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Oct 23, 2004 | 12:35 AM

CUlookin

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Question about shifter install

I bought a Hurst Short Throw and was wondering which springs you all used. Also, can you post some pics and/or links of your shift *****. I'm going with the vette essentials interior and I'm undecided whether or not to use their two tone OEM shift **** or go with another... Thanks

Oct 23, 2004 | 12:43 AM

Wadoka

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04

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CUL - I am using the large-diameter, weakest springs only. I've had my shifter in for about four months.

I am thinking about going up one level now that I've gotten used to the weakest springs. I missed a 2nd-3rd shift at the dragstrip last Saturdayon one pass, I'm hoping the stronger springs will help with the self-centering for the 2-3 shift.

Oct 23, 2004 | 12:49 AM

CUlookin

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thanks, did your spring loosen up a lot after use?

Oct 23, 2004 | 12:52 AM

Wadoka

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04

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I don't know if it loosened up, or my right arm got stronger

It's not nearly as hard to shift now as it was when it was new. I've heard that the shifter itself breaks in and gets easier to shift.

Oct 23, 2004 | 11:47 AM

Derek Zalewski

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Stock Shift **** with Hurst?

I thought you could not use the stock shift **** with the Hurst shifter. I thought the threads were diifferent?

As a suggestion, I just bought a Voodoo shift **** - no affiliation, I just bought one, I used to have one for my Turbo Mazda Miata and loved it!!! (see link below)

http://www.teamvoodoo.com/Voodoo/Applications.html

Current Voodoo **** Applications
Available finishes: spun, polished, smooth black powder coat, textured ("crinkle") powder coat, and pearl (clear powder coat spun). All titanium ***** are either solid commercially pure titanium metal or 6/4 alloy.

Note: Finishes other than those noted in the table are available for specific applications on a special order basis at additional cost. Contact voodoo@teamvoodoo.com for details.

‡Titanium items are available in polished finish only. Pistol grip ***** are not available in titanium at this time.

Vehicle
Chevrolet C5 Corvette & 1995-96 C4 Corvette ZF 6-speed manual gearbox
2.000 / sphere 9/16" X 18 Threads all types available (including titanium‡)

Derek Zalewski

Oct 23, 2004 | 01:59 PM

DirteeDave

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Originally Posted by Derek Zalewski

I thought you could not use the stock shift **** with the Hurst shifter. I thought the threads were diifferent?

You can use it but a lot of people complain about vibrations that are eliminated once they use a different ****.

Oct 23, 2004 | 02:29 PM

Wadoka

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St. Jude Donor '03-'04

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The factory shifter is rubber-isolated from the drivetrain. Once you install the Hurst with a solid ****, you're going to notice an immediate and possibly annoying increase in driveline noise in the cabin. The driveline sounds are introduced, the engine sounds are sharper, etc.

Oh, another thing - HEAT.

On extended drives, the driveline heat migrates up the shifter shaft. The shaft and the locknut get warm or even hot, so watch out.

Last edited by Wadoka; Oct 23, 2004 at 04:05 PM.