Short throw shifters
Pro
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Van Buren Arkansas
When I bought my FRC it had a B&M in it, and while it's not a bad shifter at all, it was way to notchy for me, I now have an MGW with a c6 **** and it feels awesome! I was running the MGW with the anti-venom mod for a long time and pulled out the washer 2 weeks ago and decided to keep it that way! I'll be ordering MGW's new lower shift box soon as I can tell mines worn out pretty bad. My buddy has a stock shifter in his z06 and I personally think it feels like absolute crap, wayy too high and the throws are 10 miles apart lol, these make a world of difference
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Enterprise AL
I just picked up a C5 Z06 and spent a ton of time researching, and from what I saw, most people swear by the MGW shifter. I went ahead and went that route. I haven't gotten to drive the car yet or install it, since I'm deployed, but I went with the whole setup. There's a short shifter, which is what you're wanting, and they offer two *****. I bought the race ****, but they also have a gripper that is a ball type. I also got the lower box, because MGW recommends replacing it because it really isn't gonna hurt, and on top of that, you don't want to have to get in there twice I guess. But it isn't necessary, and there are TONS of people who haven't switched it out and they're just as happy. Good luck.
By the way, I can vouch that MGW are great to deal with.
By the way, I can vouch that MGW are great to deal with.
Corvette Cowboy
Joined: May 2008
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From: Cen-Cal Broke A$$ Kalifornia
1) TPS 427 SHIFTER
2) RSD SNAP SHIFTER
Both of these are great shifters and I think they are cheaper price wise then the MGW & B&M and they will last a long time
Pops
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Enterprise AL
OP, can you go to a local meet or something and see if anyone has short shifters installed? That's ideal of course, but not always possible. Just pour through the threads and see what your take of the general opinion is.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Allentown PA & Elk Twp NJ HPDE Addict
I can only answer the 1st part of your question. Yes they do make a big difference over the stock shifter.
MGW is very popular. I bought a used Breathless shifter and I'm pleased with it.
MGW is very popular. I bought a used Breathless shifter and I'm pleased with it.
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Ocala FL
For me I tried the MGW B&M I myself like the stock C6Z06 Shifter with the cut down Handle we have to forum vendors that sell this style. I like the feel of the stock one more then the others. Here are the 2 I was talking about.
1) TPS 427 SHIFTER
2) RSD SNAP SHIFTER
Both of these are great shifters and I think they are cheaper price wise then the MGW & B&M and they will last a long time
Pops
1) TPS 427 SHIFTER
2) RSD SNAP SHIFTER
Both of these are great shifters and I think they are cheaper price wise then the MGW & B&M and they will last a long time
Pops
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Bucks County PA
For me I tried the MGW B&M I myself like the stock C6Z06 Shifter with the cut down Handle we have to forum vendors that sell this style. I like the feel of the stock one more then the others. Here are the 2 I was talking about.
1) TPS 427 SHIFTER
2) RSD SNAP SHIFTER
Both of these are great shifters and I think they are cheaper price wise then the MGW & B&M and they will last a long time
Pops
1) TPS 427 SHIFTER
2) RSD SNAP SHIFTER
Both of these are great shifters and I think they are cheaper price wise then the MGW & B&M and they will last a long time
Pops
I also had an MGW for a little while but I prefer the smooth shifts of a C6 shifter. I went with an RSD Snap Shifter over the TPS 427 to get a new box...that makes a big difference especially if you have a Z06. Z06 has solid mounts on the shifter box, which can cause a rattling noise.
Team Owner
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From: Somewhere in Mo
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Mine came with a MGW and it's notchy to me but I've gotten used to it. The one thing about it is you have to really be conscious of going into second or you'll miss it. It's because of the notchiness (is that a word)
and it feels like it's in second but not quite there.
and it feels like it's in second but not quite there.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix area, AZ
When I bought my FRC it had a B&M in it, and while it's not a bad shifter at all, it was way to notchy for me, I now have an MGW with a c6 **** and it feels awesome! I was running the MGW with the anti-venom mod for a long time and pulled out the washer 2 weeks ago and decided to keep it that way! I'll be ordering MGW's new lower shift box soon as I can tell mines worn out pretty bad. My buddy has a stock shifter in his z06 and I personally think it feels like absolute crap, wayy too high and the throws are 10 miles apart lol, these make a world of difference
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Bedford MA
X 2. I went with the MGW and couldn't be happier. The shifts are tight and precise. No missed shifts here.
When driving my fathers C5Z the throws seem longer and exaggerated at least compared to my MGW. I think the shorter, stiffer throw adds a little bit more to the driving experience.
When driving my fathers C5Z the throws seem longer and exaggerated at least compared to my MGW. I think the shorter, stiffer throw adds a little bit more to the driving experience.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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I have the B&M Precision Sport shifter and I love it. What I've found is important when installing this shifter is you need to align your shifter box properly and you need to dump the rubber shifter box bushings and use the provided solid ones. There will be no rattle because these have the isolated shifter. Unlike the old B&M rippers (no longer available) which were similar to the Hurst. They rattled like crazy if the shifter box was solid mounted.
My shifts are smooth and precise with a slight increase in effort. I topped it off with a TWM shifter **** reducing some of that effort due to the weight of these ***** (1.5 lbs). They are made from solid billet stainless steel and I am convinced, are the highest quality shift ***** available.
Those two items together have given me an excellent shifting package.
My shifts are smooth and precise with a slight increase in effort. I topped it off with a TWM shifter **** reducing some of that effort due to the weight of these ***** (1.5 lbs). They are made from solid billet stainless steel and I am convinced, are the highest quality shift ***** available.
Those two items together have given me an excellent shifting package.
Corvette Cowboy
Joined: May 2008
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From: Cen-Cal Broke A$$ Kalifornia
I also had an MGW for a little while but I prefer the smooth shifts of a C6 shifter. I went with an RSD Snap Shifter over the TPS 427 to get a new box...that makes a big difference especially if you have a Z06. Z06 has solid mounts on the shifter box, which can cause a rattling noise.
Pops
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
Tho' I have great appreciation for many of the aftermarket shifters, my Z06 shifter never bothered me except for the throw distance. I removed 3/4" from the top and another 3/4 from the bottom of th shaft. I'm very happy with the result.
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Houston Texas
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I personally made the transition from a HURST to a brand new MGW w/ new shifter box.
One of the best investments i've made yet. On my HURST I had 2 washers for the antivenom mod and it still didn't feel right. Installed my MGW, no antivenom required for me. it's perfect for my taste.
One of the best investments i've made yet. On my HURST I had 2 washers for the antivenom mod and it still didn't feel right. Installed my MGW, no antivenom required for me. it's perfect for my taste.