I have this exact combo and love it.
[Z06] Shifter upgrade.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 437
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From: PA
I've got the MGW, it's been in the car for 4 years now. Before it broke in I wasn't the biggest fan, now that it has I love it. My only grip is that Reverse takes a little more effort than I like. I've missed a couple shifts with it (my fault) but it's very precise. If possible, I'd personally see if someone local has an MGW you could try first because it is a very notchy shifter, not for everyone. I drove a C5Z with a Hurst and may have liked that more, maybe worth looking into.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 332
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From: Mesa, AZ
I installed a shortened C6 shifter purchased off this forum. Came with an after market **** that resembles a C6, but carbon fiber look top with C5 logo, no shift pattern. Also did the anti-venom mod, using two washers on the detent on the trans. Might not be as short or quick as an after market shifter, but tons better than stock C5, smoother and have about $60.00 total investment. I do not race, just enjoy the car driving down the road. Well worth the time and $ IMO.
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You're missing out on another option...
The Hinson Shifter. By far the best and most precise shifter on the market.
While I realize that a shifter is a very personal thing, you owe it to yourself to consider it.
Some like the stock shifter. Some like the C6Z shifter. But, if you're looking for the shifter with the best build and most precise shifts, the Hinson is the one to get. I've used all the above on the track and the street.
JMHO...
The Hinson Shifter. By far the best and most precise shifter on the market.
While I realize that a shifter is a very personal thing, you owe it to yourself to consider it.
Some like the stock shifter. Some like the C6Z shifter. But, if you're looking for the shifter with the best build and most precise shifts, the Hinson is the one to get. I've used all the above on the track and the street.
JMHO...
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,110
Likes: 285
From: Rio Rancho New Mexico
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 859
From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,847
Likes: 795
From: Longview Texas
You're missing out on another option...
The Hinson Shifter. By far the best and most precise shifter on the market.
While I realize that a shifter is a very personal thing, you owe it to yourself to consider it.
Some like the stock shifter. Some like the C6Z shifter. But, if you're looking for the shifter with the best build and most precise shifts, the Hinson is the one to get. I've used all the above on the track and the street.
JMHO...
The Hinson Shifter. By far the best and most precise shifter on the market.
While I realize that a shifter is a very personal thing, you owe it to yourself to consider it.
Some like the stock shifter. Some like the C6Z shifter. But, if you're looking for the shifter with the best build and most precise shifts, the Hinson is the one to get. I've used all the above on the track and the street.
JMHO...
Had it in the C5, moved it to the C7.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 405
Likes: 34
From: Forest Hills, New York
i choose the c6 shifter because some MGW Customers complained it was hard to go from 5th to 4th gear and going into reverse. there was a very good thread about this subject before check it out : https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...6-shifter.html
Last edited by RomanNYC; Apr 21, 2016 at 11:36 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 3,153
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From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
The only way I see that being a possibility is because of a user install error. My MGW is flawless through the gears, and the effort is only slightly higher than stock.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 405
Likes: 34
From: Forest Hills, New York
i doubt thats the case, again check out the thread i posted, majority of people complain. most people had good results when going from an MGW to a c6 Shifter.
Last edited by RomanNYC; Apr 21, 2016 at 11:50 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Rio Rancho, New Mexico
C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Perhaps in a single thread. The MGW is by far the most popular shifter for the C5. There's a reason for that. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people complain about it, only to realize that they botched the install. It's not rocket science, but it has to be done correctly. C6 shifter is a decent upgrade over the OEM shifter, especially for the price. It's not in the same league as the MGW though.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,847
Likes: 795
From: Longview Texas
There is some truth to this. It depends on what version of MGW shifter you have... MGW even admits they shortened the throw too much and caused some gear engagement problems, and later changed to a more conservative design.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Apr 21, 2016 at 12:09 PM.
