Hello All,

I have a 2003 C5 ZO6 with a bunch of modifications on it including a Spec III clutch and a short-throw shifter. Most of the time, I can't engage 2nd gear from any other gear, but I can generally engage it as the starting gear when fully stopped. There have also been several times when this happened in 4th and 6th gears. In addition, when I go to reverse, sometimes the car engages into a higher forward gear instead. Some insights on these problems would beVERY appreciated!

 

Whoa Dude, these old eyes can't read that small script. Had to get out my magnifier!
One word, "adjustments".

 

Starship is right, we're a bunch of old boys here and that fine print is way hard to see. As far as your tranny is concerned, I also have to agree with starship on shift linkage adjusment and maybe bad syncro rings on those gears affected, good luck.

 

Sorry Guys. I hope this size helps better. Thank you for the advice. I'll have to get under the car and look at the linkage then.

 

Ya, that's better!
Ya don't have to yell though!!! My hearing is still fairly good!

 

I'm gonna give a "3rd" on the shift linkage adjustment vote here. The Hurst shifter I had on my ol' Mustang had issues just like that; took 3 sets of adjustments to get it just right. Once adjusted, it was a thing 'o beauty.