What the best shifter.. please read!
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What the best shifter.. please read!
I need a good daily driven short throw shifter. Looking for either a MGW,TPS 427 or a Snap. They all seem similar, so what's the best or are they all good choices? Any pro's or con's?
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It's all about personal preference. All these shifters you mentioned are great. 
Some shift effortlessly, some require abit more muscle. It also depends on your driving style. Good luck, MGW was my choice.
Some shift effortlessly, some require abit more muscle. It also depends on your driving style. Good luck, MGW was my choice.
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I did of lot of reading of past threads here before I decided. There is no consensus of opinion.
I wanted quiet and no vibrations into the cabin, which so many of the after market billet shifters are prone to do.
In the end I chose a B&M RACING "Sport" shifter. I haven't regretted my choice.
I wanted quiet and no vibrations into the cabin, which so many of the after market billet shifters are prone to do.
In the end I chose a B&M RACING "Sport" shifter. I haven't regretted my choice.
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Shifters are all about personal preference... just like exhaust... the MGW is very short and notchy and some people don't like it... me included. Then you have the Hurst/ B&M/ LG which is not as short as the MGW but has a nice notchiness... which I like. Then there is the TPS 427 Shifter (Modified C6Z) and this shifter is great for C5 owners or people who want a nice smooth shift... I like this too BUT I like the Hurst style more because I like my shifters a bit on the notchy side BUT not like the MGW.
BTW, we have a nice shifter in testing right now that works real well and should be released in the next 30 days.
BTW, we have a nice shifter in testing right now that works real well and should be released in the next 30 days.
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The stock shifter is great. If you want something else look in the C5 parts forum. There are always all sorts of aftermarket ₢rap available there.
The best drag racer on the forum uses stock, that should be enough.
The best drag racer on the forum uses stock, that should be enough.
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From: Florissant Missouri
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Shifters are all about personal preference... just like exhaust... the MGW is very short and notchy and some people don't like it... me included. Then you have the Hurst/ B&M/ LG which is not as short as the MGW but has a nice notchiness... which I like. Then there is the TPS 427 Shifter (Modified C6Z) and this shifter is great for C5 owners or people who want a nice smooth shift... I like this too BUT I like the Hurst style more because I like my shifters a bit on the notchy side BUT not like the MGW.
BTW, we have a nice shifter in testing right now that works real well and should be released in the next 30 days.
BTW, we have a nice shifter in testing right now that works real well and should be released in the next 30 days.