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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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i have a 1980 4sp vette--i am wanting to replace the factory shifter with a short throw shifter---Anyone know who makes quality short throw shifters for my car?? thanks
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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I have a Hurst Competition Plus shifter for my 80'.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 11:09 AM
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I have a Hurst Competition Plus shifter for my 80'.
Me too. I like.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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Have you checked whether the shift arms on the side of the transmission have 2 sets of holes? If so I believe the lower set provide a short shift.
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Hurst Comp Plus. Besides being a great piece, it attaches directly to the transmission, which eliminates a lot of slop.
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