FACTS ONLY Shifter Comparison
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
FACTS ONLY Shifter Comparison
Guys:
I have been meaning to do this for a while. I hear people compare shifters a million times but I am still unsure which direction to go. Posts get to subjective and its confusing.
What I want to get is "side on" comparison pictures of all stock (C5/C6/C6Z) and aftermartket shifters (Hurst/Mallet/B&N/ etc...etc...) out there installed on a "C5". I do not want any subjective information in this post. ONLY Facts with pictures like I have shown below to get the post started.
Post the following information:
1.) Shifter Brand
2.) Shifter modified from the way you bought it ?
3.) Picture of all 3 shifter positions (3rd/Neutral/4th)(If you have Dig camera)
4.) Height of shifter in neutral
5.) Distance from 3rd to 4th (total shifter throw)(try to measure from the center of your shifter **** to estimate where your shifter "stick" is located.)
Please do not respond without the following information so this post stays clean and factual...
Thanks guys !
Toque
My stock Z06 shifter is cut down ~1.25" from stock (& vetteessentials shift boot).
I have been meaning to do this for a while. I hear people compare shifters a million times but I am still unsure which direction to go. Posts get to subjective and its confusing.
What I want to get is "side on" comparison pictures of all stock (C5/C6/C6Z) and aftermartket shifters (Hurst/Mallet/B&N/ etc...etc...) out there installed on a "C5". I do not want any subjective information in this post. ONLY Facts with pictures like I have shown below to get the post started.
Post the following information:
1.) Shifter Brand
2.) Shifter modified from the way you bought it ?
3.) Picture of all 3 shifter positions (3rd/Neutral/4th)(If you have Dig camera)
4.) Height of shifter in neutral
5.) Distance from 3rd to 4th (total shifter throw)(try to measure from the center of your shifter **** to estimate where your shifter "stick" is located.)
Please do not respond without the following information so this post stays clean and factual...
Thanks guys !
Toque
My stock Z06 shifter is cut down ~1.25" from stock (& vetteessentials shift boot).
Last edited by Toque; Oct 7, 2006 at 04:34 PM.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
is the "6.5 throw" from the front edge of the **** to the rear edge... or from center-to-center ?
Toque
Last edited by Toque; Oct 7, 2006 at 04:28 PM.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Originally Posted by 2klude
i would take the **** off than measure... it will be more accurate... everyone has a different shift ****.
Initial pic updated....
Toque
Last edited by Toque; Oct 7, 2006 at 04:24 PM.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
the longer the leaver arm ( shift leaver) the easer it is too shift.
That being said. I took a stock shifter out of a 99, cut the shaft down 1" and threaded it. took out the plastic bushings, but in polyurathain and packed in high temp grease, then put it back in.
That being said. I took a stock shifter out of a 99, cut the shaft down 1" and threaded it. took out the plastic bushings, but in polyurathain and packed in high temp grease, then put it back in.
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From: Palm City Florida
My Information
1.) Stock Shifter
2.) Self Modified
3.) Picture of all 3 shifter positions (3rd/Neutral/4th)(If you have Dig camera) Too Lazy
4.) 3 Inches High
5.) 4 Inches total Throw from 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th
Also 1 Inch side to side when in Neutral
1.) Stock Shifter
2.) Self Modified
3.) Picture of all 3 shifter positions (3rd/Neutral/4th)(If you have Dig camera) Too Lazy
4.) 3 Inches High
5.) 4 Inches total Throw from 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th
Also 1 Inch side to side when in Neutral
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
chuckster
Thanks !
Thats what I want to see with all stock, and aftermarket shifters. I think this could be a good post if we get all shifters listed !
Toque
Thanks !
Thats what I want to see with all stock, and aftermarket shifters. I think this could be a good post if we get all shifters listed !
Toque
Last edited by Toque; Oct 8, 2006 at 01:31 AM.
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From: . Kona, HI. Orem, UT. PSL, FL
quoting myself from the other forum.
the measurements were taken from the face of the ac control with the hurst ball off the
Originally Posted by EDONIS001
i broke my digital camera but ill get you the measurements.
