Hurst shifter dampening (quiet) mod -- how to?
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Hurst shifter dampening (quiet) mod -- how to?
I've heard of some people putting tennis ***** or weights or other things around the hurst short shifter to quiet it down. Exactly how is this done? Any writeups on this can someone give me some instructions?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Use the forum search function. This topic has been talking about numerous times. Many members also show pics of what they did.
The best thing I did though, was to install an MGW pistol grip ****. The heavy billet **** absorbed the Hurst rattle.
The best thing I did though, was to install an MGW pistol grip ****. The heavy billet **** absorbed the Hurst rattle.
Burning Brakes
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Different solutions work for different people. I'm using a combination of PVC end cap and a Hurst billiard ball shift **** with the threads of the shifter wrapped in electrical tape. The stock ****, MGW pistol grip that Shylor mentioned and the C6 **** all produced way too much noise for my setup.
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I'm on my 3rd Hurst shifter that I've installed in 3 different cars and I've never had one rattle on me. Wish you luck! 
Burning Brakes
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From: GOCC - Rebels Without A Clue Santa Barbara, CA
I did the tennis ball trick along with placing a thick piece of foam back inside the console directly behind the shifter. If you pull your shift boot off, take it out for a ride. While driving place your hand over the opening to the rear of the shifter. Most of the tranny noise comes from the rear. 
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Originally Posted by Threed
I did the tennis ball trick along with placing a thick piece of foam back inside the console directly behind the shifter. If you pull your shift boot off, take it out for a ride. While driving place your hand over the opening to the rear of the shifter. Most of the tranny noise comes from the rear.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
I'm on my 3rd Hurst shifter that I've installed in 3 different cars and I've never had one rattle on me.
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Yes there were only a limited number of all black MGW pistol grip ***** made. I encouraged George at MGW to make some because I really wanted one in all black. I painted the shift pattern emblem on mine black to match it.
Derek why are you selling yours?
Derek why are you selling yours?
Racer
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Originally Posted by Shylor
Yes there were only a limited number of all black MGW pistol grip ***** made. I encouraged George at MGW to make some because I really wanted one in all black. I painted the shift pattern emblem on mine black to match it.
Derek why are you selling yours?
Derek why are you selling yours?
I realized that I don't personally like the pistol grip feel. The MGW shift **** is top quality and looks great.
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From: "Same as it always was"
Don't cut the tennis ball in half. Cut a hole in the top and bottom, then slip it over the shaft. I did that when I had my stock shifter causing noise or rattle problems and it went away.
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I used a 3/4" X 3" piece of new heater hose, it will slide down tight over the Hurst shaft tight, and will not move, doesn't affect the boot either
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From: Fort Lauderdale, FL 140 & Still More Pedal
Go to your local home improvement store and buy a 2 two inch Fernco brand rubber pipe plug in the plumbing isle. $2.00. Remove the shifter **** and boot. Cut a hole in the pipe plug with an exacto knife large enough to accomodate the shaft and slip it right over the base.
I think that this will work better than a tennis ball.
I got this idea from Patches as he describes it in his shifter install.
I think that this will work better than a tennis ball.
I got this idea from Patches as he describes it in his shifter install.
