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The Winters SideWinder Lockout Shifter for Ford C6 Transmissions gives builders positive mechanical gear selection with an added reverse lockout for racing, rock crawling, mud trucks, and high-horsepower off-road builds. The SideWinder uses a stepped steel gate to physically guide the shift handle through each transmission position instead of relying on spring-loaded shift mechanisms.
The lockout design adds another level of protection between the forward gears and Reverse. The driver must intentionally operate the lockout and move the shifter through the correct gate before Reverse can be selected, helping prevent an accidental shift into Reverse during aggressive driving or competition use. The lockout configuration also includes a neutral safety switch that can be incorporated into the vehicle's starting circuit.
Available Shift Patterns:
Includes:
Competition Note: Reverse lockouts and neutral safety switches are commonly required in racing applications, but requirements vary by organization and class. Always verify the current rulebook for your specific racing organization before finalizing the vehicle.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Winters Performance Products |
| Product Type | Automatic Transmission Lockout Shifter |
| Shifter Series | SideWinder |
| Transmission Compatibility | Ford C6 |
| Shift Pattern | Standard or Reverse Pattern |
| Shift Mechanism | Mechanical Stepped-Gate Design |
| Reverse Lockout | Yes |
| Neutral Safety Switch | Yes |
| Cable | 5-Foot, 3-Inch Travel Push-Pull Cable |
| Console | Included |
| Assembly | Ships Fully Assembled |
Designed For:
Installation Notes:
For fabricated consoles and tube chassis installations, the Wide Open Design Winters Shifter Mounting Brackets provide a rigid, pre-drilled mounting point for the SideWinder housing.
The lockout version adds a mechanical mechanism that requires an intentional action before the shifter can be moved into Reverse. This provides additional protection against accidentally selecting Reverse during aggressive driving or competition use.
The shifter gate needs to match the valve body and actual shift sequence of your C6. A conventional automatic C6 uses the Standard Pattern, while a C6 equipped with the corresponding reverse-pattern or reverse-manual valve body requires the Reverse Pattern.
No. The shifter gate only determines the path the SideWinder handle follows. It does not change the internal operation of the transmission. A Reverse Pattern gate should only be used with a C6 already configured for the matching shift sequence.
The neutral safety switch provides a circuit that can be incorporated into the vehicle's starting system to prevent the engine from being started in an unsafe gear position. The switch must be properly wired during installation for this function to work.
Five feet works for many conventional front-engine installations. Custom tube chassis, unusual cockpit layouts, or builds requiring the cable to route around headers and drivetrain components may require a different cable length.
Start with both the SideWinder and the transmission selector in Neutral. Adjust the cable at the transmission linkage, then cycle through every shifter position and verify that the C6 fully reaches each corresponding transmission detent without binding or loading the cable.
No. Safety requirements vary by racing organization, class, and vehicle. Always check the current rulebook for your specific class before assuming the shifter or lockout configuration meets competition requirements.
