How-To Articles

December 2011 *Super Chevy* Installation of SHIFTWORKS® analog gauges into a 1966-67 Nova. Conversion replaces the warning lights, fuel gauge and clock or blank with: Fuel – Voltmeter and Water Temp – Oil Pressure
July 2011 *Muscle Car Review* - Bang Shift - Upgrading GM's Horseshoe Rachet Shifter
June 2009 *Muscle Car Power* " Slick Shifting" SHIFTWORKS® solves trans swap gear changes. Read the article in pdf format
December 2007 *Muscle Car Enthusiast* "Performance Upshift" A SHIFTWORKS® kit is used to modify the factory shifter in a 1971 Buick GS to work properly with a new TH200-4R OverDrive transmission.
Scott's Rants and Raves - SHIFTWORKS® In-dash Tachometer Conversion Kits for Novas: Part 2 - October, 2004 NovaResources.com
April 2004 *Nova Times* "700-R4 Shifter Conversion" A SHIFTWORKS® kit is used to convert the 68-74 Nova shifter to have all detents for a 700-R4 transmission
Spring 2004 *Super Chevy* "Chevelle Tech Talk" tells you how to install SHIFTWORKS® gauges conversion kits in your '66 and '67 Chevelle and El Camino.
October 2003 *Hot Rod Magazine* "Project Powerdriver" Hot Rod and GM teamed up and installed a LS6 crate motor, and the 4L65E automatic overdrive crate transmission into a 1967 Chevelle. They chose SHIFTWORKS® simple conversion kit to adapt the console shifter to 4L65E". Kit supplied by OPG
*Hot Rod Magazine* Tech Articles ’66 Chevy Nova
July 2003 *Super Chevy* "Nova Tech Talk" tells you how to install SHIFTWORKS® gauges conversion kits in your '66 and '67 Nova.
February 2003 *Super Chevy* "Chevelle Tech Talk" tells you how to install SHIFTWORKS® gauges conversion kits in your '66 and '67 Chevelle.
April 2002 *Chevy High Performance* (800-544-6478) "Swapping a TH700-R4 into your weekend cruiser" using a SHIFTWORKS® kit.
Trans-Fusion Want To Install An Automatic Overdrive? We Have What You Need. By Mike Petralia
April 2001 Corvette Fever "Throw another gear at it" - Installing a 700-R4 in a '77-81 Corvette. A SHIFTWORKS® kit is used to modify the shifter
April 2000 *Chevy High Performance* (800-544-6478) "Stealth Shift - Converting a 60s Factory Automatic Shifter for Overdrive Duty" A 67 Camaro PG shifter is converted using a SHIFTWORKS® kit.
July 1999 *Chevy High Performance* (800-544-6478) "Easy Overdrive - Swap Your TH350/400 for a 4L60700-R4" Swap performed on a 71 Z28 Camaro using a SHIFTWORKS® kit.
July 1999 *Chevy High Performance SPECIAL* (800-544-6478) "Easy Overdrive" How to swap a TH200-4R in Early Muscle Cars
. September 1998 *Car Craft* "Overdrive Trans Install" Overdrive in a 70 Chevelle
July 1998 *Super Chevy* "The Right Shift" How to keep the factory shifter after a 700-R4 upgrade. A 64 Chevelle shifter is converted with a SHIFTWORKS® kit.
. June 1998 *Chevy High Performance* (800-544-6478) "Easy Overdrive" How to swap a TH200-4R in Early Muscle Cars
October 1998 *High Performance Pontiac* "I Feel the Need…4-Speed part 3" The His and Hers 67 GTO shifter is converted by SHIFTWORKS® to work with the 200-R4 transmission.
June 1998 *High Performance Pontiac* "I Feel the Need. . .4-Speed part 2" A 200-4R is installed in a 67 GTO.
April 1998 *High Performance Pontiac* "I Feel the Need…4-Speed part 1" A 200-4R is installed in a 67 GTO.
March 1998 *Hot Rod TV Show* #12 features the installation of a new console and SHIFTWORKS® conversion kit in a 70 Chevelle wagon with an overdrive transmission.
November 1996 Hot Rod Magazine "Maximum Overdrive!" The 4180E is evaluated.
April 1995 *Hot Rod Magazine* "Crusher Camaro Part 5" the interior and shifter are installed. A SHIFTWORKS kit is used to convert the PG shifter to 700-R4 overdrive.
March 1995 *Hot Rod Magazine* "The Great Debate 700-R4 vs. 200-4R. Which is the Better Overdrive?"
December 1994 *Nova Times* "63-64 SS 350 Turbo/Powerglide Switch" A TH350 swap is performed and a clever bracket is designed to allow the continued use of the factory shifter. This shifter bolts to the tail housing of the PG, and is the same setup as the 63 Impala.
. November 1993 *Hot Rod Magazine* "Identifying GM Automatic Transmissions"
February 1993 *All Chevy* Magazine A 66 Chevelle Powerglide console shifter is converted to TH350/400 shifter.
March 1992 *Nova Times* "1965-67 Nova Powerglide Console Shifter" A 65-67 Nova shifter is converted to TH and Overdrive.
October 1991 *The Chevelle Report* "Shiftworks - Converting Automatics" A 66 Chevelle Powerglide console shifter is converted to TH350/400 shifter. Article Reprint
September 1991 *Hot Rod Magazine* "That's A Switch!" A 200-4R is installed in a column shift 65 Chevelle.
July 1988 *Hot Rod Magazine* "The 700 Club. The Granddaddy of Overdrive articles" A 700-R4 is installed in a 65 El Camino.