Installation of Hurst Shifter
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Installation of Hurst Shifter
I have broken down and ordered a Hurst Competition Plus to replace the sloppy and worn original shifter on my 1977. I am going to pay a garage with a lift rather than crawl under on the still cold NE ground. For those who have installed a Hurst, how many hours should it take an experienced technician?
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Hurst shifter
I have broken down and ordered a Hurst Competition Plus to replace the sloppy and worn original shifter on my 1977. I am going to pay a garage with a lift rather than crawl under on the still cold NE ground. For those who have installed a Hurst, how many hours should it take an experienced technician?
Good luck Joe.
Last edited by joefloyd; Apr 21, 2011 at 08:55 AM.
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Hurst Shifter
I put Hurst Shifter in my 73 Big Block over 35-years ago in the garage with car up on jack stands. 2-3 hours is realistic. I would never go back to the stock Muncie Shifter. If you want a stock appearing Muncie handle for the Hurst Shifter, I believe they are available.
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One thing that is worth mentioning about the Hurst unit is that since it is basically bolted directly to the side of your transmission's tailshaft rather than to a bracket which is attached to the frame all the chatter and vibration in your drivetrain tends to come right up through the handle. The Competition Plus is the best four-speed shifter available, though-you can beat the hell out of it without breaking it and its action is very direct, very positive without being stiff and notchy, and if you just gotta have an OEM-looking stick there are stock-appearing handles available from all the Corvette suppliers. I just got a stock black chrome ball and adapted it to my Hurst handle...best of both worlds.
