[Z06] Another Shifter Thread
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Pasco WA
Had one. Very short throws, and fairly precise. Fully adjustable handle allowing you to customize the **** to an ideal position. Mine was notchy through the neutral gate, and when pushed, had problems going into 4th gear. I believe there's better options, such as (what I got) the C6Zo6, the MTI 6-shooter, and the improved B&M.
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Pro
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Dacula GA
Had one. Very short throws, and fairly precise. Fully adjustable handle allowing you to customize the **** to an ideal position. Mine was notchy through the neutral gate, and when pushed, had problems going into 4th gear. I believe there's better options, such as (what I got) the C6Zo6, the MTI 6-shooter, and the improved B&M.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: O'Fallon MO
I have that particular shifter. I would say its one of the shortest throwing shifters out there. I drove a friends C-5 with a B&M shifter and it was just as notchy. There is a small fix for the notchyness in the tranny. Look for it in a different thread. I can't even remember what they called it. But I know it has to do with the detent ball in the top of the tranny.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2000
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From: North Bend WA
You might be referring to the "anti-venom" mod? There are definitely some numerous threads around here regarding that mod. 
I have that particular shifter. I would say its one of the shortest throwing shifters out there. I drove a friends C-5 with a B&M shifter and it was just as notchy. There is a small fix for the notchyness in the tranny. Look for it in a different thread. I can't even remember what they called it. But I know it has to do with the detent ball in the top of the tranny.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Fort Worth TX
Had one. Very short throws, and fairly precise. Fully adjustable handle allowing you to customize the **** to an ideal position. Mine was notchy through the neutral gate, and when pushed, had problems going into 4th gear. I believe there's better options, such as (what I got) the C6Zo6, the MTI 6-shooter, and the improved B&M.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
Had it in my Z06 for 3 days and tore it out. I have a bad right shoulder and it tore up the muscles, even with the lightest springs in it. Was very well made, but I couldn't take shifting with it. Went back to factory, sold it to another forum member (forgot who now, was 2 years ago) and that member loved it.
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From: Pasco WA
The C6Z has a much shorter handle, and is more precise. The throws are a little shorter, and it's no more notchy. BTW, I did the "anti-venom mod" and it didn't help at all.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: The 7th layer of hell - Western Washington
If you want to substiantially shorten throw, add precision, and add a little extra force perform the anti-venom mod and install your short shifter.
My final magical combination was: MTI 6-shooter, anti-venom, AmsOil ATF, dynomat all around and on the shifter, F-body shift ****, and many attempts at adjusting the shift box assembly.
Realistically it all comes down to each persons preference, but it feels perfect to me now - and my main complaint about the car was how it shifted...
My final magical combination was: MTI 6-shooter, anti-venom, AmsOil ATF, dynomat all around and on the shifter, F-body shift ****, and many attempts at adjusting the shift box assembly.
Realistically it all comes down to each persons preference, but it feels perfect to me now - and my main complaint about the car was how it shifted...
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Richmond VA
I put in a C6Z shifter and hated it. IMO, it wasnt any shorter shifting than the stocker. It was physically a little shorter, but still felt too loose for me. The only thing I liked was the shift ****.
I ended up with the Kirban. They make one that will accept the C6Z ****. So, I have a Kirban with a C6Z ****. Feels identical to the Hurst. Love it!!!
I ended up with the Kirban. They make one that will accept the C6Z ****. So, I have a Kirban with a C6Z ****. Feels identical to the Hurst. Love it!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: GA
I had this shifter as well in my 2004 Z06 and removed it after a few weeks. To much side to side effort and it rattled like crazy. I have had stock, shortened stock, Hurst, BPP and now MTI. I have found the MTI the best of all of these so far...