[OVRKLL]

What size is that nut..15mm?

When you say " it’s still more effort than the stock shifter," do you mean shifting from 1st to 2nd?
If that's the case, how is it worth it?

And do you think this would help with a stock shifter from first to second gear?
Just wondering if it would be worth my effort to do this.

[Dixie ZL1]

Originally Posted by OVRKLL

What size is that nut..15mm?

When you say " it’s still more effort than the stock shifter," do you mean shifting from 1st to 2nd?
If that's the case, how is it worth it?

And do you think this would help with a stock shifter from first to second gear?
Just wondering if it would be worth my effort to do this.

The assembly requires a 15/16” socket for removal. The mod is not recommend for a stock shifter. It’s worth the time if you have an aftermarket shifter and want a little lower shift effort.

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by Dixie ZL1

I performed the mod today and it’s well worth the $7 and 1 hour investment. I did it in my garage on quick lifts, but jack stands are fine. You have to unbolt the trans cross member and drop the back of the trans to get access, but it’s not a big deal.

I installed two crush washers and it’s still more effort than the stock shifter, but to me it’s just right. Ensure you apply thread sealant (not locker) to avoid seepage.

Thanks for that info. Do you have a Hurst shifter?

[Dixie ZL1]

Originally Posted by vtirocz

Thanks for that info. Do you have a Hurst shifter?

Yes, I do.

[vtirocz]

Thanks. The only issue I see is that it might be easier for the shifter to pop out of gear? I'm trying to think of downsides to this change. I also have the Hurst shifter.

[OVRKLL]

So how do you guys like the Hurst Shifter?
I was thinking of doing this, but was concerned it all the work would be worth it and if shifting would become more notchy?
Now knowing that this mod is needed to improve the shifter gives me more concern about the engagement of the gears.

How much shorter is the throw for the OEM shifter?

[JCunningham]

the Hurst is a 40% reduced throw. this mod has been around for many years and I couldnt find anything on popping out of gear.

[Dixie ZL1]

No issues coming out of gear. I daily drive my car and this mod with the hurst shifter works great Did a track day last Sunday at Barber and it was a really nice improvement.

[JCunningham]

ok here is what you need there is also a softer reverse spring https://www.ebay.com/itm/Soft-Revers...53.m1438.l2649
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the washers below did not work for me
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Trans-deten...53.m1438.l2649

[6spdhyperblue]

Ok jacking up the car. Is the reverse spring recommended. How hard is it to go into reverse?

[JCunningham]

the difficulty is way overblown online. but it is unnaturally difficult. i get my trans back tuesday so ill try to do a install video but it will be with the trans out of the car.

[6spdhyperblue]

Wondering if I should go one or two spacers on the anti venom. Second, if I should leave the car jacked up and order the reverse spring.

Edit: ordered the spring

I landed on one spacer. I tried two, one, then none. Ate dinner and put one back in.
The horizontal wobble in neutral was a bit more than I like with two spacers.

[JCunningham]

most people run 2 washers from what im reading. guy sends those springs and washers fast just got them today

[JCunningham]

well somebody posted and deleted that 2 washers left a little rattle when in neutral. you could use 1 washer from the above posted ebay kit and 1 Dorman 65277 washer. that would give you .1405" 3.56mm instead of .1770" 4.49mm
the aluminum washers in the ebay kit are .0885"
Dorman copper are .0520" +- .0005"