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djcfuzz · 10-12-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by USMUCL

You guys have been great!

Side note:

Any concern with the dynomat from under the tunnel being exposed to the elements? I would have thought it would fall apart eventually ...

I guess the dynamat could eventually have issues. As I said, the stock shifter arms that connect to the transmission were wrapped in some dynamat-like material and they are exposed to the elements.

Camarotobeornottobe · 10-12-2014, 03:06 PM

Dynamat will do okay against the elements as it pertains to its own longevity. The exception being that it will rip fairly easily if hit by debris -- something that is probably not much of a problem up in the tranny tunnel.

However, it will probably trap moisture. This makes it okay for placement on the shifter assembly pieces that are not going to be prone to corrosion (as they do in the Hurst and MGW "quiet kits"). But, placing it in large chunks on the sheet metal of the underside of the tranny tunnel will likely be bad long term. Just my $.02.

djcfuzz · 10-12-2014, 10:04 PM

The dynamat manufacturer claims that it will not absorb moisture.

Camaro21 · 11-27-2015, 04:16 PM

I had the MGW shifter in my Supercharged SS and loved it. I like the ZL1's shifter but don't like that it doesn't sit further back when in gears 1, 3 & 5 (can't rest arm/elbow on console and hold the shifter comfortably). Does anyone know if I could use just this piece on a stock ZL1 Shifter just for the setback?

ClarityCamaro · 01-30-2016, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro21

I had the MGW shifter in my Supercharged SS and loved it. I like the ZL1's shifter but don't like that it doesn't sit further back when in gears 1, 3 & 5 (can't rest arm/elbow on console and hold the shifter comfortably). Does anyone know if I could use just this piece on a stock ZL1 Shifter just for the setback?

Bump for an old thread. But wondering the same ^

ZL1Naboz · 01-31-2016, 08:37 PM

Went with MGW haven't missed a 2-3rd since

ClarityCamaro · 01-31-2016, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ZL1Naboz

Went with MGW haven't missed a 2-3rd since

How does it feel compared to stock?

10-12-2014, 10:04 PM	#31
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	The dynamat manufacturer claims that it will not absorb moisture. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627

11-27-2015, 04:16 PM	#32
Camaro21 Drives: SOLD - 2013 M6 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,041 View My Garage	I had the MGW shifter in my Supercharged SS and loved it. I like the ZL1's shifter but don't like that it doesn't sit further back when in gears 1, 3 & 5 (can't rest arm/elbow on console and hold the shifter comfortably). Does anyone know if I could use just this piece on a stock ZL1 Shifter just for the setback? Attached Images

01-31-2016, 08:37 PM	#34
ZL1Naboz ZL1Naboz Drives: '13 ZL1, ‘53 Chevy Pickup, ‘22 GMC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 337 View My Garage	Went with MGW haven't missed a 2-3rd since Attached Images __________________ Rotofab CAI, Big Gulp & Washer Bottle Relo, MGW, Kook's w/Hiflo Cats, SCT4, Jannetty, 35% tint, Oracle Side Markers, MTX Sub, Escort 9500ix - Blendmount, 18% Lower, ATI Super Damper, ID850 Injectors, Moroso Catch Can, MSD BAP, AFCO Heat Exchanger Pre-Pulley Dyno 559.92 RWHP 519 RWTQ

10-12-2014, 03:06 PM	#30
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	Dynamat will do okay against the elements as it pertains to its own longevity. The exception being that it will rip fairly easily if hit by debris -- something that is probably not much of a problem up in the tranny tunnel. However, it will probably trap moisture. This makes it okay for placement on the shifter assembly pieces that are not going to be prone to corrosion (as they do in the Hurst and MGW "quiet kits"). But, placing it in large chunks on the sheet metal of the underside of the tranny tunnel will likely be bad long term. Just my $.02.