Short throw shifter
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Heel & Toe
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From: Dixon Illinois
Short throw shifter
I was going to buy a Hurst shifter but read somewhere the MGW shifters are better. Do any of you have any of the MGW short shifters installed on your cars?
Thank you, Paul
Thank you, Paul
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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Welcome
Welcome to the best Corvette related forum on earth. Having said that, you can't beat an MGW shifter. I've had several in my C6's.
Racer
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From: Bradenton Florida
shiftless in Fl.
all of the above are correct. MGW... the only way to go. Couple that with a Nakid Parts **** which is drilled deeper and you will have the shortest most precise shift available. Installation instructions are great. Video available. All the parts fit and the action is smooth and precise.
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Safety Car
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From: Mooresville (Race City USA) NC
If you are driving a pre-LS3 an aftermarket shifter might help a bit; but if you own a 2008 or latter model you would be far better off simply learning how to shift you existing short throw shifter properly.
Intermediate
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From: League City Tx
MGW Shifter
I can't say enough good things about MGW. I ordered one and the Installation video on cd included was extremely clear and easy to follow.
I pulled it apart and had it back together in under an hour. What a huge difference. I had my doubts about what a difference it would make, and it even impressed my son, who said I want one too!!!
SS
I pulled it apart and had it back together in under an hour. What a huge difference. I had my doubts about what a difference it would make, and it even impressed my son, who said I want one too!!!
SS
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From: Rushsylvania Ohio
Dis-agree. I have a 2008 and the MGW shifter was a BIG improvement over the stock shifter.
Burning Brakes
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From: Nutley New Jersey
Reading this Thread...all you guys have me interested in making this mod.
1. Is there a preferred retailer where you purchased your MGW Shifter
2. Did you opt for retaining the original OEM shift ****, or did you purchase an aftermarket?
3. Love to see some photos
Thanks
1. Is there a preferred retailer where you purchased your MGW Shifter
2. Did you opt for retaining the original OEM shift ****, or did you purchase an aftermarket?
3. Love to see some photos
Thanks
Last edited by oak3x; Nov 4, 2011 at 06:50 AM.
Race Director
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From: Upstate NY
Order direct from the website.
Here is mine installed with the "Gripper" ****.
There are a couple of very good DIY threads here in the forum to help you with the simple installation, go for it!
Here is mine installed with the "Gripper" ****.
There are a couple of very good DIY threads here in the forum to help you with the simple installation, go for it!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Ridge, ny
USN
MGW, wow.
A quality shifter engineered to perfection that engages gears more precisely with out missing. The owner of MGW is very gracious and answered all my concerns over the phone. Installation kit comes with a DVD to help the process. Here's my 08 C6 during the install. by me. Notice I didn't need to disconnect the wires. 
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Drifting
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From: League City Texas
I bought my car from the original owner and he had installed an MGW shifter. I don't know if it was the early design or the newer design, but it works very well. He gave me the stock shifter in case I wanted to go back. Here is a pretty good article on installing the MGW.
http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...all/index.html
http://www.corvettefever.com/techart...all/index.html