I got an 01 Z06 and want to get a new shifter. I am looking at the 'Billet Quick Shifter' which improves by 20%. The other one I'm looking at is the 'B&M Ripper Shifter' which improves by 33% but is over 100$ more expensive than the Billet. I'm torn between which one would be better for me and the driving of the car. Is it worth the extra money for supposedly the 13% difference? Thanks for the help

 

Who makes the Billet Quick shift? Ive never heard of it. I have a Ripper in mine and I love it. I got it from another member for $120. Check the Parts section.

 

MGW its the best hands down.

 

 

where can i pick one of those up at

 

PM sent. I can't show the link on here b/c there not a sponsor.

 

I got the B&M Sport Shifter from Corvettes of Houston, $184. http://www.corvettesofhouston.com/pr...roducts_id=454

Not to be confused with the Ripper, as this has some isolation / two piece shaft to stop noise. I can't compare it to the other Vette shifters but I'm happy w/ the feel, and it is not a noisy rattling shifter like the Ripper was in my 99 TA. It will also work w/ the stock C5 or 05-07 C6 shift *****. Just put a C6 **** on mine and that is a nice improvement in looks and feel over the blocky C5 **** IMO.

 

Stick with a known quality product like a B&M Sport Shifter or a MGW.

 

People are talking about the MGW shifter. I'll bet its pretty good. I have a C6 shifter in my car and love it. It shifts smooth and I haven't missed any shifts. Try to find a used one with the ****. I paid $130 for mine.

 

Son, what is your complaint concerning the OEM C5 shifter? That is where you want to start in your search for a better shifter. The word "improves" is not always going to be your definition when you buy and install it only to find that some of your C5 shifter traits are accentuated.

It your issue with hard shifting ( effort )? Or a decided "notchy" feel? or 'throw distance between gears? Or perhaps the compartmentalized feeling?


A shifters satisfaction is very subjective . If you are against the notchy feel then don't get a short throw shifter . This feeling will only be enhanced by the shorter shifter arm.

If hard shifting effort is objectionable don't get a short throw shifter, as most take more or at least the same effort to shift. Instead change the transmission fluid to a synthetic and install a Venom detent bolt at $60 ( also what works is the pirated "anti-venom" .060 washer trick). This loosens the detent spring tension slightly .

A C6 shifter arm assembly (your Z06 shift box is identical to the 2005 2008 C6 shift box with solid horizontal bushings) has a canted ergonomic design that has favored well as a shifter arm upgrade. The C6 shift has an approx. 10% shorter throw. From Left to right : The Hurst C5 3915085, OEM C6 shifter , OEM C5 shifter arm)

Myself , I've gone the gambit with my three C5s (2000 FRC and 2001 Z06) and now use a modified Hurst C6 #3915086 shifter, Venom detent bolt and Red Line D4 Synthetic ATF. I wanted something more like my old Hurst bolted to an M-22. But the wife likes the C6 Z06 shifter in her 2000 FRC. Hurst C6 3915086

I'm not fimilar with the "Billet Quick Shifter" but most quality after market shifters are about the same in price. Breathless is another shifter . The RSD snap shifter is just a C6 shifter that the shifter has been cut down and threaded (9/16-18 threads which is what the C5 OEM threads are). I was not impressed. This picture is a full length C6 Z06 shifter with 9/16-18 threads that I added .

 

darn, doesn't look like it's going to be a consensus this time it's asked either...

 

I had the B&M in my 01 coupe, now i have the hurst in 03 Z, I prefer the hurst, feels more roudy to me, I like the rough harsh feeling though, and not to mention the B&M is more money. Also which ever you choose go on ebay, thats usually where i get all my parts, most of the magazines that sell parts to us are also on ebay and its much cheaper with the same quaranties just like if you bought it out of the mag.

 

Let me chime in here to offer the CF Parts For Sale section as a better place to find parts at a good value. The brand new Hurst C6 3915086 shifter ( never used , complete in the box) I recently bought on the CF was $150. Included was a C6 shifter arm assembly complete with **** and two Hurst (9/16-18 threaded )shifter *****.

Last year I bought an brand new 2007 C6 Z06 shifter assembly /with shift box in the GM box for $100.

Bought a CCA ( Mike Norris) Black Chrome oil catch can assembly , again brand new from Chip for $105.

Late last year bought a set of 18"/19" Chromed C6 wheels ( Factory Reproduction brand) and Goodrich g Force KDW2 with less than 1500 miles ( Sacramento, California), that are sized and offset perfect for my Z06 for $1150


Point being that if you know what you want , are patient and know what prices are the CF is a great place to buy. I've spent over $12,000 in the last 18 months on my three (3) vettes and most of it here on the CF.

Buying a pre owned shifter from the CF can be a real value as most ( read their ads) have installed the aftermarket shifter and did not like them and now three (3) months later are selling them for 1/2 price.

hotwheels57, I posted that shifters , like tires & wheels are very subjective which is why you'll see so many aftermarket shifter posted in the parts for sale section(s) of CF. I myself have to modify every shifter to try and meet my requirements.

 

I have had the Hurst short throw (diesledave pictured) in my 02 vert for the last three years. It also sports a MOMO **** and boot that matches the interior color of the car (black with red insert down the backside and red stitching) Love it!