Short shifters in general - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Pluto · 05-11-2014, 08:28 PM

I was super interested and was probably going to purchase a hurst short shifter kit until I was reading about others here on the forum. The difference I see is quality of metals and such but mainly a "full kit shifter" or a "shaft replacement" shifter. Thing is it seems like I need a lift to do either of these. Anyone can recognize the price difference as well. So my question to you Camaro5 family, is it really worth going for the full blown short shifter? I took an interest to MGW's but it's $350

I understand and can see that most are going to say "you have to pay to play" blah blah blah. Let's break this down here though...what would I use it for? I drove a Camaro with a hurst and it just felt more convenient. I don't race on the street or at the track. So for "convenience" what would you go with?

F-16 Camaro · 05-11-2014, 08:33 PM

I got the hurst shifter, installed it without a lift.

I also bought new bushings, made it tighter.

I have been miss shifting more though. Still getting used to it

Pluto · 05-11-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by F-16 Camaro

I got the hurst shifter, installed it without a lift.

I also bought new bushings, made it tighter.

I have been miss shifting more though. Still getting used to it

The thought of having the car on jack stands scares the shit out of me...I turned wrenches for some years and I guess I just got used to a lift

F-16 Camaro · 05-11-2014, 08:37 PM

Don't get me wrong, I take my car to the life on base whenever I can. Just saying a lift isn't required

Pluto · 05-11-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by F-16 Camaro

Don't get me wrong, I take my car to the life on base whenever I can. Just saying a lift isn't required

I gotcha...I have a lift available but only every 2 weekends..how long would you say the install takes? Having the car in the air

BLACK67 · 05-11-2014, 08:52 PM

Barton shifter works excellent.

F-16 Camaro · 05-11-2014, 08:54 PM

I take my time because working on my car is so fun.

But I'd say 2 hours start to finish

Jason@JacFab · 05-11-2014, 08:58 PM

Make your own... Best $350 you ever saved.

Pluto · 05-11-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Make your own... Best $350 you ever saved.

I wouldnt even know where to begin hehe

Pluto · 05-11-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Make your own... Best $350 you ever saved.

By the way I've gotten a surprising amount if compliments on the license plate bracket

Jason@JacFab · 05-11-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pluto

I wouldnt even know where to begin hehe

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Originally Posted by Pluto

By the way I've gotten a surprising amount if compliments on the license plate bracket

If you have access to a grinder/sander, and a welder you can do it in under an hour including removing and reinstalling the shifter in the car.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217080
It's a little long winded, and I need to add more pictures, but it works like a charm. Skip straight to Method B.

Cool on the bracket! Glad you (and others) like it!

Indydriver · 05-12-2014, 12:38 PM

If you just don't want to mess with it, have your dealer install the GM part. I ordered it on my car and it works just fine. I installed a TWM on my Speed3 and it was very high quality. That application didn't require any work under the car, just removal of the center console.

mrimpala02 · 05-12-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK67

Barton shifter works excellent.

+1 on the Barton shifter. It's awesome!

05-11-2014, 08:28 PM	#1
Pluto Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,191 View My Garage	Short shifters in general I was super interested and was probably going to purchase a hurst short shifter kit until I was reading about others here on the forum. The difference I see is quality of metals and such but mainly a "full kit shifter" or a "shaft replacement" shifter. Thing is it seems like I need a lift to do either of these. Anyone can recognize the price difference as well. So my question to you Camaro5 family, is it really worth going for the full blown short shifter? I took an interest to MGW's but it's $350 I understand and can see that most are going to say "you have to pay to play" blah blah blah. Let's break this down here though...what would I use it for? I drove a Camaro with a hurst and it just felt more convenient. I don't race on the street or at the track. So for "convenience" what would you go with? __________________ 2013 VR Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Small, but effective mod list: Roto-Fab Intake, TSP 2" Long tubes, TSP catless mids, MSD spark plug wires, stock catback, Elite Catch Can, APEX washer relocation and scoop, VMAX throttle body, Diablo InTune-Tuned by Matt@FSP, and a JacFab license plate bracket.

05-11-2014, 08:52 PM	#6
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	Barton shifter works excellent. __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

05-12-2014, 12:38 PM	#12
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	If you just don't want to mess with it, have your dealer install the GM part. I ordered it on my car and it works just fine. I installed a TWM on my Speed3 and it was very high quality. That application didn't require any work under the car, just removal of the center console. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

05-11-2014, 08:33 PM	#2
F-16 Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 608 View My Garage	I got the hurst shifter, installed it without a lift. I also bought new bushings, made it tighter. I have been miss shifting more though. Still getting used to it

05-11-2014, 08:37 PM	#4
F-16 Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 608 View My Garage	Don't get me wrong, I take my car to the life on base whenever I can. Just saying a lift isn't required

05-11-2014, 08:54 PM	#7
F-16 Camaro Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Black Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Alamogordo, NM Posts: 608 View My Garage	I take my time because working on my car is so fun. But I'd say 2 hours start to finish

05-11-2014, 08:58 PM	#8
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	Make your own... Best $350 you ever saved.