Did you go with the Hurst shifter as well?

 

Good choice i put on in my vette with a white hurst ball.

 

Yes...Hurst

 

Anyone swopped out a Hurst shifter in favour of something else. I don't think I'm going with the Ripper as many have said the Hurst is better. How does it compare to the Breathless shifter. Why do West Coast Corvette only stock the Kirban? Do they know something we don't?

 

i installed it for him glad it is working good for ya doug

 

Your the man. Thanks Derek!

 

I'm on my second Hurst (put one in my '00 coupe). I really like the shifter with a couple of things to think about. In my coupe, no noise. In my Z, there is a rattle. I use the stock boot (I think it looks fine) and have tried plumbers tape on the threads, a tennis ball on the shaft and dynomat, still noise. If I changed *****, the noise would probably go away, but I like the stock look.

On a substantive note, make sure you loctite the bolts. I had the bolts that hold the shifter to the torque tube loosen on me twice even thougth I torqued them to spec (once leaving me stuck on the side of a road course).

For the first install, I think 30 mins is a bit optimistic. More like 1hr. Lube the demon key about 10 mins before you try to pull it.

 

First post as a new member...I was actually researching this new mod to my '03 ZO6 and possibly to me '01 coupe too....everyone I have talked to unanimously says Hurst is the best way to go....which Hurst (model no. if you have it or part no.) have you Hurst guys gone with? I only ask because I think there are different ones to choose from. Maybe not...lots of you are much more knowledgeable than I am so I am sure someone will be able to provide further details.

I am very much enjoying all the posts....hope to be able to contribute as well in the future with the mods and limited experience I have to share. JDrew

 

Welcome to THE Forum

The Hurst part # you want is "391 5085"

Don't panic when you get it...it will most likely say it futs 97 - 2000 Corvettes with BW T-56 transmission....in reality it fits 97 to 2004 six-speed trannys

About 2 weeks on mine now and I' m still lovin it....so cool how it seems to click from gear to gear with so much precision. I don't think it has loosened up yet but I am used to it and would never go back to that butter-churning feelin stock shifter

almost forgot...don't pay over $ 159.....there are those that sell them at inflated prices....buyer beware

 

Thanks for the info and prompt reply. Will look into it.

I assume you also have the skip shift eliminator as well? I planned on adding it at the same time I added the Hurst so I don't have to take it all apart more than once.

Few other inquiries if you have the time and patience.....did you change out the shift **** too? Will the Hurst work okay with the factory ****? Also what about the boot --- if the Hurst is shorter does the boot now look saggy? Do I need to replace it too?

Any other recommended mods while I have the center console out to install the Hurst and skip shift?

Much appreciated!!!!!

 

Can you just get a shorter stick like for the F-bodies?

Pete

 

JDrew...here ya go....


Yes I have the Skip shift installed, but it goes under the car at the REAR on the driver side of the tranny Real easy install here...just unplug the connector and plug in the skip shift. Jack the car up in the rear...about a 1 minute install after the car is raised.
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...r/cags_slp.htm

Shift ****...have the stock **** on now...gets s little harmonic vibration thru the **** at high RPM's. I have a MGW Gripper **** http://www.mgwltd.com/corvette_gripper_shift_knob.html being shipped to me now to eliminate that issue. The problem with the stock **** is that it has a hollow cavity under the shift pattern cap that acts as a resonating chamber that amplifies the driveline harmonics transmitted up the SOLID shaft of the Hurst.
http://www.thelapd.com/Merchant2/mer...e_Code=thelapd

The stock shifter is a two-piece shaft witha rubber isolator used to defeat the sound issue. Its a very easy install. Loctite the the bolts that mount the shifter base to the tunnel. https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=34&TopicID=1

Shift boot: Yes its a little baggy with the stock boot but not too bad. I will eventually replace it with a tone boot
http://www.vetteessentials.com/inter.../interior.html two

Additional mods: I installed the infamous Sterring Column Lock Block (CLB) from http://www.thunderracing.com/catalog...d=220&pcid=156 ($55) under the driver side dash at the same time....easier since you have the center trim out already.

I also installed the aluminum gauge bezels in the instrument cluster at the same time. LAPD website for install instructions with pics. http://www.thelapd.com/Merchant2/mer...y_Code=Guagesz

If you are considering these additional mods now is the time to do them with the shifter. Took me 4 hours start to finish with no prior experience.

I am sure there are many other mods you could consider, stereo, timer, radar detector, etc.....

Email me and I will send you some pics of my install if you like.

 

I took the stock boot off after I got my Hurst shifter. I went with a short boot, mostly because I wanted a leather boot instead of the vinyl one that came with my 2003.

 

Thanks everyone ... ordering the Hurst shifter today and will also go ahead and get the short boot and a different ****. That is enough for now.....am slated to do a ProCharger SuperCharger (11lb) install within the next 30 days so I am saving my pennies for the hit that will cause.

Only been here less than a week...and already addicting. Thanks again for the input.

JDrew

 

Took delivery of a new Dodge Ram SRT 10 a few weeks ago. The Hurst "bent" stick shifter is the best feature on this truck! Much better shifting than my '01 Z06...looks like I'll convert the Z06 to Hurst.

I believe my SRT 10 has the Tremec T56 transmission similar to the Viper & Z06.

 

installed my hurst shifter and MGW pistol grip **** 2 days ago and its just awsome.

 

What color MGW ****? I've got mine in all black.

 

i have mine in grey anodized looks tight

 

You said anything over $159.00 was overpriced but I cannot find it anywhere for that price. West Coast Corvettes (www.westcoastcorvettes.com) has it for $239.00 and Racenet (http://www.c5-corvette.racenet.net/drivetrain.php) has it for $187.95....anywhere else you recommend or suggest? If not, I guess racenet it is. Thanks...JDrew

 

lapd. it was $166 shipped