notchy shifter - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

scott's45 · 01-16-2017, 09:36 AM

I ordered my 2012 2SS with a Hurst short throw shifter. It's really notchy and not smooth at all. Would changing the shifter to a different brand, solve this issue? Or, is it just the nature of the beast with the six speed?

djcfuzz · 01-16-2017, 10:58 AM

Hi, the only full shifter replacement I am aware of that is available is the MGW. It is my understanding that all others are just a "stick". I did my MGW install myself and had the opportunity, with the help of a friend's lift, to see how the shifter ties into the transmission. It is a well built piece of hardware. I really like the feel of this shifter. The shorter throw reminds me of my old M-22 that I had in my 1967 Firebird. My stock shifter went from what I would call "sloppy" to "smooth" with the MGW. There are some good threads on here with install info.

scott's45 · 01-16-2017, 01:03 PM

Thank you, appreciate the info.

djcfuzz · 01-16-2017, 02:19 PM

I see we both have 45th's. Mine is a V6 and that you have the V8. So different transmission and the MGW is built a little different to link up, basically the same hardware inside so there should be no worries. I put dynamat underneath on the tunnel after installing the MGW and some more in the cabin by the shifter prior to putting in their noise deadening material. Also, I used the stock shift knob to keep with the 45th style. I see you have the SS ball knob, looks good.

olblue75 · 01-16-2017, 07:08 PM

I don't think a shifter change will fix your notchiness, the reason I say that is the shifter is just a stick and ball on a pivot now tightening the stocker could help, I ordered a Pegasus Machine poly billet rear mount and it seemed to help a lot and for less than a hundred bucks it beats a aftermarket 300.00 shifter.

djcfuzz · 01-18-2017, 05:58 PM

https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/camaros/82

camguynj · 01-18-2017, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblue75

I don't think a shifter change will fix your notchiness, the reason I say that is the shifter is just a stick and ball on a pivot now tightening the stocker could help, I ordered a Pegasus Machine poly billet rear mount and it seemed to help a lot and for less than a hundred bucks it beats a aftermarket 300.00 shifter.

What do you mean by "help a lot" .... reduce notchyness, slop, NVH ?

rich2342 · 01-18-2017, 08:39 PM

Why not try the ZL1 shifter upgrade?

olblue75 · 01-18-2017, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camguynj

What do you mean by "help a lot" .... reduce notchyness, slop, NVH ?

Seemed to fix some the notchiness and slop and didn't really get a increase or decrease in NVH, it just feels more positive. I have a 2010 with a factory Hurst installed just not factory installed.

Stingr69 · 01-19-2017, 08:04 AM

I have run 3 different shifters on my 2010. stock, MGW, and GM factory Hurst. The shifter change will not help. It is a fluid change that makes the most difference.

Get 4 quarts of Mobil 1 SYNTHETIC ATF (be sure to buy the one designed for OLDER vehicles that originally used Dexron 3 ATF).

Drain fluid then fill with a funnel and 4 feet of rubber hose from the top of the engine compartment. Cheap and easy.

01-16-2017, 09:36 AM	#1
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	notchy shifter I ordered my 2012 2SS with a Hurst short throw shifter. It's really notchy and not smooth at all. Would changing the shifter to a different brand, solve this issue? Or, is it just the nature of the beast with the six speed? __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

01-16-2017, 10:58 AM	#2
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	Hi, the only full shifter replacement I am aware of that is available is the MGW. It is my understanding that all others are just a "stick". I did my MGW install myself and had the opportunity, with the help of a friend's lift, to see how the shifter ties into the transmission. It is a well built piece of hardware. I really like the feel of this shifter. The shorter throw reminds me of my old M-22 that I had in my 1967 Firebird. My stock shifter went from what I would call "sloppy" to "smooth" with the MGW. There are some good threads on here with install info. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

01-16-2017, 01:03 PM	#3
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	Thank you, appreciate the info. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

01-16-2017, 02:19 PM	#4
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	I see we both have 45th's. Mine is a V6 and that you have the V8. So different transmission and the MGW is built a little different to link up, basically the same hardware inside so there should be no worries. I put dynamat underneath on the tunnel after installing the MGW and some more in the cabin by the shifter prior to putting in their noise deadening material. Also, I used the stock shift knob to keep with the 45th style. I see you have the SS ball knob, looks good. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627 Last edited by djcfuzz; 01-16-2017 at 02:55 PM.

01-16-2017, 07:08 PM	#5
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,061	I don't think a shifter change will fix your notchiness, the reason I say that is the shifter is just a stick and ball on a pivot now tightening the stocker could help, I ordered a Pegasus Machine poly billet rear mount and it seemed to help a lot and for less than a hundred bucks it beats a aftermarket 300.00 shifter. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

01-18-2017, 05:58 PM	#6
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	https://www.mgwshifters.com/shifters/camaros/82 __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

01-18-2017, 08:39 PM	#8
rich2342 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: MA Posts: 515	Why not try the ZL1 shifter upgrade?

01-19-2017, 08:04 AM	#10
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	I have run 3 different shifters on my 2010. stock, MGW, and GM factory Hurst. The shifter change will not help. It is a fluid change that makes the most difference. Get 4 quarts of Mobil 1 SYNTHETIC ATF (be sure to buy the one designed for OLDER vehicles that originally used Dexron 3 ATF). Drain fluid then fill with a funnel and 4 feet of rubber hose from the top of the engine compartment. Cheap and easy.