Barton Industries
Short Throw Shifter
SKU: BSTS-CHALL
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Mounts to
Drivetrain →Transmission
What You'll Need
Socket set, transmission fluid (you may lose some during install). Access from under the car is needed. Console trim removal tools are helpful.
Enthusiasts looking to improve their Challenger's performance
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Why Install This?
Benefits
- Moderate install — doable in a home garage with some mechanical experience
What Does This Do?
A short throw shifter reduces the distance your hand moves between gears by about 30%. This means faster, more precise shifts. The Barton is widely considered the best short throw shifter for the Challenger's TR-6060 transmission. Benefits: CNC-machined billet aluminum feels incredibly precise — no more vague, rubbery shift feel. The positive detent mechanism means you can feel exactly when you've engaged a gear, eliminating missed shifts. The reduced throw makes heel-toe downshifts much easier. Trade-offs: shift effort increases slightly because you're applying the same force over a shorter distance (leverage). Some owners find the shorter throws take a week of adjustment to stop over-shifting into the wrong gate. The stock rubber boot may need trimming to fit. Installation is straightforward — about 2 hours with basic tools, done from inside the car. If you have a manual Challenger, this should be one of your first mods.
Fitment Notes
TR-6060 6-speed manual transmission ONLY.
Technical Details
Reduces shift throw by 30%. Precision CNC-machined from billet aluminum. Positive shift detent eliminates missed gears. Direct bolt-on.
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