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Author Topic: Is the metal ring REQUIRED on a t-5 rubber shift boot?  (Read 1122 times)
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« on: April 20, 2008, 03:17:12 PM »
5-0 Resto sells two, one with and one without the metal ring. I imagine OEM has a metal ring. I wasn't sure if I can use one without the metal ring, or if that one is to be used with the metal ring from the original boot.

What's the deal?

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« Reply #1 on: April 20, 2008, 03:18:42 PM »
I cant remember if the stocker had a ring or not.

If the price is right, theres no harm in getting a new one.
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« Reply #2 on: April 20, 2008, 03:21:20 PM »
I don't have the original boot, I did a t-5 swap.  I'm not sure if the 'no ring' is only for a replacement, required to re-use the original ring.
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« Reply #3 on: April 20, 2008, 03:21:38 PM »
yes the stocker has a metal ring


and yes you should put it on.....it seals the rubber boot tight to the body. it keeps the noise, and more important the heat out in the summer
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« Reply #4 on: April 20, 2008, 03:24:49 PM »
Right on.  I'll have to get the parts seperately then.

5-0 resto sells a kit that has a leather boot, rubber boot, bezel, and 4 clips for $70, but it doesn't look like that kit has a metal ring on the rubber boot.

I will have to call them to see if I can order the kit with the upgraded rubber boot, buying separately will cost quite a bit more than the kit.
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« Reply #5 on: April 20, 2008, 03:28:08 PM »
You're right, it gets hot as dog balls, I have 3-4 t-shirts stuff up in there right now. LOL

Actually doesn't cost as much as I thought it would separately, didn't realize the bezel came with the 4 clips.
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« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2008, 03:38:55 PM »
Word to the wise, it'll still be hot even after you put that lower boot in there.  I put some insulation in there when we did my swap.  It's the metallic material like the windshield sunshades are made of.  It seemed to help with the heat alot.  I drove that thing for about a week without it and it was like having a chimney in the car with you. 
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« Reply #7 on: April 20, 2008, 03:43:23 PM »
Quote from: Chris Wilson on April 20, 2008, 03:38:55 PM
Word to the wise, it'll still be hot even after you put that lower boot in there.  I put some insulation in there when we did my swap.  It's the metallic material like the windshield sunshades are made of.  It seemed to help with the heat alot.  I drove that thing for about a week without it and it was like having a chimney in the car with you. 

Thats not a bad idea.
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