6 Speed shifter
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From: Carson City MI
6 Speed shifter
Have any of you seen much advantage over the stock shifter in going to either a Hurst or B&M? They advertise 30-40% shorter throw. Anybody got em? My wife is going to have to learn how to drive this thing and I know she will have problems with the force it takes to get it into 1st and Reverse.
Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Wayne IN
I'm in the market one myself. I tried the Hurst last weekend and although the shifts are positive and it's got a great feel, it does take some additional effort to shift as compared to a stock unit. I've heard good things about the C6 Z06 shifter - may go with that one. 
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From: Ridgeland MS
St. Jude Donor '08
I have the C6Z06 shifter in my 01 and I love it. It's not as sloppy as the stock sfiter and the throws are solid. I got a new **** covered in the C5 black (the C6 black is a little lighter), a new boot, and I'm waiting on my new cusom painted cap. It's gonna look awesome!
Mudd
Mudd
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
I have Hurst
more precise, shorter throw BUT stiffer.
Many are now buying the C6 Z06 shifter claiming it is more precise, shorter ( but not as short as Hurst or MGW) but also smoother and requiring less effort
If you want to go that way get it from Gene a www.GMpartshouse.com
more precise, shorter throw BUT stiffer.
Many are now buying the C6 Z06 shifter claiming it is more precise, shorter ( but not as short as Hurst or MGW) but also smoother and requiring less effort
If you want to go that way get it from Gene a www.GMpartshouse.com
Burning Brakes
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From: Rougemont NC
I put a C6 Z06 shifter in my 2000 Vert, the shifts are smooth as butter, and to make the throws even shorter, I had a local machine shop take 1 inch off the shifter, then put an 'old school' black cue-ball shift **** on it. It looks cool, it shifts incredibly well (and smooth) and I couldn't be happier. Highly recommended!
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10
I have the Hurst and my wife has no problems with it but then she's always preferred a manual tranny over an automatic.
If your wife is learning on the car it might be tougher with the Hurst.
If your wife is learning on the car it might be tougher with the Hurst.
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shifter
You could try this. Install the Hurst shifter and do the the anti-venom mod. You can get the "feel" of the shifter you want by using a different number of washers when installing the anti-venom mod. Do a search for this mod on the forum for details.
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From: Virginia Beach VA...originally Burtonsville, MD
Im a B&M guy and am happy with it. definitely shorter than stock. a lot smoother than hurst imho. a lot of people on here are starting to swear by mgw. id definitely be interested to try one out if i can find somebody thats got one. B&M is a good product though, reverse is the only gear that requires a little extra force to get in to. not notchy at all though which is nice. ive got a hurst 8 ball **** on top of mine. good luck
Jim
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From: Carson City MI
Okay...the verdit is in... Hurst, B&M, MGW and C6 Z06 are the best...
I am gong to first try the anti-venom mod on my stock unit and if not happy with that, go to the C6 Z06.
Thanks to all for your input..
I am gong to first try the anti-venom mod on my stock unit and if not happy with that, go to the C6 Z06.
Thanks to all for your input..
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St. Jude Donor '06-'10, '13
The MGW is a good shifter, I've tried it myself in one of my friends cars.. but honestly I like my B&M better.
The only thing with the BM shifter is yes, Reverse is a little bit harder.. once I had the shifter in for about 2 weeks... honestly, it is so positive, you can almost shift 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6th gears with two Fingers.
I've tried the Hurst too, and it was too stiff for my taste.
Don't get caught up in the Forum hype or band-wagon.. the MGW is newer so it's the latest "craze" around here... this is really a matter of personal taste just like exhaust sounds and wheels etc..
If you can try and sample another Forum member shifter to see how you like it. That's what I did, and that's why I got the B&M.
The only thing with the BM shifter is yes, Reverse is a little bit harder.. once I had the shifter in for about 2 weeks... honestly, it is so positive, you can almost shift 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6th gears with two Fingers.
I've tried the Hurst too, and it was too stiff for my taste.
Don't get caught up in the Forum hype or band-wagon.. the MGW is newer so it's the latest "craze" around here... this is really a matter of personal taste just like exhaust sounds and wheels etc..
If you can try and sample another Forum member shifter to see how you like it. That's what I did, and that's why I got the B&M.