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1981 Ford Mustang Performance Shifter

Your 1981 Ford Mustang might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Performance Shifter product you desperately need.

We currently carry 3 Performance Shifter products to choose from for your 1981 Ford Mustang, and our inventory prices range from as little as $253.99 up to $293.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 1 different trusted brands of Performance Shifter products for the 1981 Ford Mustang. We only sell parts from trusted brands like B & M so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Performance Shifter for Your 1981 Ford Mustang

Search through our amazing selection of Performance Shifter products for your 1981 Ford Mustang to find exactly what you’re looking for. Compare prices and reviews to choose the best part for you.

B & M - Automatic Shifter, StarShifter (Part No. 80675)
Description
Features include NHRA/ IHRA reverse lockout, backup light switch, neutral safety switch, polished T-handle. Cable operated for quick installation and accurate shifting. For 2 and 3 speed applications.

Product Features:
Base Trims For Custom Fit
Cable Operated
Quick Installation
Accurate Shifting
NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
Includes Neutral Safety Switch
Polished Aluminum. T-Handle and Cable

5.0

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5.0

5.0

5

5

2013-02-21

5

5

had to exchange this shifter for a 4 spe

had to exchange this shifter for a 4 spe

Submitted 2013-02-21

By Hobbit

From Virginia Beach, VA

while I was looking this shifter over and found it wouldn't work for my application, I found it to be as beautiful as the B&M shifter I had in my other El Camino and I would imagine it worked as well as that one. I love these shifters.

Bottom Line recommended

while I was looking this shifter over and found it wouldn't work for my application, I found it to be as beautiful as the B&M shifter I had in my other El Camino and I would imagine it worked as well as that one. I love these shifters.

By Hobbit from Virginia Beach, VA

BOTTOM LINE recommended
from $293.99
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B & M - Automatic Shifter, Z-Gate (Part No. 80681)
Description
Reverse lockout meets NHRA and IHRA requirements. Includes neutral safety switch, backup light switch, black T-Handle. Fits most 3 Speed applications.

Product Features:
Base Trims To Custom Fit Floor
NHRA/IHRA Reverse Lockout Meets Requirements
Includes Neutral Safety Switch
Includes Backup Light Switch
Includes Black T-Handle and Cable
Includes Standard 5ft. Cable

4.5

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4.5

4.5

4

4

2020-09-17

4

4

Quick replace for floor shift

Quick replace for floor shift

Submitted 2020-09-17

By Fox

From Undisclosed

alittle clunky and hard to shift sometimes

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alittle clunky and hard to shift sometimes

By Fox from Undisclosed

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1

1

2017-08-06

1

1

i won't be buying again

i won't be buying again

Submitted 2017-08-06

By Jerry

From undisclosed

had to return it was for 3 speed not 4 speed

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had to return it was for 3 speed not 4 speed

By Jerry from undisclosed

BOTTOM LINE NULL

5

5

2016-10-09

5

5

Awesome

Awesome

Submitted 2016-10-09

By TonyM

From Spartanburg

Great product, works well with my performance application in my truck

Bottom Line recommended

Great product, works well with my performance application in my truck

By TonyM from Spartanburg

BOTTOM LINE recommended
from $273.99
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B & M - Automatic Shifter, Unimatic Shifter (Part No. 80775)
Description
The B&M Unimatic is an ideal replacement for column shift vehicles, includes neutral safety switch, 5 foot cable and a boot and plate.

Product Features:
Ideal As Column Shift Replacement
Includes Neutral Safety Switch
Includes Black T-Handle
Backup Light Not Available
Includes 5 ft. Cable and Hardware
Includes Boot and Plate

4.5

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4.5

4.5

5

5

2017-09-19

5

5

Would buy again.

Would buy again.

Submitted 2017-09-19

By Daniel

From undisclosed

Super easy to install, works nice.

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Super easy to install, works nice.

By Daniel from undisclosed

BOTTOM LINE NULL

5

5

2011-07-12

5

5

Great product great price

Great product great price

Submitted 2011-07-12

By Daniel "Doc" Turner

From Abilene Texas

Awesome shifter, easy to install

Bottom Line recommended

Awesome shifter, easy to install

By Daniel "Doc" Turner from Abilene Texas

BOTTOM LINE recommended

3

3

2011-01-03

3

3

Grab some gears

Grab some gears

Submitted 2011-01-03

By Moose

From Mather, WI

It was pretty easy to install. I put it in a s10 blazer with a 383 engine and a 700r4 trans. Using factory linkage wasn't going to work. But this was an easy fix. I prefer ratching shifters but none were tall enough for my needs. I do wish it had a indicator as to what gear you were in. A reverse lockout would be nice.

Bottom Line recommended

It was pretty easy to install. I put it in a s10 blazer with a 383 engine and a 700r4 trans. Using factory linkage wasn't going to work. But this was an easy fix. I prefer ratching shifters but none were tall enough for my needs. I do wish it had a indicator as to what gear you were in. A reverse lockout would be nice.

By Moose from Mather, WI

BOTTOM LINE recommended
from $253.99
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