Twist Machine Paddle Shift with D9 Paddles (Black)
Get lightning fast shifts using the Twist Machine Paddle Shifter with D9 Paddles (Black) that turns your automatic into a paddle-shifted transmission! With a transmitter mounted in the paddle shifter and a receiver that connects to an electronic transmission controller, the paddle shifter offers a signal time of 5 milliseconds – faster than any mechanical manual or automatic floor shifter on the market today.
The paddle shifter's wireless design simplifies installation and allows for easy adaptation to your electronic automatic transmission.
Please read on for details before purchase; complexity varies by application.
Steering Wheel Mounting Style: Splined
Splined Shaft suits 1967-1994 GM splined steering columns, as well as most aftermarket steering columns from Ididit and Flaming River.
Finish: Brushed or Polished
Choose Brushed for the textured look. Choose Polished for our black mirror finish. In the case of the Black anodized units any polishing as required is done before anodizing for the best look.
Steering Wheel Adapter: 5-Bolt, 6-Bolt or None
Choose None when pairing the paddle shifter to a 9-bolt wheel, such as LeCarra, Budnik or Billet Specialties. Choose 5-Bolt for Grant steering wheels and 6-Bolt for Sparco and Momo.
The Paddle Shifter Requires:
Your Application May Also Require:
Installation:
The paddle shifter sends its signal from a transmitter mounted in the paddle shifter to a receiver that connects to the OEM manumatic or aftermarket electronic transmission controller. The transmission controller actuates the electric shift solenoids that control the forward gears.
An installation guide can be found here.
1. Bolt Paddle Shifter To Steering Column
The splined shaft fits 1967-1994 GM spline steering columns, as well as most aftermarket steering columns from Ididit and Flaming River.
2. Connect Receiver to Transmission Controller
Some basic electronics skills are required to convert factory-wiring signal.
The paddle shifter receiver accepts basic 12V ground and positive wires.
Cars equipped with factory manumatic capability (for example, +/- on the floor shifter) do not require an aftermarket transmission controller.
Cars with electronic transmission but without factory manumatic capability require an aftermarket transmission controller. We offer COMPUSHIFT controllers for GM and Ford electronic automatics. The paddle shifter is also compatible with controllers from TCI, Powertrain Control Solutions, Holley, Painless Wiring, GMPP and US Shift (Baumann Engineering).
3. Bolt Paddle Shifter To Steering Wheel
The paddle shifter pairs with 9-bolt billet wheels, such as LeCarra, Budnik and Billet Specialties that have at least a 3/4 inch offset. However, 5- and 6-bolt wheels, such as Sparco, Momo and Grant, require an adapter between the paddle shifter and steering wheel. Click above to choose the appropriate Steering Wheel Adapter when ordering.
NOTE: The paddle shifter does NOT work with airbag steering wheels. On vehicles factory-equipped with airbag steering wheels, paddle shifters should only be installed for racing applications.