Just installed hurst billet shifter.
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The stiffness can be adjusted (didn't you get directions with the shifter?) but it doesn't make much difference; maybe over time it will loosen up. But I love the feel of my new Hurst shifter; it has taken my enjoyment of driving my vette to a new level.
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Congrats on installing your new shifter. 
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I HATED mine and I've used plenty of short throw shifters. I'm a strong guy and I found the stiffness to be completely unacceptable and I adjusted it as much as possible.
The B&M short throw was a significant improvement over the hurst, but I may have just had a dud.
The B&M short throw was a significant improvement over the hurst, but I may have just had a dud.
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From: Cicero IN
Question - did you use the stock boot or purchase one that fits better? I will be soon installing my Hurst, and I didn't know if I should invest in a better fitting boot. Right now I don't think I will, but if it is really needed to make the job look perfect, I will. I just don't want to take this thing apart twice.
Thanks,
DaveR
Thanks,
DaveR
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Near the end of the tutorial linked below are a few pics of the short boot I got from Vette Essentials.
(http://www.vetteessentials.com/)
Hurst Install
(http://www.vetteessentials.com/)
Hurst Install
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From: Hoboken NJ
Originally Posted by mlupone
sounds great
how much did the new shifter cost and how long did it take you to remove and replace?
how much did the new shifter cost and how long did it take you to remove and replace?
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From: Milford Ohio
Originally Posted by mlupone
sounds great
how much did the new shifter cost and how long did it take you to remove and replace?
how much did the new shifter cost and how long did it take you to remove and replace?
Now I find out I gotta remove the exhaust tips to install the Exhaust Plate.
Oh well...I'll get to that before I head up to Chicago next weekend to see my friends and family and show off the new ride.
I got an aftermarket shift **** on now and it looks cool and works beautifully.
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Stock Boot
Originally Posted by drosenth
Question - did you use the stock boot or purchase one that fits better? I will be soon installing my Hurst, and I didn't know if I should invest in a better fitting boot. Right now I don't think I will, but if it is really needed to make the job look perfect, I will. I just don't want to take this thing apart twice.
Thanks,
DaveR
Thanks,
DaveR
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Originally Posted by Patches
Near the end of the tutorial linked below are a few pics of the short boot I got from Vette Essentials.
(http://www.vetteessentials.com/)
Hurst Install
(http://www.vetteessentials.com/)
Hurst Install
PS Thank you for the detailed install info.
Last edited by bluemax1724; Oct 4, 2004 at 03:54 AM.
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Originally Posted by bluemax1724
By your picture showing both the stock and short boots, it looks like the lower portion of the stock boot could be trimmed to the length of the short boot. I can't tell if the shortened stock boot would have enough material left, around its perimeter, to attach to the boot mount though. What do you think? If you think the stock boot could be modified, approximately how much would have to be removed to match the short one?
PS Thank you for the detailed install info.
PS Thank you for the detailed install info.
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From: Lake Elsinore, CA
Originally Posted by bluemax1724
By your picture showing both the stock and short boots, it looks like the lower portion of the stock boot could be trimmed to the length of the short boot. I can't tell if the shortened stock boot would have enough material left, around its perimeter, to attach to the boot mount though. What do you think? If you think the stock boot could be modified, approximately how much would have to be removed to match the short one?
PS Thank you for the detailed install info.
PS Thank you for the detailed install info.