Hurst Shifter Installed
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Hurst Shifter Installed
OK all.. I received my new Hurst shifter today and installed it. Coming from the B&M Ripper to the Hurst, my initial impression is the Hurst is MUCH smoother. No clunky shifts, the spring tension felt just right for what I like (a shade softer than stock B&M springs), and I think it's well worth the money.
The biggest change. No Rattles. My B&M didn't rattle either in the 1st month, but then got REALLY bad. More time will tell on this aspect.
Overall I think it's a well designed unit, and would be my first recommendation for an aftermarket shifter.
One question though too. I thought the T-56 tranny had internal stops and didn't require them on the shifter itself? I went ahead and set them just in case though.
[Modified by dcronkhite, 5:05 PM 3/4/2002]
The biggest change. No Rattles. My B&M didn't rattle either in the 1st month, but then got REALLY bad. More time will tell on this aspect.
Overall I think it's a well designed unit, and would be my first recommendation for an aftermarket shifter.
One question though too. I thought the T-56 tranny had internal stops and didn't require them on the shifter itself? I went ahead and set them just in case though.
[Modified by dcronkhite, 5:05 PM 3/4/2002]
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (dcronkhite)
SOunds good, I am waiting to try one of these myself. Whenever one of the locals have this installed I will try it out. :)
vetterdstr :cheers:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (vetterdstr)
You going to be at Streets of Willow Springs on Friday? If so you can check mine out then. I'm not running but I'm coming up since I have to be in LA on Friday night anyway.
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (dcronkhite)
I will be at the Streets Event on Thursday night. It would be cool if I could try yours out. :yesnod:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (dcronkhite)
dcronkhite
you say you went from the Ripper to the Hurst...Can you comment on the length of the throw's versus the two?? I heard the Hurst is shorter...Can you tell us how much??
ZOOMNZ
you say you went from the Ripper to the Hurst...Can you comment on the length of the throw's versus the two?? I heard the Hurst is shorter...Can you tell us how much??
ZOOMNZ
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (zoomnz)
I can't tell any discernable difference in throw. I suspect the ACTUAL difference is so slight that it's not possible to tell. They're both VERY similar in throw in my opinion.
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (vetterdstr)
I will be at the Streets Event on Thursday night. It would be cool if I could try yours out. :yesnod:
vetterdstr :cheers:
vetterdstr :cheers:
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (vettenuts)
The Hurst is somewhere between the stock shifter and the ripper. The ripper IS stiff, but it's that way on purpose. The Hurst IMO is a much more livable daily thing.
Pros over stock:
1) you don't feel like you're rowing a boat (shorter throw)
2) no sloppy feeling
3) Adjustable spring tension. I liked the way it came.
Pros over Ripper:
1) you don't feel like you're at the gym working out (not as stiff)
2) NO RATTLES. There is some vibration above 3000rpm sometimes.. but NOTHING like what I experienced with the Ripper.
3) adjustable tension.
Pros over stock:
1) you don't feel like you're rowing a boat (shorter throw)
2) no sloppy feeling
3) Adjustable spring tension. I liked the way it came.
Pros over Ripper:
1) you don't feel like you're at the gym working out (not as stiff)
2) NO RATTLES. There is some vibration above 3000rpm sometimes.. but NOTHING like what I experienced with the Ripper.
3) adjustable tension.
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (dcronkhite)
The Hurst is somewhere between the stock shifter and the ripper. The ripper IS stiff, but it's that way on purpose. The Hurst IMO is a much more livable daily thing.
Pros over stock:
1) you don't feel like you're rowing a boat (shorter throw)
2) no sloppy feeling
3) Adjustable spring tension. I liked the way it came.
Pros over Ripper:
1) you don't feel like you're at the gym working out (not as stiff)
2) NO RATTLES. There is some vibration above 3000rpm sometimes.. but NOTHING like what I experienced with the Ripper.
3) adjustable tension.
Pros over stock:
1) you don't feel like you're rowing a boat (shorter throw)
2) no sloppy feeling
3) Adjustable spring tension. I liked the way it came.
Pros over Ripper:
1) you don't feel like you're at the gym working out (not as stiff)
2) NO RATTLES. There is some vibration above 3000rpm sometimes.. but NOTHING like what I experienced with the Ripper.
3) adjustable tension.
Cherish your Hopes...
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (dcronkhite)
Nice to hear Hurst rules! Ordered mine and still waiting :sad:
But can confirm B&M to be difficult and although I did like the 25% reduction in throw on the Ripper, the clunky shifts got to me in daily drive. The Hurst is suppose to be about 35% shorter throw over original GM shifter.
Enjoy! :) :seeya
But can confirm B&M to be difficult and although I did like the 25% reduction in throw on the Ripper, the clunky shifts got to me in daily drive. The Hurst is suppose to be about 35% shorter throw over original GM shifter.
Enjoy! :) :seeya
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (dcronkhite)
dcronkhite,
I will be at the Streets on Friday as well. Would you let me try out your shifter for a few laps - er I mean a short drive OFF TRACK ?
vetterdstr - see ya` ther too ! I'll be the one with the BIG banana !
I will be at the Streets on Friday as well. Would you let me try out your shifter for a few laps - er I mean a short drive OFF TRACK ?
vetterdstr - see ya` ther too ! I'll be the one with the BIG banana !
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Re: Hurst Shifter Installed (team5150)
Where exactly is the Willow Springs event this weekend I would love to go and also see the Installed Hurst on a car. I am in Santa Monica. Thanks.
[Modified by Hirohawa, 8:11 AM 3/6/2002]
[Modified by Hirohawa, 8:11 AM 3/6/2002]
