Pair of Art Carr style Winters Lockout Shifters set on a white background
Close-up of a winters lockout shifter with an integrated safety shift gate feature, labeled on a white background.
Winters shifter with side plate mounting instructions on a white background
Technical diagram of console dimensions for standard and universal side plate mounts with labeled parts and measurements.
Winters Sidewinder Shifter for TH400 – Lockout Shifter
Winters Lockout Shifter with Standard console mount with &
Winters Lockout Shifter with universal side plate mount and Sidewinder logo on a white background

Winters Sidewinder Shifter for TH400 – Lockout Shifter

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The Art Carr–Winters TH400 Lockout Shifter (Stock Pattern) delivers race proven strength with a forward (standard) shift pattern for GM Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmissions. This version comes fully assembled in a standard Winters plastic console and includes a 5-foot cable along with mounting hardware. Designed for drag racing, Ultra4, rock bouncers, mud trucks, and high horsepower street/strip builds, this Sidewinder features a mechanical reverse lockout that makes it physically impossible to accidentally shift into reverse from any forward gear.

Meets the safety requirements of most major American racing sanctioning bodies, including:

  • National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
  • International Hot Rod Association (IHRA)
  • SCORE International
  • Best in the Desert (BITD)
  • NASCAR (Dirt and Pavement Modifieds/Late Models)
  • Sprint Cars (305, 360, 410)
  • Drag Racing
  • ULTRA4 Racing

Note: We highly recommend reading your specific rule book; it is essential for safety and technical compliance.


Specifications
  • Transmission Compatibility: GM TH400 (Turbo-Hydramatic 400)
  • Shift Pattern: Stock / Forward Pattern
  • Lockout: Yes
  • Neutral Safety Switch: Yes
  • Cable Included: Yes (5 ft, 3 travel, double-clip, IDI433360)
  • Mounting: Console or flat-mount capable

Fitment
  • GM TH400 automatic transmissions
  • Works with correct TH400 linkage kit (Winters P/N 1095)
  • Ideal for manual or performance valve body applications
  • Rock Bouncer Communities: A top choice for "Rock Rods" and competitive bouncers.
  • W.E. Rock & Regional Rock Crawling: The "Rock Crawler" gate plate option is specifically used in these competitions to allow quick, precise shifts between forward and reverse. 

Tech Insight

Unlike many aftermarket shifters that rely on spring tension, the Winters gated design physically guides the shift rod into each gear slot. This provides a mechanical, positive snap-in feel — especially important in high-RPM racing or harsh off-road environments where missed shifts can cause major damage.

The rotating cable guide also makes it easier to mount in tight rock buggy interiors or custom dash layouts — something especially valuable in tube chassis builds.

  • Can be removed from the Winters plastic console
  • Can be dash-mounted or custom console mounted
  • Rotatable gold cable guide allows multiple ergonomic orientations