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BTRSS · 12-26-2016, 01:18 PM

Ok, so I want to replace my factory Hurst shifter with either a MGW, Hurst or Barton and am curious to what everyone thinks is the best. I have a friend with a Barton but don't know anyone with a Hurst or MGW. Opinions?

BTRSS · 12-26-2016, 01:19 PM

Forgot to add, my Camaro is a SS with a Whipple Supercharger, COM CAM, methanol injection for 785 HP at the flywheel. Thanks.

macSS · 12-26-2016, 06:13 PM

MGW all the way...Built like a tank and have not missed a shift....you will love it

mmaattppllaayy · 12-26-2016, 07:52 PM

Another vote for MGW. I had a hurst for 2 years and switched to mgw. Should have just went with mgw to start with. Hurst rattles and is rougher. Mgw also feels much tighter with no slop.

splashlog48 · 12-27-2016, 01:51 PM

HURST---5 1/2 years and No Problemo

huggett · 12-27-2016, 04:39 PM

I have no experience with the Barton or Hurst, but I do LOVE my MGW!

dreksnot · 12-27-2016, 04:52 PM

Had the factory short-throw Hurst. Researched. Went with MGW. Installation was straight forward. Tighter shift gates. Like it. Also, was able to attach the old school T-handle Hurst shift "knob." Recommended.

BTRSS · 12-27-2016, 09:13 PM

Well boys, I like what I'm hearing and it looks like the MGW is the shifter of choice. The install video and the test ride they show really seals the deal. Thanks for all that replied.

HardrockSS · 12-31-2016, 08:54 PM

I got the MGW and had Don install it,looked like a pain without a lift

BTRSS · 01-01-2017, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HardrockSS

I got the MGW and had Don install it,looked like a pain without a lift

I talked to Don about it, he didn't really want to install it in mine due to all the custom painted console. He was afraid it might get scratched. I'll probably touch base with him in a month to see if he's still weary about it. I did talk to the boys at NE Tire in Attleboro (they installed a lot of stuff for me) and they new exactly how to install the MGW, so we'll see.

How do you like the MGW? I've nothing but good things about it.

Stingr69 · 01-01-2017, 03:04 PM

MGW is a nice piece. Installed that and their Race Knob to replace the OEM regular stock shifter and it was an improvement. That said, I later pulled the MGW out to install a pre-owned GM Hurst. The GM Hurst is quieter than MGW and still works great.

In my case, the MGW solved a problem I just did not have. Sold the MGW for close to what I had in it. The MGW Race Knob is absolutely necessary in my opinion and it fits perfectly on the factory GM Hurst shifter. Best setup for me. Your results may vary.

djcfuzz · 01-03-2017, 10:02 AM

Another vote for MGW

CGbambam · 01-03-2017, 10:21 AM

MGW man, you won't regret it

perfucto · 01-03-2017, 01:10 PM

MGW

12-26-2016, 01:18 PM	#1
BTRSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 656 View My Garage	Which Shifter? Ok, so I want to replace my factory Hurst shifter with either a MGW, Hurst or Barton and am curious to what everyone thinks is the best. I have a friend with a Barton but don't know anyone with a Hurst or MGW. Opinions?

12-26-2016, 06:13 PM	#3
macSS Drives: 2012 SS Camaro LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 329	MGW all the way...Built like a tank and have not missed a shift....you will love it __________________ 2012 Ashen Grey LS3_ARH 1 7/8 Long tubes_Pypes Exhaust Axle Back_C.A.I._ Bo White Ported Throttle Body_Custom Black Anodized Fuel Rails_3:91 Rear ARP Stainless Bolts_MSD Wires_Elite Engineering Catch Can_MGW Flat Stick_Stewart Warner Pro Gauges_BMR Rear Suspension_ZL1 Rear Swaybar 427 HP To The Wheels_Tuned and Dyno'd by ECS

12-27-2016, 04:52 PM	#7
dreksnot Served USN - Atomic Chimp Drives: 13 Camaro LSX434 TT M6, 21 ZLE A10 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 1,603 View My Garage	Had the factory short-throw Hurst. Researched. Went with MGW. Installation was straight forward. Tighter shift gates. Like it. Also, was able to attach the old school T-handle Hurst shift "knob." Recommended. __________________ In excess of 1,000WHP LSX434 \| AGP 65/65 TT \| BTR Equalizer Intake \| Trickflow 245cc cathedral \| BTR custom cam \| Cortex EBC \| n2mb WOT \| ID-1700x \| Brisk GR12S \| RPM Lv 7 TR6060 \| AGP's Triple 525LPH Fore Fuel \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| 4.11 DSS Proform 9", CF driveshaft, 1400hp axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw w/old skool Hurst T-handle \| ADM solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Moreno camber/caster plates

12-31-2016, 08:54 PM	#9
HardrockSS Drive Fast Take Chances Drives: 2012 45th anniversary SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: cape cod Posts: 560 View My Garage	I got the MGW and had Don install it,looked like a pain without a lift __________________ 2012 45th Ls3 M6:ECS 1500, Custom Cam ,Alky Meth kit, Mcleod Rxt, MGW shifter,Pfadt Tri-y headers Solo Mach X, 20%tint,3.91 gears ,Suspension upgrades, G-force axles.700 RWHP http://www.slowhawkperformance.com/

01-03-2017, 10:02 AM	#12
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Another vote for MGW __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

12-26-2016, 01:19 PM	#2
BTRSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 656 View My Garage	Forgot to add, my Camaro is a SS with a Whipple Supercharger, COM CAM, methanol injection for 785 HP at the flywheel. Thanks.

12-26-2016, 07:52 PM	#4
mmaattppllaayy Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 428	Another vote for MGW. I had a hurst for 2 years and switched to mgw. Should have just went with mgw to start with. Hurst rattles and is rougher. Mgw also feels much tighter with no slop.

12-27-2016, 01:51 PM	#5
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	HURST---5 1/2 years and No Problemo

12-27-2016, 04:39 PM	#6
huggett Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 72	I have no experience with the Barton or Hurst, but I do LOVE my MGW!

12-27-2016, 09:13 PM	#8
BTRSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Massachusettes Posts: 656 View My Garage	Well boys, I like what I'm hearing and it looks like the MGW is the shifter of choice. The install video and the test ride they show really seals the deal. Thanks for all that replied.

01-01-2017, 03:04 PM	#11
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	MGW is a nice piece. Installed that and their Race Knob to replace the OEM regular stock shifter and it was an improvement. That said, I later pulled the MGW out to install a pre-owned GM Hurst. The GM Hurst is quieter than MGW and still works great. In my case, the MGW solved a problem I just did not have. Sold the MGW for close to what I had in it. The MGW Race Knob is absolutely necessary in my opinion and it fits perfectly on the factory GM Hurst shifter. Best setup for me. Your results may vary.

01-03-2017, 10:21 AM	#13
CGbambam Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 410	MGW man, you won't regret it

01-03-2017, 01:10 PM	#14
perfucto Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Estero, FL Posts: 383	MGW