Two black Winters SideWinder Shifters for Powerglide with metallic knobs on a white background
Art Carr - Winters SideWinder shifter with safety shift gate feature on a white background
Winters Powerglide Standard Shifter with side plate mounting instructions and "Sidewinder" branding on a white background
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Technical diagram of off road winters sidewinder shifter console dimensions with labeled parts and measurements.
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Shifter overview educational video
Universal side plate mount winters shifter standard pattern on a white background
Black console mount with a shifter on a white background, featuring the Sidewinder logo.
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Two black Winters SideWinder Shifters for Powerglide with metallic knobs on a white background
Art Carr - Winters SideWinder shifter with safety shift gate feature on a white background
Winters Powerglide Standard Shifter with side plate mounting instructions and "Sidewinder" branding on a white background
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Technical diagram of off road winters sidewinder shifter console dimensions with labeled parts and measurements.
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Shifter overview educational video
Universal side plate mount winters shifter standard pattern on a white background
Black console mount with a shifter on a white background, featuring the Sidewinder logo.
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter
Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter

Winters Sidewinder PowerGlide Gated Shifter

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Winters SideWinder Automatic Shifter 
for Powerglide Transmission

Unlike standard shifters that rely on spring-loaded levers, the Art Carr - Winters SideWinder Gated Shifter for Powerglide utilizes a mechanical guard bar and a stepped steel gate to govern gear selection. This design eliminates the risk of "jamming" common in spring-actuated systems and ensures positive gear engagement through physical stops.

The gate is engineered with a fail safe physical barrier that prevents the shift rod from entering the reverse gate from any forward gear. To reach reverse, the operator must intentionally navigate the rod through a specific offset in the steel gate, making an accidental shift into reverse mechanically impossible during high-speed forward operation. Each Winters Powerglide automatic gated shifter arrives fully assembled in its own console and includes the hardware you need to get it installed quickly.

Includes:

  • Fully assembled Winters SideWinder Powerglide Gated Shifter
  • 5 ft. shifter cable
  • Shift linkage hardware
  • Integrated steel safety guard
Specifications
  • Model: Powerglide Winters SideWinder Gated Shifter
  • Guard Bar: Mechanical, fail-safe design
  • Cable Length: 5 ft.
  • Construction: Steel safety gate with Winters-engineered shift mechanism
  • Operation: No springs, no levers, no jam points
  • Installation: Includes cable & hardware
Fitment

The Winters SideWinder Powerglide Race Shifter can be installed on:

  • Powerglide Transmission

For those mounting the shifter into a custom center console or tube chassis, the Wide Open Design Shifter Mounting Brackets provide a rigid foundation that prevents shifter "flex" during aggressive gear changes. It is pre-drilled for a bolt-on fit with the Sidewinder housing.

Tech Insight

1. Why is the Winters SideWinder popular for Powerglide transmissions?
The Powerglide is a favorite in drag racing, sand cars, and lightweight off-road builds because of its simplicity and strength. The Winters SideWinder Gated Shifter matches that mindset with a rugged mechanical gated design that delivers fast, repeatable shifts without complicated lockouts or spring-loaded mechanisms.

2. Do I need a Standard Gate or Reverse Gate for my Powerglide transmission shifter?
That depends on your valve body setup. A standard automatic Powerglide uses a Standard Gate, while race-prepped Powerglides with a reverse manual valve body require a Reverse Gate so the shifter positions correctly match the transmission pattern.

3. Is the included 5-foot cable enough for most Powerglide applications?
Yes. The included 5-foot heavy-duty cable fits many front-engine drag cars, street rods, and buggy builds. Longer cable options are available for rear-engine layouts, stretched chassis, or custom routing around headers and suspension components.

4. How do I properly adjust the shifter on a Powerglide Transmission?
Set both the shifter and transmission in Neutral before adjusting the cable at the transmission bracket. Since the Powerglide has fewer gear positions, proper centering is critical to ensure full engagement into Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive.