Shifters - Hurst vs. Ripper
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 1999
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From: Nashville TN area
Re: Shifters - Hurst vs. Ripper (AKS Racing)
yes i switched.. very happy with hurst over the b&m.. throw is longer, but overall height is close to same, probably slightly taller, perhaps 1/4" .. no rattle after 2000 miles.. solid piece. won't look back.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 522
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From: Atlanta, GA
Please search the archives for similar topics, many others have previously voiced their satisfaction in changing from the B&M to the Hurst.
The Hurst shifter reduces handle height by 1.25" (about 1/4" higher than B&M, but essentially negligible) and reduces throw distance fore/aft and side-to-side by 30%. The minimal effort level and smoothness is unmatched. It utilizes all factory parts except the stick itself and is as vibration free as stock. It accepts the factory **** or any 9/16"-18 threaded ****.
Please read the following document to realize the important technical differences that explain the difficulties of the B&M.
http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gt1479b/C4shift.doc
I am selling Hurst shifters for $120 delivered. Anyone interested, please email me. :spam
Chris
[Modified by zrchris, 1:02 PM 9/14/2001]
The Hurst shifter reduces handle height by 1.25" (about 1/4" higher than B&M, but essentially negligible) and reduces throw distance fore/aft and side-to-side by 30%. The minimal effort level and smoothness is unmatched. It utilizes all factory parts except the stick itself and is as vibration free as stock. It accepts the factory **** or any 9/16"-18 threaded ****.
Please read the following document to realize the important technical differences that explain the difficulties of the B&M.
http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gt1479b/C4shift.doc
I am selling Hurst shifters for $120 delivered. Anyone interested, please email me. :spam
Chris
[Modified by zrchris, 1:02 PM 9/14/2001]