Shifter information:
1.) Hurst
2.) not modified but using stoppers in base.
3.) No pics camera is broke will get one from friend this weekend
4.) 4.5 inches high
5.) total throw measured from top of shifter stick is 2.875inches
4 1/2(3rdgear)-7.375 or 7 3/8's(4thgear)=2.875 of total throw
Shifter information:
1.) Hurst
2.) not modified but using stoppers in base.
3.) No pics camera is broke will get one from friend this weekend
4.) 4.5 inches high
5.) total throw measured from top of shifter stick is 2.875inches
4 1/2(3rdgear)-7.375 or 7 3/8's(4thgear)=2.875 of total throw
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From: Palm City Florida
Originally Posted by BobbyG
Chuckster, what the hell is that growing out of your spare change holder?....
A small Stuffed Dog.. My has a tradition of giving me a small stuffed animal for every car I have owned... Kind of like a good luck charm..
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Guys
Is nobody interested in putting the numbers together for different shifters? (except chris.shea / chuckster)
I guess people like responding to shifter polls every day then ?.... I guess I'm confused why people complain about shifter polls then ? 
If we could get participation in this topic its something we could refer to when people ask about different shifters.
Toque
Is nobody interested in putting the numbers together for different shifters? (except chris.shea / chuckster)
I guess people like responding to shifter polls every day then ?.... I guess I'm confused why people complain about shifter polls then ? If we could get participation in this topic its something we could refer to when people ask about different shifters.
Toque
Drifting
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From: . Kona, HI. Orem, UT. PSL, FL
im curious as to what the c6 shifters are like. everyone gives them such praise i just dont get it 
shifter travel is going to come down to one main thing and thats how high on the stick the shifter pivots.(seesaw action)
shifter travel is going to come down to one main thing and thats how high on the stick the shifter pivots.(seesaw action)
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Hurst Shifter
Post the following information:
1.) Shifter Brand: Hurst Billet Plus Shifter
2.) Shifter modified from the way you bought it ? Not Modified
3.) Picture of all 3 shifter positions (3rd/Neutral/4th)(If you have Dig camera): Pic below
4.) Height of shifter in neutral: 4 3/4 inch, pic below
5.) Distance from 3rd to 4th (total shifter throw)(try to measure from the center of your shifter **** to estimate where your shifter "stick" is located.): 3 inch throw measured from the middle point.
Height
3rd
Neutral
4th
Darion
1.) Shifter Brand: Hurst Billet Plus Shifter
2.) Shifter modified from the way you bought it ? Not Modified
3.) Picture of all 3 shifter positions (3rd/Neutral/4th)(If you have Dig camera): Pic below
4.) Height of shifter in neutral: 4 3/4 inch, pic below
5.) Distance from 3rd to 4th (total shifter throw)(try to measure from the center of your shifter **** to estimate where your shifter "stick" is located.): 3 inch throw measured from the middle point.
Height
3rd
Neutral
4th
Darion
Last edited by Darion; Oct 11, 2006 at 06:46 PM.
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
Originally Posted by Darion
hmmm, pics are coming up for me. Now what?
Darion
Now what?Darion
Looks good !
Thanks !Toque
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From: Middletown CT
Mallet Shifter:
This is essentially a stock shifter that has had the stock handle and **** replaced with a billet aluminum shift handle and ****.
Measurements are approximate. I was having some difficulty holding the tape measure in position while taking the picture. I would say its accurate within an 1/8th inch.
Height, 5 1/4"
Travel 1st to 2nd, 4 1/4"
Travel 2nd to 3rd, 4 3/8"
Height
1st Gear
2nd Gear
3rd Gear
4th Gear
This is essentially a stock shifter that has had the stock handle and **** replaced with a billet aluminum shift handle and ****.
Measurements are approximate. I was having some difficulty holding the tape measure in position while taking the picture. I would say its accurate within an 1/8th inch.
Height, 5 1/4"
Travel 1st to 2nd, 4 1/4"
Travel 2nd to 3rd, 4 3/8"
Height
1st Gear
2nd Gear
3rd Gear
4th Gear
Last edited by Greg_E; Nov 28, 2006 at 07:33 PM.
