Replacing the stock shifter in your SRT-4 requires the removal of the shift knob & boot, center console, and shift cables. This install should take no longer than an hour and requires simple hand tools.

Required Tools:
• 13mm socket
• Phillips screwdriver
• Large flathead screwdriver
• Pliers

Remove Center Console

Remove the stock shift knob by pulling up. You may have to engage 4th gear then pull towards the dome light. Now remove the shifter boot by prying on the sides with your hands and pull up. Both of these items should be remove without the use of any tools.

There are 6 screws on the center console. Each front cup holder contains a Phillips screw, remove them. The 4 remaining screws can be found inside the center console compartment, remove them using a Phillips screwdriver.

Engage the emergency/parking brake as far as you can. You can now remove the center console by pulling up and back. I find it easier to rest the entire center console on the back seat while working on the shifter.

Remove Stock Shifter

There are 2 clips holding the shifter cables on each side of the shifter. Without damaging the cables, use a large flat head screwdriver or pliers to remove the clips. You may also employ a hammer while using the base of the shifter as leverage, but I will leave this up to you.

The cables are also connected to the shifter with a bushing on each side. You can 'snap' them out of the shifter studs by pulling on them. Depending on how hard they are to pull out you may be able to use your hands or employ a tool, just be careful and do not break them.

You are now ready to remove the shifter. Use a 13mm socket to remove the 4 bolts securing the shifter, 1 per corner. Pull shifter up and out of the studs. Now pull back until the cables slide out, then move them to the side and remove the shifter from the car.

Install New Shifter

Installing your new shifter is a simple matter of reversing the previous steps.

Slide the cables in through the side of the slots, now move the shifter towards the front of the car and slide the cables in place.

Locate the 4 studs and drop the shifter in place, use the 13mm bolts to secure the shifter.

Install the bushings on each side of the shifter by pushing on them. Now install the clip on each side of the shifter to secure the cables. You may use a small hammer to tap them in place.

Slide the center console back into place by making sure the emergency/parking brake and shifter fit through the slots. Use the 6 screws to secure the center console.

Install the shifter boot and knob. You're all done.

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• July 9, 2008, 10:33 am - Juan Pereda (http://www.snailmotorsports.com)

  David,

  Thanks for the comments. Did your Boomba BOV include 3 different springs? If so, which one did you install? The spring tension will make a difference in it operates. If you plan on sticking with the stock turbo the Boomba BOV will probably be OK. If you go with a modified big wheel turbo like the E1 then I would encourage you to go with a different setup. Either the Mopar blue plate you are running now, the stock surge valve, or an external BOV. Boomba's BOV has been blamed for turbo failure in the past... mainly with PTP's SST. Even with the softest spring it does not allow boost to vent early or quickly enough.

• July 8, 2008, 8:29 pm - David Saenz

  I love the site and all the information you have provided. I recently installed the boomba 3rd gen bov similar to the one you show. However when it releases air it has a slight flutter similar to compressor surge. I was wondering if you experienced this on your setup. My SRT is stage 0 and completely stock. This was going to be my first mod but I have gone back to the mopar blue plate as a precaution. Thanks for your time. P.S. I have spoken to boomba and they say the sound is normal. I am just reluctant to trust a sales dept. Thanks again.

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