4-speed shifters...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Originally Posted by firstimer
Anyone know of rebuild kits for the factory shifters or is it just best to spend the $$$ on a Hurst Comp. Plus with the 'look-a-like' lever?
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: West Slope of the Sierras California
Have a leaky output shaft seal and was told you have to pull the tranny to change this! True??? Thought while it was out, rebuild or change out the shifter. Thanks.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: 68 427 4.11s Roadster
Pretty sure you can just drop the drive shaft.
On the shifter never understood the concept of a hurst shifter, never used one but there isn't a lot about these shifters. I just don't see the advantage.
On the shifter never understood the concept of a hurst shifter, never used one but there isn't a lot about these shifters. I just don't see the advantage.
Advanced
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i was having problems with the shifter on my saganaw and wanted to rebuild the shifter too. i searched all over town with no luck. i was told the only thing i could do was but an all new shifter. with the cash i didnt have. i ended up taking the parts from several shifters to make one. surprisingly it works perfectly!
good luck!
good luck!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by Techno
Pretty sure you can just drop the drive shaft.
On the shifter never understood the concept of a hurst shifter, never used one but there isn't a lot about these shifters. I just don't see the advantage.
On the shifter never understood the concept of a hurst shifter, never used one but there isn't a lot about these shifters. I just don't see the advantage.
The only downside of a hurst over stock is that the gearstick has more vibration. I have one and love it. I would never go back to a stock shifter now. If you price a rebuild kit it is about $130 more to go with a Hurst.
Cheers,
Pete
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: West Slope of the Sierras California
Thanks to all who are jumping in here. Have had Hursts' in the past and know well how much nicer they are over stock. It's been brought up about 'failures' with sloppy stockers and was wondering the price diff. in rebuilding and a Hurst. Thanks Pete. Not that much to save for. Now, how big a pain in the a$$ to change IN the car?
Thanks
Thanks
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Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
volunteer Vette sells all of the bits and pieces that are in the stock C3 Muncie trans shifter. They also sell new sifters as a complete assembly.
I disassembled by shifter out of my relatively low mileage 68. The shifter was covered with a big ball of sandy black grease. I was surprised as to how much wear the sand had caused.
It seems that everyone posting threads about the shifter has good things to say about the Hurst. I think you can now buy Hurst 4 speed shifters with the stock C3 gear shift lever, so you will still have a stock appearance inside the car.
I disassembled by shifter out of my relatively low mileage 68. The shifter was covered with a big ball of sandy black grease. I was surprised as to how much wear the sand had caused.
It seems that everyone posting threads about the shifter has good things to say about the Hurst. I think you can now buy Hurst 4 speed shifters with the stock C3 gear shift lever, so you will still have a stock appearance inside the car.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Moon Twp. PA USA
Originally Posted by firstimer
Thanks to all who are jumping in here. Have had Hursts' in the past and know well how much nicer they are over stock. It's been brought up about 'failures' with sloppy stockers and was wondering the price diff. in rebuilding and a Hurst. Thanks Pete. Not that much to save for. Now, how big a pain in the a$$ to change IN the car?
Thanks
Thanks
Love my Hurst!
