Intake or Shifter?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 6,528
Likes: 752
From: South Dakota
On my MGW shifter I don't have any rattles and it works well. The shift pattern is short and precise. I like it.
It took some getting used to for me. The centering spring is pretty stiff, so it takes a pull to get it over to 1st.
I have the MGW gripper shift ****. It is basically just a round ball, but I like the feel of it. (Link below)
http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette_gripper_shift_knob.shtml
It took some getting used to for me. The centering spring is pretty stiff, so it takes a pull to get it over to 1st.
I have the MGW gripper shift ****. It is basically just a round ball, but I like the feel of it. (Link below)
http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette_gripper_shift_knob.shtml
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 7,604
Likes: 8
From: Belleville Il
I think the reasoning of your original post is sound!! You will enjoy the benefits of the shifter every time you grab another gear!! I saw in your later response that is your choice,,the only thing I can add is,,,,ENJOY!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 787
Likes: 1
From: New Baltimore Michigan
Rexde1,
Please discuss more.
Do you have the newest design & if so, what is the model number?
Their online site recommends using a (standard C/6 shifter box) (not a C/6, Z 06 shifter box) or a C/5 shifter box.
Did you use their sugestion?
I'm just trying to do some research before plunking down $250 for a shifter.
Thanks in advance.
Please discuss more.
Do you have the newest design & if so, what is the model number?
Their online site recommends using a (standard C/6 shifter box) (not a C/6, Z 06 shifter box) or a C/5 shifter box.
Did you use their sugestion?
I'm just trying to do some research before plunking down $250 for a shifter.
Thanks in advance.
Steve
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,393
Likes: 17
From: Belleville Mich.
rexde1, looks to have a coupe so he should not have to replace it. the z06 did not have rubber isolators on the shifter box untill 08 which they say causes the bad vibration. I am ordering my mgw this week along with a new c6 shifter(you have to buy the whole shifter mech. to get a new box) gm partswarehouse for about $140.00
Steve
Steve
MGW recommends getting a C/6 shifter & box, part#25823572
Remove the C/5 shifter & box.
Remove the new c/6 shifter from the shifter box.
Install the C/6 box & lastly, the new MGW shifter to the new box.
As per MGW's install instructions.
For those contemplating this shifter, I suggest going to their website.
They have vidio instructions & the particulars, in regards to it's install
Last edited by bumble-z; Jan 13, 2012 at 05:57 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 787
Likes: 1
From: New Baltimore Michigan
Steve
Last edited by machz800ps; Jan 12, 2012 at 07:04 PM.
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