{"product_id":"winters-sidewinder-shifter-for-tf-8-american-motors-lockout-shifter","title":"Winters Sidewinder Shifter for 727 Torqueflite 8 \u0026 AMC – Lockout Shifter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Art Carr - Winters SideWinder Lockout Shifter for 727 Torqueflite 8 automatic transmission and compatible American Motors applications, this lockout configuration features a mechanical reverse lockout system that makes it physically impossible to accidentally shift into reverse from any forward gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shifter comes fully assembled in a standard Winters plastic console and typically includes a 5-foot (3 travel) double-clip push-pull cable and mounting hardware. Shifters are also available without a cable if a custom length is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lockout version includes a neutral safety switch, ensuring the vehicle can only be started when the shifter is in Park, adding essential protection for race and off-road builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeets the safety requirements of most major American racing sanctioning bodies, including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNational Hot Rod Association (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNHRA)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eInternational Hot Rod Association (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIHRA)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSCORE International\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBest in the Desert (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBITD)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNASCAR (Dirt and Pavement Modifieds\/Late Models)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSprint Cars (305, 360, 410)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDrag Racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eULTRA4 Racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe highly recommend reading your specific rule book; it is essential for safety and technical compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysler 727 Torqueflite (TF-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard or Reverse (specify configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLockout:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral Safety Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 ft, 3 travel (unless ordered without cable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Console or flat-mount capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrysler 727 Torqueflite (TF-8)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Motors vehicles using 727-based transmissions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for drag racing, Mopar street\/strip builds, rock crawlers, and competition rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\n\u003csummary class=\"details__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Insight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"svg-wrapper icon-plus\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 14 14\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\"\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M2.75 7H11.25\" class=\"vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-width=\"var(--icon-stroke-width)\" stroke=\"currentColor\" d=\"M7 2.75L7 11.25\" class=\"horizontal\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details-content rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 727 Torqueflite is a proven heavy-duty transmission widely used in Mopar performance builds. Proper detent alignment and cable geometry are critical for reliable shifting under high load. 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