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Dec 18, 2007 | 06:15 PM

allbowties

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Shifter recommendations

I am looking to replace the shifter in my 92. Any recommendations?

Dec 18, 2007 | 06:45 PM

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Dec 18, 2007 | 07:29 PM

CSS996

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I have a Hurst, but it is not installed yet. I've heard good things. But I had quite a run around trying to get one with the bearings included. If you do a search for something like "Hurst Shifter Missing Bearings" you may find a nice long post about it...

B&M bought Hurst, and it sounds like Hurst left a mess to clean up...

Dec 18, 2007 | 09:44 PM

96 lt-4

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From: Angier nc

i have driven both.the b&m has shorter throws and is a bit notchier.i think it is better suited to a weekend warrior or race car.i have a hurst in my car and it is smooth and precise.i don't know what the stock shifter feels like,mine was already installed when i bought the car.

Dec 18, 2007 | 10:48 PM

vetteblack

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Here we go again. B&M

Dec 18, 2007 | 11:55 PM

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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed

Hurst - shorter buttery shift, easy like factory
B&M - even shorter, notchier shift, more effort, more precise.

I have a Hurst in my 85.

Dec 19, 2007 | 11:05 AM

Strick

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My Hurst shifter had everything included and works great. Looks good and feels better.

Dec 19, 2007 | 11:13 AM

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Here we go again. B&M

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Dec 19, 2007 | 12:13 PM

STL94LT1

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Hurst gets my vote!!

Dec 19, 2007 | 12:31 PM

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Is the shifter suppose to give some kind of performance shifting gain or is it just for feel/looks?

Hardbar sells a Delrin ***:

http://hardbarusa.com/hardbar/produc...b362f48877e44c

Dec 19, 2007 | 01:25 PM

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DVNCI

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Originally Posted by Aardwolf

Is the shifter suppose to give some kind of performance shifting gain or is it just for feel/looks?

Hardbar sells a Delrin ***:

http://hardbarusa.com/hardbar/produc...b362f48877e44c

A ****, no. But the Hurst/B&M kits replace the whole shifter mechanism.

I don't have experience with the Hurst but the I LOVE my B&M. It has a very mechanical feel and a very short throw.

Dec 19, 2007 | 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RUKWKR

A ****, no. But the Hurst/B&M kits replace the whole shifter mechanism.

I don't have experience with the Hurst but the I LOVE my B&M. It has a very mechanical feel and a very short throw.

Is it a preference in feel or does it help you shift faster? I have not used a manual shift in a long long time (back injury).

Dec 19, 2007 | 01:35 PM

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Digital Disaster

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Deja vu....

Hurst for me

Dec 19, 2007 | 01:41 PM

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DVNCI

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Originally Posted by Aardwolf

Is it a preference in feel or does it help you shift faster? I have not used a manual shift in a long long time (back injury).

You can definitely shift a little faster. I doubt you could tell in the 1/4 mile though, at least not noticeably.

Mostly it's a feel thing.

The ZF feels awesome with a B&M.