Short-throw shifter - your thoughts?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Union City, CA
Short-throw shifter - your thoughts?
After getting the engine rebuilt, I figured I would take the opportunity and install a short-throw shifter as it's something I've been wanting to do for a while.
There's Hurst, B&M, MGW, etc. Essentially, they all seem to do the same thing... If they perform differently, I am not sure what the different brands offer.
I'd like to retain the factory shift ****, so hopefully that narrows down my choices.
With that said, what does the C5 crew recommend? Is there a specific brand that is the short throw shifter to go for?
Thanks much!
There's Hurst, B&M, MGW, etc. Essentially, they all seem to do the same thing... If they perform differently, I am not sure what the different brands offer.
I'd like to retain the factory shift ****, so hopefully that narrows down my choices.
With that said, what does the C5 crew recommend? Is there a specific brand that is the short throw shifter to go for?
Thanks much!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2013
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After getting the engine rebuilt, I figured I would take the opportunity and install a short-throw shifter as it's something I've been wanting to do for a while.
There's Hurst, B&M, MGW, etc. Essentially, they all seem to do the same thing... If they perform differently, I am not sure what the different brands offer.
I'd like to retain the factory shift ****, so hopefully that narrows down my choices.
With that said, what does the C5 crew recommend? Is there a specific brand that is the short throw shifter to go for?
Thanks much!
There's Hurst, B&M, MGW, etc. Essentially, they all seem to do the same thing... If they perform differently, I am not sure what the different brands offer.
I'd like to retain the factory shift ****, so hopefully that narrows down my choices.
With that said, what does the C5 crew recommend? Is there a specific brand that is the short throw shifter to go for?
Thanks much!
It's significantly shorter than the C5 and the round **** is like a ball joint extension of your hand.
I actually mounted the **** 1 inch higher and drilled a 1/8" hole in the stalk for a short coarse screw to hold it in place.
I have a padded console and the extra inch made it perfect for me.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Toronto Ontario
I used a hurst short shifter, its like a cue ball on a stick, I didn't much like it, that's the only info I can offer at this time lol.
im sorry for the off topic question , but im really interested to know what rebuild kit you went with , and what your total costs were to have it done?
Feel free to pm me if you don't want to say in main. thanks
im sorry for the off topic question , but im really interested to know what rebuild kit you went with , and what your total costs were to have it done?
Feel free to pm me if you don't want to say in main. thanks
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Shelby Township MI
I have had all three, Hurst, C6, MGW.
Stock C5 stinks
Hurst rattled and buzzed all the time
C6 was ok and an improvement. There is a vendor that sells this with a shortened threaded rod.
MGW is the best of the lot. I really like it. No rattles. Nice and tight.
Stock C5 stinks
Hurst rattled and buzzed all the time
C6 was ok and an improvement. There is a vendor that sells this with a shortened threaded rod.
MGW is the best of the lot. I really like it. No rattles. Nice and tight.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Surprise AZ
I just installed a used C6 shifter. I reused my shifter box. I also did the Anti Venom mod. There is a noticeable improvement. It is not as radical as the MGW but I am satisfied with it. I would suggest that you ask some of yout Corvette friends to try their different shifters. The MGW has gotten a lot of good reviews.
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Le Mans Master
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From: South Dakota
I have the MGW. It is a nice short throw with very precise gates.
The effort and notchiness is much more than stock. I didn't like that. I did the anti-venom mod with one washer and it is much better. I like it a lot now.
The effort and notchiness is much more than stock. I didn't like that. I did the anti-venom mod with one washer and it is much better. I like it a lot now.
Le Mans Master
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Union City, CA
Sounds like MGW is the winner. Thanks to the B&M folks for the feedback. I definitely want to avoid any further noise - buzzing and rattling is not appealing. 
I'd be curious to see what the MGW feels like before and after the anti-venom mod.
I'd be curious to see what the MGW feels like before and after the anti-venom mod.
Last edited by GK; Jul 27, 2014 at 11:36 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Union City, CA
I see MGW offers three shift **** applications: C6, C7, and 9/16-18 threaded.
Does the OEM shift **** use the threaded variant? Should I decide to go with an aftermarket ****, is 9/16-18 a common or standard shift **** size?
Does the OEM shift **** use the threaded variant? Should I decide to go with an aftermarket ****, is 9/16-18 a common or standard shift **** size?
Melting Slicks
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From: USA
Threaded for C5 ****. You can usually get aftermarket ***** in a variety of threading... I'm sure you'd be able to find whatever you liked in the 9/16-18 thread.
I use the MGW race **** with mine and love it (it's threaded).
I use the MGW race **** with mine and love it (it's threaded).
Team Owner
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I got rid of the iconic Hurst ball and replaced it with the long (4") Hardbar delrin **** which is much easier to grip. It also gives much better leverage, enough that I decided not to do the anti-venom mod.
