C6 Shifter in a C5?
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
Why would you want to do this?
Spend less, & get a better part.
Buy a Hurst.
Spend less, & get a better part.
Buy a Hurst.
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Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
I've tried the Hurst Shifter and do not like it. A shorter throw is not my objective. I'm mainly doing it for the height and whereas I have cut my stock as low as possible, the C6 shifter is lower and I get to retain the nice smooth feel.
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Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
I've tried the Hurst Shifter and do not like it. A shorter throw is not my objective. I'm mainly doing it for the height and whereas I have cut my stock as low as possible, the C6 shifter is lower and I get to retain the nice smooth feel.
Mine is perfectly quiet and shifts smooth as silk.
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Originally Posted by Glennm27
I hear you and I have heard that from so many others. I guess I have been very lucky that my Hurst has never made any noise and has worked flawlessly for 2 years now.
Mine is perfectly quiet and shifts smooth as silk.
Mine is perfectly quiet and shifts smooth as silk.
To me the throw is just too short as is the Ripper. Would be great for the 1/4 mi but doesnt play a roll on a roadcourse. The stock is just fine, at least it is for me. I just dont like the height of the shifter, even after I cut it. If you take the *** off, the C5 Shifter is really tall!
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Haven't seen anyone post about the C6 shifter going into the C5. So I guess the jury is still out on that one. Would be interesting to know though.
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Originally Posted by stangkiller18
For you guys that don't like the Hurst, have you attempted to adjust the spring rates in the shifter?
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From: Palm City Florida
Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
I know it has been brought up before but what was the final answer? Could it be done?
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The shifter may be a direct fit on a C5, BUT that doesn't mean it will be an improvement nor will it shift like a C6. The C6 also changed some internal linkage in the transmission to make it shift better.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
The shifter may be a direct fit on a C5, BUT that doesn't mean it will be an improvement nor will it shift like a C6. The C6 also changed some internal linkage in the transmission to make it shift better.
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Originally Posted by chuckster
I asked this question an got an answer a while ago.. The answer is YES it is a direct fit.. I got that answer from Ernie directly at Breathless Performance.
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
The shifter may be a direct fit on a C5, BUT that doesn't mean it will be an improvement nor will it shift like a C6. The C6 also changed some internal linkage in the transmission to make it shift better.
Its the height of the shifter that is attractive while being able to maintain the same C5 mechanical throw. I bet you'll see lots of C5 owners switching once they find out it works.
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Originally Posted by chuckster
The point is that the C6 is a SHORT shifter and it's STOCK.. So one should benefit from short throws from a quiet stock shifter.. There should be a bunch of them hitting the used market soon as they are replaced with the Rippers and Hurst, Etc....
BTW, do you have the GM Part #? Want to see how much GMPARTS DIRECT is selling them for now if they in fact offer them.
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Please let me know what you find out. I also asked Bob at Fichtner for a quote.
If your try it and it works, please let me know.
I was debating installing a Hurst Shifter and there is much discussion about the tranny vibration with the Hurst.
Best of luck!!!!
If your try it and it works, please let me know.
I was debating installing a Hurst Shifter and there is much discussion about the tranny vibration with the Hurst.
Best of luck!!!!
