Although the stock shifter in my 04 Z06 was adequate for Sunday drive, shifting it left a lot to be desired in feel and proper gate engagement during power-shifting.

Years ago, way back in 1971, I used to have a Hurst T-handle on several cars I had and remember the feel and control, something I missed with the stock Z06 shifter.

I gave the folks at Hurst a call and was very disappointed when they told me they "no longer make the aluminum t-handle". Now I was certainly surprised and not sure if I really believe them.

I don't give up easy so I bought a NOS off EBay for $15.00 and modified the thread from the conventional 45 degree threaded hole for standard angled shifters to a 9/16-18 straight thread to accommodate the stock shifter in my Z06.

Here's some photo's I took this afternoon.

Drivers View.







One thing I didn't like is the leather boot doesn't stay up high enough to hide the threads. I may remove the shifter and shorten it but for the time being I'll keep it this way.

I didn't know if this was an actual modification or not but I do like the feel and control mush better than stock.

 

It looks good. If you're happy with it, that's what matters.

Try pulling the shifter boot up over the threads and securing with a small black cable tie.

 

That looks great.
Here's mine.

 

 

Looks good!!

How do you like it?

I see you've installed it using the threaded hole provided by Hurst. When I first installed it on mine, I felt having it tilted forward seemed a bit awkward so I filled the existing hole with 2 part liquid steel then drilled and tapped a new hole directly on the bottom allowing it to sit flat rather than tilted forward.

 

I like that look...I put a B&M one in my car...custom tapped, I had the one like yours but then changed it to the smooth one.