B&M Shifter question
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
The oem C5/Z06 and most of the after market shifters are threaded 9/16-18. This includes the B&M, HURST, KIRBAN, BPP, MTI, CALLAWAY, and others.
The HURST **** (try SUMMIT RACING) is available in that same thread, in white or black. I have that HURST **** on a B&M "Sport" shifter.
The HURST **** (try SUMMIT RACING) is available in that same thread, in white or black. I have that HURST **** on a B&M "Sport" shifter.
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
The "Sport" version from B&M is their latest offering. It is rubber isolated like the oem shifter, but has a higher pivot point, so the shifting are somewhat stiffer, but shorter.
...and no, I don't find the HURST **** slippery at all...and I'm in hot, dry, sweaty AZ.
...and no, I don't find the HURST **** slippery at all...and I'm in hot, dry, sweaty AZ.
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From: Not on either liberal coast.
I have no experience with the "Ripper". I would imagine the shifts are the same since the billet base appears to be shared between the "Ripper" and the "Sport". The only difference may be that the "Sport" has a stub on which the rubber isolated upper portion of the lever is connected.
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From: San Clemente CA
I have the newer B&M with a Hurst black "8 Ball" ****. I love both to death! The shifter is firm, precise and short throw, at least compared to stock. I really like how the **** fits my hand, and neither it nor the shifter rattle! It did very slightly when new, but that seems to have gone away completely.
I highly recommend both!
I highly recommend both!