mike229

What will the Hurst shifter do for me? Ive read that it makes it so you dont miss a gear. I already never miss a gear - my trans was just rebuilt and shifting is very smooth and easy.

But if theres something Im missing then maybe I need one :)

Please fill me in thanks!

We are talkin a BB/M20 with 3.55 gears driveline...

Corey_68

It will give more positive shifts and a shorter throw. I LOVE mine. :yesnod:

GTR1999

The Hurst comp plus is a good shifter. It will tighten the throws compared to the stock shifter and mounts directly on the tailshaft not the crossmember. It doesn't look stock however, if that's any concern. I was disappointed in the new Hurst I bought last year,the quality was not anywhere near what it once was.After 3 returns I was able to fix the problem and it now works pretty good. The one I bought back 1981 & installed without any problems and still works great.
Gary

mike229

What does "positive shift" mean? Sorry - just tryin' to understand...

pillowmeto

all of the parts are machined to closer tolerances than stock shifters so it will give a tighter feel, and you can order emtal bushing to make it even more so. But ive heard the new ones often need to be shimmed to make them tight
It also has a spring that pulls the shifter to the right, so when you go from 2nd to 3rd all you do is push forward and it will go over for you, makes the shifting faster and your much less liklly to accidntly hit 1st

MAtt

Gage

Just get one. The stock shifter feels ok just because you don't know any better. You will realize how sloppy the stock shifter is after you get a hurst in there.

djgrelli

Go for the Hurst Shifter. You'll be amazed at the difference. Wish I could put one on my 78. Unfortunitely, Hurst doesn't make one for the Saginaw Close Ratio which I have in my car. Didn't know I had a Saginaw until it needed rebuilding. Always thought they only put Muncie or Borg Warner tranny's in the vette. Made me wonder if I had a numbers matching car.

criz51

Just put one in my '73 and I love it, won't go back to stock for anything.


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sb69coupe

How many of you guys have compared a brand new Hurst against a new or correctly rebuilt stock shifter? Other than the shorter throws, what is it about the design of the linkage that makes the Hurst inherently better than the stock unit?

I can see how a new Hurst would feel more crisp than a worn out original unit, but my rebuilt stock shifter is just as crisp as can be when compared with how it was prior to rebuild.

Sigforty

Not so much the design of the linkage, but the mounting location. The hurst mounts to the transmission unlike the stock shifter which mounts to the crossmember. This means that as the motor torques the trans moves and the shifter with it so you still have the right geometry with the shifter and the linkage. The stock shifter being on the crossmember causes some funny things to happen when the motor and trans torque and the linkage gets a wierd angles when you try to shift gears.

MILO

The comparison is like trying to compare a front wheel drive car and a rear wheel drive car. Both drive great , but you can't tell there is a difference unless you try both.

Find someone with a Hurst shifter and you will see a difference. It's hard to define positive shifts, but after you try one you will know. I had a Hurst Comp in a Nova attached to a M-22 and I had no regrets.

sb69coupe

So basically a Hurst should shift like a stock midyear? Didn't the midyears have the shifter mounted to the tailshaft, rather than to the crossmember? I was under the impression that the shifter mounting point was relocated to the crossmember to help eliminate rattle/buzz in the shift lever. Do Hursts exhibit more buzz than the stock crossmember mounted shifter?

I had a Hurst in a 1971 Camaro that I drove in high school and college. It was in the car when I bought it, so I can't compare against the stock unit.

Sigforty

There is no real buzz with the hurst shifter since it does not incorporate a reverse lockout T into the handle. The only thing you notice with the hurst is the vibration when your hand is on the shifter. That is at least how it is in my car.

glen242

Going to get one soon and I'd like to know if it can be installed without removing the center console? Would like to keep the stock appearance so I will go for the aftermarket stock appearing shift lever. Who has the best price on these levers?

GTR1999

Glen there is a specific mounting kit for corvettes. It will fit in the stock location. You will have to remove the center to help install it tough.
Gary

mike229

racenet.net has a good price - $289

but I think Im going with Corvette Central's kit.
It is a hurst shifter with a stock looking handle bolted on - feels like a hurst but looks 100% stock. Its $322. It has the "t" but it is non-functional so wont rattle - its only there for the stock look.

Sleper

I just installed a Hurst shifter two weeks ago. I love it. :) Shorter throw. More positive shift. There are also springs to allow shifter to help with shifting. The nylon bushings also make it very firm. If you would like to give me a call to discuss. 1-800-737-3927 extension 7121 (work). :cheers:

74droptop

I have a hurst shifter that has like 2000 miles it.I'll take $200.00 with shipping if you want it let me know.If your wonder why I don't need it I now have a 5speed tremec.

OHSIXX

The shorter throw is the biggy for me.

DRE69L46

The Hurst shifter is really nice. It's easy to install, expecially if you have a lift to get under the car. And if you want it to look stock, order the C3 look alike shifter handle.