MGW Shifter
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta GA
MGW Shifter
It seems in other threads there is a lot of differing opinions on the brand of shifter everyone likes and uses.
I'm leaning toward the MGW with Lower Box. Does anyone else use this shifter for everyday driving?
I thought about Hurst Shifter, but no one seems to be using one for me to compare it's use. Thanks.
I'm leaning toward the MGW with Lower Box. Does anyone else use this shifter for everyday driving?
I thought about Hurst Shifter, but no one seems to be using one for me to compare it's use. Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,018
Likes: 52
From: Deltona Fl.
It seems in other threads there is a lot of differing opinions on the brand of shifter everyone likes and uses.
I'm leaning toward the MGW with Lower Box. Does anyone else use this shifter for everyday driving?
I thought about Hurst Shifter, but no one seems to be using one for me to compare it's use. Thanks.
I'm leaning toward the MGW with Lower Box. Does anyone else use this shifter for everyday driving?
I thought about Hurst Shifter, but no one seems to be using one for me to compare it's use. Thanks.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,596
Likes: 6
I can tell you it's an improvement over every shifter I've had in either my C5Z or C6Z! This includes the Hurst, Kirban, and the 427x. I don't have the lower box in either, but I'm sure knowing George at MGW, it's a big improvement over stock. The poly bushings in the MGW box alone should provide a much smoother surface for the box!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 143
Likes: 3
From: wrentham ma
I just installed the shifter top. It is great. The car is new to me so i didn't know the previous owner had put a B&M shifter in it. This is much better. Very precise. I work for a defense contractor and when we make a mechanical assembly it costs alot, but is built very very well. The MGW looks Full-Mil. It has an extra block of metal just for vibration damping (I think) and the 4 bolts that hold it down have extra allen locking bolts. You don't see that on most standard products; but I can only compare to the B&M.
I opted for the threaded shaft that is standard on the C5 and mounted a solid hurst ball. It is short and tight. I thought the OEM C6 ****, while very ergonomic, had a cheap tin top and they whole **** felt mushy. (I did spend $15 for the C6 shaft in case I ever want to go back). Best of luck to you.
I opted for the threaded shaft that is standard on the C5 and mounted a solid hurst ball. It is short and tight. I thought the OEM C6 ****, while very ergonomic, had a cheap tin top and they whole **** felt mushy. (I did spend $15 for the C6 shaft in case I ever want to go back). Best of luck to you.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,023
Likes: 266
From: San Jose California
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 204
Likes: 1
had mine for 3 years...installed at 40k miles by Penske INDY
I think it is TOO stiff - although it has loosened up a bit over past year(or maybe I'm thoroughly used to it)
1st thru 4th is nice'n quick...
pattern from 4th to 5th is DEFINITELY a dogleg jog up and over to the right; sixth gear has to be precise also(down right).
I tend to skip gears alot on FL A1A, in interest of economy(!)
3rd to 5th is real EZ; 4th to 6th not so good(could be tranny arms!).
furthermore, HEAT seems to aggravate stiffness/precision(after driving 15-20+ hours non-stop on I-10 FLA-TX&beyond, multiple times)
007 2LT F55 MN6 83,000 miles
1st thru 4th is nice'n quick...
pattern from 4th to 5th is DEFINITELY a dogleg jog up and over to the right; sixth gear has to be precise also(down right).
I tend to skip gears alot on FL A1A, in interest of economy(!)
3rd to 5th is real EZ; 4th to 6th not so good(could be tranny arms!).
furthermore, HEAT seems to aggravate stiffness/precision(after driving 15-20+ hours non-stop on I-10 FLA-TX&beyond, multiple times)
007 2LT F55 MN6 83,000 miles
And watch the video for an easy install.