# Shifter Question **URL:** \ **Category:** SON240sx Automotive\ **Created:** [April 5, 2004, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833 "2004-04-05T17:34:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/1 "2004-04-05T17:34:58Z")
Alrite guys, dont get all up on my back for this question… I had a civic, and my shift knob was very easy to change it was threaded. Now that i got my 1st 1990 240sx fastback… I want to put my shifter knob from the civic in the 240… now i tried unscrewing the stock knob and it didnt work whats the trick to this one? and im gonna gonna need a different knob? my knob has 4 different size thread inserts… but i dont think the 240 is threaded anyways… so how do i get it out!? thanks in advance 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![enyaw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a8b319/32.png) [@enyaw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/enyaw)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 6:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/2 "2004-04-05T18:05:31Z")
yes. it is treaded. you just gotta give it hell. it’ll come off, there’s no trick to it. ---
**Author:** ![dnash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f6c823/32.png) [@dnash](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dnash)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/3 "2004-04-05T18:08:54Z")
There are many ways to get the stock shift knob off. I’ll list a few: 1. Use a torch. 2. Buy a new transmission. 3. “Just give 'er!” -Adam Jantos The stock shifter is threaded, so make sure you are turning it counter-clockwise… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![koz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/koz/32/5478_2.png) [@koz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/koz)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 6:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/4 "2004-04-05T18:12:57Z")
if you don’t care about the stock knob, use vice grips on it. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/5 "2004-04-05T18:57:10Z")
> [@dnash](#): > > There are many ways to get the stock shift knob off. I’ll list a few: > > 1. Use a torch. > > 2. Buy a new transmission. > > 3. “Just give 'er!” -Adam Jantos > > The stock shifter is threaded, so make sure you are turning it counter-clockwise… 🙂 I’m going to have to agree with dnash on this one. 😉 Just give 'er dude… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/6 "2004-04-05T19:31:55Z")
OH Believe me I DID! Im definately gonna go with KOZ’s idea, VICE GRIPS BABY!! i just had to check first with you “pros” to make sure im not fuckin it up if i did turn it… THANKS ALOT! ---
**Author:** ![Racer\_XTREME](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Racer\_XTREME](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Racer_XTREME)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/7 "2004-04-05T20:13:05Z")
^^^ doesnt help too much, but mine ended up decent, a few scratches on the base. ---
**Author:** ![Sasha\_SG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sasha_sg/32/5477_2.png) [@Sasha\_SG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sasha_SG)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2004, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/8 "2004-04-05T20:55:25Z")
haha jantos is the man around around here trust me he knows how to give’r 😉 it hurts the next day but god is it ever worth it ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/9 "2004-04-06T09:24:22Z")
> [@Jesse](#): > > sasha ur just like a golf ball, in and out 18 times > > oh man i suc at the comedy BOOOOOO… SIT DOWN!!! Back on topic, Brandon did you end up getting it off? The shift knob that is 😉 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/10 "2004-04-06T09:30:38Z")
lol, ill let you know tonight, as the car is in for safety right now…and will be back later on tonite probably… one more question… s13 s14 which is which? ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 9:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/11 "2004-04-06T09:43:54Z")
S13 ![http://www.na.rim.or.jp/~keiakino/ksbar/artscg/sylvia-s13.JPG](http://www.na.rim.or.jp/~keiakino/ksbar/artscg/sylvia-s13.JPG) S14 ![http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i15/1530_3mg.jpg](http://us1.webpublications.com.au/static/images/articles/i15/1530_3mg.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![\_M\_aurice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/c5a1d2/32.png) [@\_M\_aurice](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_M_aurice)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/12 "2004-04-06T12:18:35Z")
You could grab the “knob”, then hold on to the “rod” hold on tyte (lol) and twist the knob left, and the shifter right. That usually does it for me. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/13 "2004-04-06T12:51:56Z")
Thanks for the idea… i’ll have the car back this evening, SHIFT\_SR20DET: so my 1990 240 hatch/fast back is neither of s13 or s14? ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/14 "2004-04-06T13:06:05Z")
Your 1990 Fastback is a RPS13. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 6:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/15 "2004-04-06T18:00:53Z")
coooool thanks and i couldnt get the shifter off with my hands… ill vice grip it in the morning… gotta install my system too 8) ---
**Author:** ![Dtown240](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dtown240/32/5482_2.png) [@Dtown240](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dtown240)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2004, 11:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/16 "2004-04-06T23:51:59Z")
1990 = S13 doesn’t matter if it’s a coupe or a fastback. ---
**Author:** ![SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b9bd4f/32.png) [@SHIFT\_KA24DET](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SHIFT_KA24DET)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/17 "2004-04-07T09:25:44Z")
> [@Dtown240](#): > > 1990 = S13 > > doesn’t matter if it’s a coupe or a fastback. Coupe S13 = 88.5 - 91.1 (CA18DE, CA18DET) PS13 = 91.1 - 93.9 (SR20DE, SR20DET) Fastback (180sx) RS13 = 89.3 - 90.12 (CA18DE, CA18DET) RPS13 = 91.1 - 98.12 (SR20DE, SR20DET) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/18 "2004-04-07T09:42:15Z")
You say mine is a RPS13 Fastback (180sx) \<-- mine is a 240sx RS13 = 89.3 - 90.12 (CA18DE, CA18DET) RPS13 = 91.1 - 98.12 (SR20DE, SR20DET) \<–mine is a KA24 i believe maybe not… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/19 "2004-04-07T10:02:14Z")
just went to try and take the shifter out, vice grips didn’t even work man, looks like im royally screwed!!! :evil: does it mean anything if my shift boot is attached to the bottom of the shift knob? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2004, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833/20 "2004-04-07T10:40:14Z")
you have a s13a [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/shifter-question/80833.md?page=2)