Which aftermarket shifter?
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Which aftermarket shifter?
One of the Forum Venodors is offering a GP on Hurst and B&M shifters.
I'm looking for a short throw shifter that is more precise than the stock.
Recommendations?
thanks
Rich
I'm looking for a short throw shifter that is more precise than the stock.
Recommendations?
thanks
Rich
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From: San Diego CA
I've tried the Hurst and the BPP. Both offer excellent snick-snick short-throw action, but I opted for the slightly more expensive BPP because of its incredible range (16 possible positions)of adjustability (angled version).
Here's a pic of mine:
Here's a pic of mine:
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I have a B & M Ripper, and I love it. Though - it's not for everyone, it's tight and takes a little more effort.
The Hurst is slightly easier and also very precise.
You can't go wrong with either one, IMHO!
The Hurst is slightly easier and also very precise.
You can't go wrong with either one, IMHO!
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From: Hagerstown MD
I have a Hurst and like the precise feel, but HATE the sound of the transmission coming from the torque tube through the shifter! I've tried sound cancellation material, a half a tennis ball, and everything else - it just is louder than the stock which has the rubber gasket in the center. - AD
Racer
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From: Virginia Beach Virginia
Originally Posted by DFA
Are you saying the C6 shifter will work in a C5 without any mods ? If so what's the price of the C6 shifter ?
Thanks,
DFA
Thanks,
DFA
Do a search for Patches' post on C6 Shifter installation...it is very detailed. Check with Forum vendors Fred Beans or Fichtner Chevy for the best deal on the shifter package. You don't get a new shift boot with the package...but most of us have modified the stock boot to fit...or you can order an aftermarket one.
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From: Lower Gwynedd Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by Dave68
I've tried the Hurst and the BPP. Both offer excellent snick-snick short-throw action, but I opted for the slightly more expensive BPP because of its incredible range (16 possible positions)of adjustability (angled version).
Here's a pic of mine:
Here's a pic of mine:
I removed it, not thinking it could have actually been placed on purpose 
?? Thanks!
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From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
Originally Posted by cgemmi
Great shifter! I noticed in your picture that there is a "rubber band" towards the console....any idea what this is for? I recently put in a B&M Ripper and found the rubber band and thought it was there by mistake I removed it, not thinking it could have actually been placed on purpose ?? Thanks!
I removed it, not thinking it could have actually been placed on purpose ?? Thanks!
