corvetteed

I've got a Hurst for both the 64 and the 58. They can be a bit difficult to get into reverse, but otherwise, I like the 'feel' of them.

Frankie the Fink

I'm glad you said that - I thought something was wrong with mine. On occasion I have to screw around a bit to hit reverse; usually having to put the car in a forward gear and THEN hitting reverse

66since71

Thats the transmission not the shifter. It's completely normal, and I recall it's explained in the owners manual!

Harry

Frankie the Fink

I'll have to look in the manual - I have to do that on my Tremec and the Muncie (apparently) but never did on my BW T-10.

I thought it was more of an issue of the "cut" of the gears on reverse vs forward and also the Tremec is a rail shifter (no shift rods). In any event, I can finagle things into reverse when I need to.

Jimbo64

My 64 has one set of holes- changed ishifter out last year to a Hurst competition-love it, old one was worn and would have taken a rebuild-no big deal but the hurst came with a lot of people recommending it-looks wise, i can't tell the difference-

XLR8OR

The problem with the stock shifter is the design. The stock shifter is mounted to the frame, and when the engine/transmission moves due to torque the linkage gets out of alignment and causes problems. It is usually only noticeable when driving the car very hard - which most people don't do. Hurst linkage mounts to the transmission and moves with the transmission, so there is no misalignment problem.

66since71

OP has a 64. The stock 64 shifter mounts to the tailhousing not the frame.

Ran a frame mounted muncie shifter on my race car. Only problem I ever had was the T handle interfering with my knee. I just cut it off (left side).

Harry

Ironcross

Exactly why I don't like the Hurst shifters.....and sometimes you do have to back up ya know...I have 3 pieces that are 4 speeds. The 62 and 68 are OE shifters that give a flawless shift in any gear...And then I have the 67 Camaro ....

You may be able beat the SOB with a baseball bat but that don't make it shift better, all that proves is that its indestructible....

I was looking at my 61`s owners book tonight...where does it say how to shift it

Kerrmudgeon

You guys with the reverse Hurst problem....they're designed that way on purpose to avoid missing a 2-1 downshift into reverse under racing/hard conditions. Just get used to giving it a good slap to the left before pushing forward.

65GGvert

Know how and why it works like it does, just don't like it.

5thvet

It's definitely personal preference and what you're used to but I like my Hurst comp.

Gangle

This picture reminded me how good the Hurst shifter looks. I haven't seen mine in my car in awhile and I think this pic just made my mind up. I wasn't sure if there was a big performance difference between the two and it doesn't sound like much. I already have enough rattles in the car now so the Hurst shifter will stay.

Thanks

JBrooke825

66since71

It is in the '66 Owner's Manual... I can't vouch for the others.

Harry

blusteve

Had stock shifter in my 66 Chevelle SS396 way back when. Snapped 2 stock handles off going into 3 Bought a Hurst and never had a problem after that.

saopm

I replaced my stock shifter about 8 years ago with the Hurst. I also purchased the Stock looking handle but I forgot where I purchased it from. I want to say LIC but it might have been Ecklers. I do miss pulling up on the reverse lock out but the rattling drove me nuts and it was very sloppy.