[Z06] Z06 shifter question

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Sep 27, 2007 | 01:45 AM

RFJohnston

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Z06 shifter question

I have a friend that changed out his 2007 Z06 shifter for a Hurst setup. Apparently he changed out more than just the shifter handle from the pivot point upward. His kit included the linkage and the whole 9 yards.

My question is can this factory setup be used on an '04 Z06 without modification? Is it worth the effort? What should I pay for it?

I have an MTI Six-Shooter installed on my C5 Z06 right now. I have never seen the shifter area of the C6, so I have no clue. Comments? suggestions?

Sep 27, 2007 | 03:42 AM

dieseldave56

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C6 to C5 OK

Yes you can swap the C6 to the C5 without problem.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1022661

On the forum there is a group buy still active , I think? from Gene Culley for the shift box, shifter, shifter ****, ect. for less than $180.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1806945
The going price for used would be less than that deal.

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Sep 27, 2007 | 10:32 AM

RFJohnston

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Thanks Dave... I just read Patches thread from the link you gave me. (I didn't find it when I searched)

Im going to buy my friends, and give it a shot.

Sep 28, 2007 | 05:16 PM

Z06Fix

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RFJohnston

Do you not like the MTI shifter?

Sep 28, 2007 | 05:55 PM

Bill Dearborn

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Originally Posted by RFJohnston

His kit included the linkage and the whole 9 yards.

The shifter doesn't have any linkage. All the linkage is part of the transmission. The shifter is nothing more than a stick through a donut hole. No matter which one you buy they are all basically the same.

Bill

Sep 28, 2007 | 06:47 PM

jbauch357

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06Fix

Do you not like the MTI shifter?

also curious about this, giong to the C6 Z06 shifter is basically going back to stock - which would be far cheaper...

Sep 28, 2007 | 08:42 PM

RFJohnston

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Originally Posted by Z06Fix

Do you not like the MTI shifter?

Personally, I think it sucks. MTI will never get any more of my money. They didn't / don't stand behind their products. This shifter has been beat to death in another thread.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1638727

Mine will be for sale as soon as I get it out if you want it.

Sep 28, 2007 | 08:44 PM

RFJohnston

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From: Russellville, Kentucky 1967 Sting Ray & 2001 C5

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Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn

The shifter doesn't have any linkage.

I don't know what is in the silver box that shifter attaches to, but there is way more to that shifter than a stick coming out of a donut hole...

Check picture #3 in the first post in thread below

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1022661

This box is what I am talking about.

Last edited by RFJohnston; Sep 28, 2007 at 08:47 PM.