Hurst Shifter Kit Installation

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Jan 20, 2011 | 12:31 PM

samuk

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Hurst Shifter Kit Installation

Do I need to remove the transmission to install this kit, instructions says no, but anyone with experience in it?.

Regards,

Jan 20, 2011 | 01:14 PM

joefloyd

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No you do not need to remove the trany, I installed a hurst shifter in my 80. You will need to get the car up enough to work under it. The Hurst shifter is much better than the stock shifter, you will love it.

Jan 20, 2011 | 01:36 PM

reddog76

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You guys have details on what shifter to use? 76 4 spd.

Jan 20, 2011 | 01:47 PM

samuk

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My plan was to install the linkage kit with original shifter/lever, would it be possible?.

Jan 20, 2011 | 02:09 PM

billsfan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by samuk

My plan was to install the linkage kit with original shifter/lever, would it be possible?.

I don't think so. Zip sells a vette style shifter for the Hurst linkage, part # ST-372.

Jan 20, 2011 | 02:21 PM

samuk

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theeeere goes more money..... geeeeeee

Jan 21, 2011 | 10:06 AM

billsfan

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theeeere goes more money..... geeeeeee

If you've owned your vette for more than a week, you realize that an extra $80 is just a drop in the bucket (or the ocean). We should run a poll on fixer-uppers. I'll bet that most guys end up spending more to fix up their car than they spent to buy the "bargain".!!

Jan 21, 2011 | 11:25 AM

harrin

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My plan was to install the linkage kit with original shifter/lever, would it be possible?.

No it will not work, you will need the Hurst linkage, as it is different from the stock linkage.

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Jan 21, 2011 | 02:18 PM

3rd_Vette

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My Hurst shifter is Awesome!

Jan 21, 2011 | 03:44 PM

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69/03vette

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From: Shoemakersville Pa

Quote:

Originally Posted by samuk

Do I need to remove the transmission to install this kit, instructions says no, but anyone with experience in it?.

Regards,

If your adding this into the car in your avatar (69?) you might find as I did needing to cut about a 1/2 inch off the 1st - 2nd linkage rod. It would'nt go ito 1st gear because of hitting something (can't remember exactly what the rod was hitting) just a heads up incase you have the same isssue. you'll love it.

Jan 22, 2011 | 11:10 PM

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samuk

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The idea was to get a kit to "stiff" the shifter a bit, but I got the wrong part, so will sell it and get a rebuild kit instead.

Jan 23, 2011 | 10:42 AM

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onebadmofo

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I bought this from CC it is great with the stock looking shifter handle, it shortened the throw prolly 30 to 40 % and much more positve feel.

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G

Jan 23, 2011 | 06:48 PM

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mlub

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Quote:

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Do I need to remove the transmission to install this kit, instructions says no, but anyone with experience in it?.

Regards,

I replaced my old hurst setup with a new one a couple years ago, and no you dont have to remove the trans. I do recall that it was a tight area to work in, but if I can do it so can you

Jan 28, 2011 | 01:44 PM

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reddog76

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CAn you adjust the shifter on a 76 BW to remove too much excess "play"? It shifts fine, just seems the "throw" goes a little too far in the console.
Reddog76so

Jan 28, 2011 | 02:04 PM

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Roco71

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Originally Posted by harrin

No it will not work, you will need the Hurst linkage, as it is different from the stock linkage.

One of the vendors was selling a "Stock" looking shift lever and **** that would fit a Hurst tower and linkage. I am not sure if its available or not

I found it http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-shif...1968-1976.html

Last edited by Roco71; Jan 28, 2011 at 02:07 PM.

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