyfromch]

Are your hands ok? Your arms?

[@thomaslong6416]

Hi there, my hands and arms weakness are the result of a diving accident, I'm a quadriplegic after breaking my neck

[@Voiceoverguyfromch]

@@thomaslong6416 i was not meaning to be a jerk,......you unlocked a huge riiddle.....i want to put one in my BMW....DO YOU have any drawings

[@thomaslong6416]

LiesintheNews TruthintheMovies Please see the website Kilduff shifters. I am just a guy that bought one of their shifters their website as a phone number you can call his name is Brian really nice guy

[@Voiceoverguyfromch]

@@thomaslong6416 i know......but i wanna make my own.....im a metal fab guy....but ok....thanks

[@Exterminatingtraper]

Soo simple for a 500$ thing eh

[@Anarchy-Is-Liberty]

It's so beefy, the center knob is broke off!!

[@thomaslong6416]

I think u mean removed, so the chrome cover can be removed to show the inside.