Factory shifter "centering"?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: 53066 WI
Factory shifter "centering"?
I just read the topic on the new Hurst shifter, and of course all the pros and cons of the other choices. If anyone out there in puterland has removed the factory stick, do you feel centering resistance when removed from the trans.? Basically, I am asking if some of the resistance is resident in the transmission, or purely a function of the shifter?
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2000
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From: Palm City Florida
Re: Factory shifter "centering"? (Gramps)
Centering is a function of the Transmission. The Stock Shifter can be cranked around in a full circle when removed from the car.
Aftermarket shifters sometimes use centering springs. Although they are not needed, it helps when speed shifting. Just slamming the stick straight forward guarantees you get 3rd gear.
Aftermarket shifters sometimes use centering springs. Although they are not needed, it helps when speed shifting. Just slamming the stick straight forward guarantees you get 3rd gear.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sugar Land, TX USA
Re: Factory shifter "centering"? (Gramps)
No, there is no mechanism in the stocker for centering. There is a centering
function through the tranny linkage. Although, it can be and most of the time
is very weak.
I know that mine, when stock, would not always center from the extreme
right. A friend has even lost the centering function from the left all together.
At least until we installed a Ripper. Now the centering ability feels close to
stock but you can make it hang.
So, I believe that the combination of an aftermarket shifter and the stock
tranny linkage is the ticket. I prefer the strong springs in my Ripper, always
know what gear I'm in. :yesnod:
function through the tranny linkage. Although, it can be and most of the time
is very weak.
I know that mine, when stock, would not always center from the extreme
right. A friend has even lost the centering function from the left all together.
At least until we installed a Ripper. Now the centering ability feels close to
stock but you can make it hang.
So, I believe that the combination of an aftermarket shifter and the stock
tranny linkage is the ticket. I prefer the strong springs in my Ripper, always
know what gear I'm in. :yesnod:
