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Shifty 6 · 08-14-2008, 11:39 AM

I have a question about the shifter. Is there a factory "short throw" Hurst type option? I'm also hoping the shift ball comes off like the 4th gen. I had an 8 ball on mine, it looked pretty cool, and it felt better in the hand. I may look into various styles of the 6 ball (ie colors.)

Xanthos · 08-14-2008, 12:04 PM

A short throw kit has been mentioned as an accessory. I'm keeping an eye out for more word on this as well. Would love to have one myself, as long as I can use the stock shift knob (love that look!).

- Xanthos

Shifty 6 · 08-14-2008, 05:39 PM

Yeah, I don't dislike the stock one, its just that I had a pool ball on my 4th gen, and I liked the size of it for my hands.

The_Beast_ · 08-14-2008, 05:51 PM

I really would have liked to see an auto shifter in one of the reveal RS's. Just really want to know if its the same as the prepro one.(probably will be)

ckellyme3 · 08-14-2008, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty 6

I have a question about the shifter. Is there a factory "short throw" Hurst type option? I'm also hoping the shift ball comes off like the 4th gen. I had an 8 ball on mine, it looked pretty cool, and it felt better in the hand. I may look into various styles of the 6 ball (ie colors.)

I dunno about the short throw hurst option but you can almost always change the ball.

MisterCamaro69 · 08-14-2008, 10:42 PM

I knew I saw it someplace...
Performance parts - numerous performance-enhancing components, including a tuned air intake, cat-back exhaust system, a Hurst short-throw shifter as well as more traditional GM Performance Parts.
http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00018
Could either be ordered thru Dealer parts dept. or any selling GMPP parts.

kamisxy · 08-15-2008, 02:05 AM

I know i have a hurst shifter on my Camaro....but really dont know too much about it? What are the advantages?why is it better?can anyone tell me?

MisterCamaro69 · 08-15-2008, 08:01 AM

Shifter is only a basic lever, just like a pry bar. If it's short throw, (shifter ball moves 4" during shift compared to factory 6", these are random numbers just for comparison.) Shifter moves 4" just a hair faster than it does 6", but it's also just a bit harder to shift. Quality of the shifter makes a big difference too.

dvnt88 · 08-15-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamisxy

I know i have a hurst shifter on my Camaro....but really dont know too much about it? What are the advantages?why is it better?can anyone tell me?

I don't know about the Hurst, but I put a Pro 5.0 in my '97 Z and was night and day compared to the stock unit. Smoother, shorter and more solid shifts and has a design feature that virtually eliminates the "MISSED" 2nd to 3rd shift. Great product for around $180-$200 and about an hour of ur time. ")

JEFF2010SSMANUAL · 08-15-2008, 10:57 AM

I had an 8 ball on my 1971 Chevelle LT1 also, it was a great fit.

I would also like a short shifter but it might put more pressure on the linkage.

Shifty 6 · 08-16-2008, 01:04 PM

the shifter on my Z was real rubbery then I changed to a GMPP short throw. It was a lot better but believe it or not it did not fit in the car. GMPP shifter felt good, maybe a little too stiff. I switched to the SLP hurst. It was much better quality and the shifts we much tighter, more precise, stronger feel (than stock). When I turned in the lease i swapped the shifter back, it felt like I was rowing a boat.

TheMadHatter99 · 08-17-2008, 06:25 PM

I don't care what the shift length is so long as they offer the concept's shifter as an aftermarket option. I was really disappointed in the shifter we're getting stock.

Xanthos · 08-17-2008, 10:30 PM

I dunno - I think they did a really good job of carrying it over into production. The concept shifter would have been way too expensive to mass produce. I do like it though - but I really like the production leather wrapped shifter as well. Plus, I have a feeling the leather wrapped one would be more comfortable on a very cold/very hot day.
- Xanthos

08-14-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
Shifty 6 Drives: 2001.5 Passat 250,000 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 529	Shifter in the Manual?? I have a question about the shifter. Is there a factory "short throw" Hurst type option? I'm also hoping the shift ball comes off like the 4th gen. I had an 8 ball on mine, it looked pretty cool, and it felt better in the hand. I may look into various styles of the 6 ball (ie colors.)

08-14-2008, 12:04 PM	#2
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	A short throw kit has been mentioned as an accessory. I'm keeping an eye out for more word on this as well. Would love to have one myself, as long as I can use the stock shift knob (love that look!). - Xanthos __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

08-14-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
MisterCamaro69 Drives: Is all that we see or seem Join Date: May 2008 Location: But a dream within a dream? Posts: 7,634	I knew I saw it someplace... Performance parts - numerous performance-enhancing components, including a tuned air intake, cat-back exhaust system, a Hurst short-throw shifter as well as more traditional GM Performance Parts. http://www.chevrolet.com/camaro/insi...y/?id=cid00018 Could either be ordered thru Dealer parts dept. or any selling GMPP parts. __________________ Great Racing Quotes "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him" "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol."

08-15-2008, 08:01 AM	#8
MisterCamaro69 Drives: Is all that we see or seem Join Date: May 2008 Location: But a dream within a dream? Posts: 7,634	Shifter is only a basic lever, just like a pry bar. If it's short throw, (shifter ball moves 4" during shift compared to factory 6", these are random numbers just for comparison.) Shifter moves 4" just a hair faster than it does 6", but it's also just a bit harder to shift. Quality of the shifter makes a big difference too. __________________ Great Racing Quotes "Don't brake until you see God, just don't meet him" "Never run out of real estate, traction and ideas at the same time." "I was doing fine until about mid-corner when I ran out of talent." "I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol." Last edited by MisterCamaro69; 08-15-2008 at 08:11 AM.

08-17-2008, 10:30 PM	#13
Xanthos Not a M.O.D. Drives: Stick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 11,253 View My Garage	I dunno - I think they did a really good job of carrying it over into production. The concept shifter would have been way too expensive to mass produce. I do like it though - but I really like the production leather wrapped shifter as well. Plus, I have a feeling the leather wrapped one would be more comfortable on a very cold/very hot day. - Xanthos __________________ 14.031 @ 101.54 - 3631 DA

08-14-2008, 05:39 PM	#3
Shifty 6 Drives: 2001.5 Passat 250,000 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 529	Yeah, I don't dislike the stock one, its just that I had a pool ball on my 4th gen, and I liked the size of it for my hands.

08-15-2008, 02:05 AM	#7
kamisxy Drives: 2002 SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 56	I know i have a hurst shifter on my Camaro....but really dont know too much about it? What are the advantages?why is it better?can anyone tell me?

08-15-2008, 10:57 AM	#10
JEFF2010SSMANUAL JEFF2010SSMANUAL Drives: IOM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northern IL Posts: 1,795	I had an 8 ball on my 1971 Chevelle LT1 also, it was a great fit. I would also like a short shifter but it might put more pressure on the linkage.

08-16-2008, 01:04 PM	#11
Shifty 6 Drives: 2001.5 Passat 250,000 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 529	the shifter on my Z was real rubbery then I changed to a GMPP short throw. It was a lot better but believe it or not it did not fit in the car. GMPP shifter felt good, maybe a little too stiff. I switched to the SLP hurst. It was much better quality and the shifts we much tighter, more precise, stronger feel (than stock). When I turned in the lease i swapped the shifter back, it felt like I was rowing a boat.

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