Hurst factory shifter BS? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jmcknight · 07-22-2013, 05:16 PM

I am interested in switching my Hurst factory shifter stick to the chrome stick and white ball instead of the original leather knob. So I call Hurst to get the right part number and they say GM doesn't allow them to mfr. or sell a replacement stick if you bought the factory installed shifter. Said I had to buy a whole new shifter set since their normal chrome stick will not fit the factory shifter mechanism. I haven't taken mine apart to see if it uses the 2 hole attachment that is common. Has anyone done this on a 2013 manual SS with the factory Hurst? Sure sounds like some corporate/marketing BS.

strych9 · 07-22-2013, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcknight

I am interested in switching my Hurst factory shifter stick to the chrome stick and white ball instead of the original leather knob. So I call Hurst to get the right part number and they say GM doesn't allow them to mfr. or sell a replacement stick if you bought the factory installed shifter. Said I had to buy a whole new shifter set since their normal chrome stick will not fit the factory shifter mechanism. I haven't taken mine apart to see if it uses the 2 hole attachment that is common. Has anyone done this on a 2013 manual SS with the factory Hurst? Sure sounds like some corporate/marketing BS.

It is, but Hurst gave you the correct information.

DARK AGE 53 · 07-22-2013, 05:30 PM

Looking at this video it won't work

, if you're interested in taking a short drive ( maybe 1000 miles or so ) head up to Michigan and I'll help you install it.....better yet, just send it to me and I'll install it in my SS and let you know how it work out form.

Cody6.2 · 07-22-2013, 05:57 PM

The factory Hurst stick looks just like the standard one but wilth different angles/dimensions. Therefore the stick alone isn't replaceable.

CamaroTom · 07-22-2013, 06:09 PM

I thought for 2013 they got rid of Hurst and just call it the "performance short-throw shifter" made by GM.

Wolvie70 · 07-22-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

I thought for 2013 they got rid of Hurst and just call it the "performance short-throw shifter" made by GM.

Nope, mine has the hurst logo attached to the handle.

ssrs2lt · 07-22-2013, 06:18 PM

Oh course it wouldn't work without full change out..money changes everything

Deftones · 07-22-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LEMayhem

I thought for 2013 they got rid of Hurst and just call it the "performance short-throw shifter" made by GM.

I believe that's for 1LEs and ZL1s only.

Apex Motorsports · 07-22-2013, 06:24 PM

The factory Hurst is a totally different shifter than the aftermarket Hurst Billet/Plus2. You can't just change the stick.

SoCalThug · 07-22-2013, 06:28 PM

Wait for a 2012 v6 you can add a hurst shifter right? I saw one for sale on amazon I think it said any year

Edzo · 07-22-2013, 06:38 PM

They dis-continued the Hurst in December. But now they offer a short throw one. Too bad I ordered mine in late Dec. so I got stuck with the stock shifter.

sscamaro · 07-23-2013, 11:03 AM

The after market Hurst Billet Shifter is 44% shorter throw then the stock shifter. The factory Hurst shifter is only 22% shorter throw. Also the a/m Hurst costs less than the factory one.

menendez1293 · 07-23-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalThug

Wait for a 2012 v6 you can add a hurst shifter right? I saw one for sale on amazon I think it said any year

Nope it won't fit. In order to install the hurst stick and ball you need their aftermarket shiftier.

WindyCityPilot · 07-23-2013, 11:46 AM

My 2013 1SS has the hurst shifter from the factory.....bought it in December of 2012....I think they stopped offering them shortly after that.

07-22-2013, 05:16 PM	#1
jmcknight Drives: 2013 2SS vert CRM M6 Hurst NPP Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 19	Hurst factory shifter BS? I am interested in switching my Hurst factory shifter stick to the chrome stick and white ball instead of the original leather knob. So I call Hurst to get the right part number and they say GM doesn't allow them to mfr. or sell a replacement stick if you bought the factory installed shifter. Said I had to buy a whole new shifter set since their normal chrome stick will not fit the factory shifter mechanism. I haven't taken mine apart to see if it uses the 2 hole attachment that is common. Has anyone done this on a 2013 manual SS with the factory Hurst? Sure sounds like some corporate/marketing BS.

07-22-2013, 06:09 PM	#5
CamaroTom Drives: 1/70 2013 BRM 2SS RS 1LE NPP NAV Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Parrish, Florida Posts: 1,082	I thought for 2013 they got rid of Hurst and just call it the "performance short-throw shifter" made by GM. __________________

07-23-2013, 11:03 AM	#12
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	The after market Hurst Billet Shifter is 44% shorter throw then the stock shifter. The factory Hurst shifter is only 22% shorter throw. Also the a/m Hurst costs less than the factory one. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

07-22-2013, 05:57 PM	#4
Cody6.2 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 605	The factory Hurst stick looks just like the standard one but wilth different angles/dimensions. Therefore the stick alone isn't replaceable.

07-22-2013, 06:18 PM	#7
ssrs2lt Drives: too many Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: oh va pa ma tx Posts: 3,046	Oh course it wouldn't work without full change out..money changes everything

07-22-2013, 06:24 PM	#9
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The factory Hurst is a totally different shifter than the aftermarket Hurst Billet/Plus2. You can't just change the stick.

07-22-2013, 06:28 PM	#10
SoCalThug Drives: 2012 Summit White 1Ls Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Diamond Bar, Cali Posts: 898	Wait for a 2012 v6 you can add a hurst shifter right? I saw one for sale on amazon I think it said any year

07-22-2013, 06:38 PM	#11
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	They dis-continued the Hurst in December. But now they offer a short throw one. Too bad I ordered mine in late Dec. so I got stuck with the stock shifter.

07-23-2013, 11:46 AM	#14
WindyCityPilot Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 67	My 2013 1SS has the hurst shifter from the factory.....bought it in December of 2012....I think they stopped offering them shortly after that.