[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by Curr

Now that MGW option is truly dead, I'm very interested in this.

@vtirocz about how long would you estimate a trained mechanic take to do the install?

See these videos as well as the revised step by step instruction manual .pdf file I attached in post 14.

(SS)
(LT)

The first video mentions 2 hours from start to finish, while the second video mentions 3-4hr. I would probably plan for 3-4 hours for a realistic time (even that seems optimistic to me if they are taking time and torquing everything to spec). It took me much longer to do that in my garage with no lift, but I was taking my time and trying to document everything.

[vtirocz]

Track testing the new Hurst shifter (shift to 3rd and 4th using no-lift shift feature).



In my haste to get the camera mounted before the run, I see now that I mounted it too low!

[Gen6 softtop]

Originally Posted by vtirocz

Track testing the new Hurst shifter (shift to 3rd and 4th using no-lift shift feature).



In my haste to get the camera mounted before the run, I see now that I mounted it too low!

Yes sir love the Hurst shifter, I've purchased a black ball for the shifter honestly it should be an option! Love it though! Really enjoy 2-3, 4-5 gates much more precise now

[vtirocz]

After driving with the Hurst shifter with stock knob for about a month now, one thing I've noticed is the shift effort is on the high side, particularly when shifting from in gear to neutral. This is no problem for racing, but a bit much for daily driver. Maybe I'm just picky, but I thought I'd try out the following solution.

What I did was buy a 2" shock extension (9/16-18 threads... $10) and used the Hurst white ball / stick that came with the shifter. This brings the shifter height up by 1.25" compared to stock, but gives excellent mechanical advantage. Shifts are still very precise and throw is still reduced from stock (see calcs below), but the shift effort is now much closer to stock.

I want to drive with this setup for a little while before reinstalling the boot. This way if I don't like it I can easily swap back to the stock stick/knob setup.

Here's my calculations on shift throw and % reduction.

[JCunningham]

would a 1.6lb shift knob make shifting easier? I have a TWM shift knob

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

would a 1.6lb shift knob make shifting easier? I have a TWM shift knob

Good question. The stock knob i had been using is weighted. I’ll weigh it and get back to you.

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by JCunningham

would a 1.6lb shift knob make shifting easier? I have a TWM shift knob

The stock knob is around 14oz. I don't think a heavier knob would help the issue I described (in fact, that might make it worse). For instance, with the Hurst / stock knob setup, when trying to shift from 5th to neutral I was finding that so much force was needed to get it out of 5th gear that it was hard not to overshoot and go straight to 6th. You get used to it and the added shifting effort isn't a big deal when racing or shifting gear to gear, but found it a little annoying for daily driver type stop and go traffic specifically when shifting from in gear to neutral. Once you adapt to it, then it's not really a big deal, but I thought I'd try the 1.25" longer shifter height to see if I like that better. I'll report back after I have more seat time in the car.

Hurst,
Question for you: Would there be an easy way to modify the lower end of the assembly below the fulcrum (ie. slightly shorten the end below the fulcrum) to provide a little more mechanical advantage without having to change the upper stick height?

[vtirocz]

After experimenting with a couple different options (see posts above), I've determined the best setup is the Hurst shifter with stock knob. I think this is the best balance between crisp/precise shifting, shift effort, and appearance.

At some point I'd like to test out the SS 1LE shifter to see how it compares. If I get the opportunity to test that in the future, I'll post a comparison in this thread.

Thanks again to the Hurst team for the shifter! I wonder when the upper stick for use with stock knob will be available to purchase?

[ZNix]

Originally Posted by vtirocz

After experimenting with a couple different options (see posts above), I've determined the best setup is the Hurst shifter with stock knob. I think this is the best balance between crisp/precise shifting, shift effort, and appearance.

At some point I'd like to test out the SS 1LE shifter to see how it compares. If I get the opportunity to test that in the future, I'll post a comparison in this thread.

Thanks again to the Hurst team for the shifter! I wonder when the upper stick for use with stock knob will be available to purchase?

I hope soon. I would love one.

[cmeJATT]

I wish the install wasn’t suck a bitch to do :(

[Dubchitts]

Originally Posted by cmeJATT

I wish the install wasn’t suck a bitch to do :(

Its like headers. It looks worse than it really is

[cmeJATT]

did they list this product to purchase? i don't see it.

[Tech@HurstPerformance]

Originally Posted by cmeJATT

did they list this product to purchase? i don't see it.

This shifter has not come to market as of yet. But due to the overwhelming interest, I know that this design has not been put on the "back burner". As soon as any new information becomes available you will see it posted here on Camaro6 first!

- Jason @ Flowmaster

[dfwcowboy]

Originally Posted by Tech@HurstPerformance

This shifter has not come to market as of yet. But due to the overwhelming interest, I know that this design has not been put on the "back burner". As soon as any new information becomes available you will see it posted here on Camaro6 first!

- Jason @ Flowmaster

I'd also like to see this product offered for the LGX M6.