Off to Install Hurst Shifter...
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Off to Install Hurst Shifter...
...while fighting off a nasty cold. We'll see if I can get this done... I just can't sit here and look at it any longer; I have to put it in!! :yesnod:
Current time: 6:15pm
Est. time of completion: who the hell knows? PM?/AM? :lol:
Wish me luck in this greatest of undertakings...
Current time: 6:15pm
Est. time of completion: who the hell knows? PM?/AM? :lol:
Wish me luck in this greatest of undertakings...
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Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (NE14SIN)
Make sure and keep us informed on how it goes. I was thinking about making the switch, but I want to know how it feels and how hard it is to install.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (Knight Ryder)
WHEW!!! Done!!!
Current time: 12:09AM
Only took me six hours. :lol: ...But I left the exhaust on (like a moron). And only had the spare tire jack and two jackstands, so not much room.
If you do it, drop the exhaust it will take ALOT less time.
Trickiest part was getting the shafts lined back up, but with the exhaust off, it would be much easier. That part alone took me 1hr 30min at least. That rubber boot under there can be tough to work with, too.
With the exhaust dropped, it probably would have only taken me 3 hours.
And get someone to help you line up the shafts again. It is much easier with someone in the car to move the lever back and forth.
And now... the results!! This thing is definitely SWEET!!! Shifts are crisp and with less throw, better feedback, and a nifty "click" sound. **** is closer to the console, but still looks pretty stock. All in all, a fantastic improvement. LOVE IT!! :yesnod: :yesnod: This was time well spent!!! To all who are considering the swap, DO IT!! Now... time to drive!!
Current time: 12:09AM
Only took me six hours. :lol: ...But I left the exhaust on (like a moron). And only had the spare tire jack and two jackstands, so not much room.
If you do it, drop the exhaust it will take ALOT less time.
Trickiest part was getting the shafts lined back up, but with the exhaust off, it would be much easier. That part alone took me 1hr 30min at least. That rubber boot under there can be tough to work with, too.
With the exhaust dropped, it probably would have only taken me 3 hours.
And get someone to help you line up the shafts again. It is much easier with someone in the car to move the lever back and forth.
And now... the results!! This thing is definitely SWEET!!! Shifts are crisp and with less throw, better feedback, and a nifty "click" sound. **** is closer to the console, but still looks pretty stock. All in all, a fantastic improvement. LOVE IT!! :yesnod: :yesnod: This was time well spent!!! To all who are considering the swap, DO IT!! Now... time to drive!!
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Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (Knight Ryder)
With the exhaust dropped, it probably would have only taken me 3 hours.
And get someone to help you line up the shafts again. It is much easier with someone in the car to move the lever back and forth.
And get someone to help you line up the shafts again. It is much easier with someone in the car to move the lever back and forth.
The first one I did took around 5-6 hrs. also. I didn't drop the exhaust either. The second one was alot easier cause I dropped the exhaust and it made a HUGE difference in accessing the boot and reassembly. You are gonna love driving your car with the shorter shifter in. It's what the factory should have put in.:yesnod:
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (Tony.96LT4)
snip...
You are gonna love driving your car with the shorter shifter in. It's what the factory should have put in.:yesnod:
You are gonna love driving your car with the shorter shifter in. It's what the factory should have put in.:yesnod:
First real day of driving with it in...and...
I LOVE IT!!! Man, I can bust out shifts in about half the time. :yesnod: With a nice, satisfying "click" to back them up! Sounds badazz! :yesnod: This thing feels so solid, it loves to be "thrown" into gear, and so smooooooooth... OK, I swear I don't work for Hurst, but I love this thing!! :lol:
Now my clutch foot is the noticeably slow part of the shifting process, gotta work on speeding that up... :lol:
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Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (Knight Ryder)
Can't wait to do this mod... I am just waiting until I am ready to replace the exhaust then I can do both at the same time!! Right now wheels and tires must come first.
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Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (keekster)
No, the transmission does not have to come out. But it is recommended to drop the exhaust system.
Where did you guys order your shifters from? I am in the market and want to know who has them in stock.
Where did you guys order your shifters from? I am in the market and want to know who has them in stock.
Drifting
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Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (94vette)
Ordered mine from Summit.
Those guys are great. They didn't have it in stock, so they called the manufacturer and had them drop ship it to me at the catalog price.
Those guys are great. They didn't have it in stock, so they called the manufacturer and had them drop ship it to me at the catalog price.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (NE14SIN)
How hard would it be to install if you had a lift and took off the exhaust?
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Re: Off to Install Hurst Shifter... (Knight Ryder)
Do you still have the same style of reverse inhibitor? I heard that there is no reverse lockout when you switch to the hurst.