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BRZ / 86 Short shifter

Your BRZ / 86

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This page covers the US BRZ, FR-S, 86 and GR86.

Quicker, tighter shifts
Hard$230–$2601–2 hrs
All BRZ / 86 mods

Why do it

Cuts the distance between gears. Manual cars only.

Tools you'll need

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Parts to buy

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Steps

  1. Take apart the console

    • Remove the side trim and shifter trim, and take out the console.
    Watch this step (Billetworkz on a 2013-21) (0:22–3:02)

  2. Remove the stock shifter

    • Take it apart and out.
    Watch this step (3:02–4:55)

  3. Fit the new shifter

    • Fit and bolt it.
    Watch this step (4:55–8:00)

  4. Adjust the lockout

    • Set the reverse lockout.
    Watch this step (8:00–9:20)

  5. Put it back

    • Reassemble the console and knob.
    Watch this step (9:20–13:04)

  6. Take apart the console

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (Billetworkz on a 2022+) (0:39–1:51)

  7. Remove the shifter assembly

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (1:51–3:29)

  8. Remove from under the car

    • Finish removal.
    Watch this step (3:29–4:32)

  9. Assemble the new shifter

    • Build it.
    Watch this step (5:35–9:14)

  10. Install and adjust

    • Fit and set it.
    Watch this step (9:14–10:44)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.