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theblueSS · 07-12-2013, 01:09 AM

I'm considering buying the hurst short throw shifter for my 2010 ss and i was wondering if its worth the money. ($173) i dont have experiences with short throws so i was hoping for someone who does to tell me if the buy is worth getting due to performance (quicker gear changes) or due to the feel. I'm also open to suggestions on other short throws or any other similar mods. thank you!
(i also did search the forum for similar threads but not to intensely so please excuse me if there are a ton of other threads based on the same question.)

K32 Camaro · 07-12-2013, 01:39 AM

There's not really a performance benefit. It's all about the feel and personally I favor a pistol grip short throw similar to the 2012-14 challengers.

blake-b · 07-12-2013, 02:03 AM

I have no experience with the Hurst short throw but my MGW shifter was worth every penny of the $350 I spent on it.

http://mgwltd.com/camaro2010_short_throw_shifter.shtml

The Hurst doesn't replace the whole shifter assembly, just the stick and a few other pieces (again I have no experience) whereas the MGW replaces everything.

Not hard to install either.

JCunningham · 07-12-2013, 03:11 AM

I just installed a Hurst. Its definitely worth the money if you also buy brass bushings. The factory shifter sucks balls. The Hurst performs real nice but does make some noise. Its nice a tight. If I had to do it again though I would go with a MGW or a TWM. In a $40,000 car the shifter shouldnt make noise.

Mwalterhouse · 07-12-2013, 05:48 AM

As a last minute decision I installed the Hurst STS when completing my engine mods. It was a ver good decision, very nice shifter and very smooth. I can honestly say I have not experienced the noise others have expressed. The shifter changed the drive of the vehicle.

AL1SS/RS · 07-12-2013, 06:00 AM

I've had the hurst for a little over a year its ok , but can
make some noise in the higher revs . If I had to do it over
again I would use the MGW just my 2 cents.

Mchlgrrsn · 07-12-2013, 08:04 AM

I love my MGW. Gripper knob

Gunslinger09 · 07-12-2013, 08:17 AM

I'm in the 12s with the factory shifter. I don't think it's needed.

ronniels3 · 07-12-2013, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theblueSS

I'm considering buying the hurst short throw shifter for my 2010 ss and i was wondering if its worth the money. ($173) i dont have experiences with short throws so i was hoping for someone who does to tell me if the buy is worth getting due to performance (quicker gear changes) or due to the feel. I'm also open to suggestions on other short throws or any other similar mods. thank you!
(i also did search the forum for similar threads but not to intensely so please excuse me if there are a ton of other threads based on the same question.)

MGW. Don't bother with anything else. Nothing compares. The whole shifter gets changes not just the handle.

Birm · 07-12-2013, 09:15 AM

Its all about preference, there is absolutely a differnce in the throw of the shift. I have the factory Hurst STS, and have driven my buddies MGW STS, I prefer his personally..not nearly as notchy but both are nice.

If I had to pick, MGW or Barton before the hurst...thats personal preference though.

supersport77 · 07-13-2013, 04:17 PM

I've got the hurst shifter that came with the car from the factory, I love it. Short smooth shifts, no noise from mine at any rpm.

SSDan · 07-13-2013, 04:36 PM

MGW - the faster you shift the happier this shifter make you. I never miss shifts with it. Can not say that for the stock shifter especially the 2-3 shift.

07-12-2013, 01:09 AM	#1
theblueSS Drives: midnight blue 2010 m6 ss ls3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: austin tx Posts: 24 View My Garage	mod worth the money? I'm considering buying the hurst short throw shifter for my 2010 ss and i was wondering if its worth the money. ($173) i dont have experiences with short throws so i was hoping for someone who does to tell me if the buy is worth getting due to performance (quicker gear changes) or due to the feel. I'm also open to suggestions on other short throws or any other similar mods. thank you! (i also did search the forum for similar threads but not to intensely so please excuse me if there are a ton of other threads based on the same question.)

07-12-2013, 03:11 AM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	I just installed a Hurst. Its definitely worth the money if you also buy brass bushings. The factory shifter sucks balls. The Hurst performs real nice but does make some noise. Its nice a tight. If I had to do it again though I would go with a MGW or a TWM. In a $40,000 car the shifter shouldnt make noise. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-12-2013, 06:00 AM	#6
AL1SS/RS Drives: 2012 camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Downingtown pa. Posts: 94	I've had the hurst for a little over a year its ok , but can make some noise in the higher revs . If I had to do it over again I would use the MGW just my 2 cents. __________________

07-12-2013, 08:04 AM	#7
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	I love my MGW. Gripper knob __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

07-12-2013, 08:17 AM	#8
Gunslinger09 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 149	I'm in the 12s with the factory shifter. I don't think it's needed. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Black/IOM

07-12-2013, 01:39 AM	#2
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	There's not really a performance benefit. It's all about the feel and personally I favor a pistol grip short throw similar to the 2012-14 challengers.

07-12-2013, 02:03 AM	#3
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	I have no experience with the Hurst short throw but my MGW shifter was worth every penny of the $350 I spent on it. http://mgwltd.com/camaro2010_short_throw_shifter.shtml The Hurst doesn't replace the whole shifter assembly, just the stick and a few other pieces (again I have no experience) whereas the MGW replaces everything. Not hard to install either.

07-12-2013, 05:48 AM	#5
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	As a last minute decision I installed the Hurst STS when completing my engine mods. It was a ver good decision, very nice shifter and very smooth. I can honestly say I have not experienced the noise others have expressed. The shifter changed the drive of the vehicle.

07-12-2013, 09:15 AM	#10
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	Its all about preference, there is absolutely a differnce in the throw of the shift. I have the factory Hurst STS, and have driven my buddies MGW STS, I prefer his personally..not nearly as notchy but both are nice. If I had to pick, MGW or Barton before the hurst...thats personal preference though.

07-13-2013, 04:17 PM	#11
supersport77 Drives: 2013 camaro ss Join Date: May 2013 Location: Apopka, Fl. Posts: 27 View My Garage	I've got the hurst shifter that came with the car from the factory, I love it. Short smooth shifts, no noise from mine at any rpm.

07-13-2013, 04:36 PM	#12
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	MGW - the faster you shift the happier this shifter make you. I never miss shifts with it. Can not say that for the stock shifter especially the 2-3 shift. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)