TEXHAWK0

I have read numerous posts on how to quiet the drive train noise with the Hurst shifter, but I have not seen anyone that took the time to trim the stock boot instead of just reversing it.

If you use an X-ACTO knife to trim a hole about 1/8 to 1/4 inch smaller than the base of the shifter (3 inches), then I found that there is no significant increase in drive train noise over the stock shifter. The weight and material of the shifter ball also affects the vibration transmitted, but the combination of the standard Hurst shifter ball seems to minimize vibration.






[Modified by TEXHAWK0, 1:27 AM 7/8/2004]

lager99

Cobra4B

Well done

Z06ufgrad2002

I did the exact same thing to mine and it looks as yours does. But, I didn't post pics about it. I just thought everyone was doing this.

AFVETTE

OK, now that's cool, when I go into to install the DynaMat sound/heat shield material I'll reverse the insulator and mod it.

Next question, I love the Hurst ****, where did you get it?

Tom

CAPN17

The Hurst shifter ***** are all over eBay there must be a listing a week there.

LuS1fer

http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...roducts_id=238

Shylor

You idea looks very clean and all but, it doesn't look like you can put a rubber PVC cap over the shifter base (to help quiet noise from there). So don't you get more noise from the base (not talking about the rattle)?


Anyone know how much this rubber boot costs to replace? I ask because if I ever decide to trim mine and want to return it to stock, the hole will be to big for the stock shifter to seal correctly. So I'd want to replace the boot.

TEXHAWK0

You don't need to reverse the stock insulator boot. You just mark the correct size circle on top of it, and trim it with the boot in the stock (down)position.


Don't pay $49.95 for the Hurst **** as on the above mentioned site. You can find them for $29.95. Try UnlimitedSpeed.com
http://www.unlimitedspeed.com/

TEXHAWK0

If you want a spare stock boot, you can order them through GMPARTSDirect.com for about $12.00 plus shipping and handling. The GM part number is molded into the bottom of the boot.

I left mine just like this. I did not have enough additional noise or vibration to put the rubber cap or any other boot over the stick. I think the rubber cap was more to get a seal between the stick and the stock boot if you reversed it. If you trim it right, you get a tight seal between the shifter base and the boot.

Shylor

I took his post to mean he already has it reversed and if he reversed it again it would be returned it to its original position.

Shylor

No, the rubber cap was to reduce noise emitting up from the shifter base.