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street-ride · 10-08-2016, 06:27 PM

2014 1le.

Can the length of the shift "stick" (shaft) be replaced to be longer,
so that the knob sits higher. I just wanted to replace or extend the stick, not change out the entire shifter.

camguynj · 10-08-2016, 08:43 PM

Don't think so. Hurst makes a higher/longer stick but you need to replace the stock shifter with a Hurst short shifter.
See post 13 in this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336401

Norm Peterson · 10-09-2016, 10:42 AM

How much longer?

Seems to me you could drill an appropriate diameter x length of solid stock and tap it to suit the existing threads that the OE knob screws down onto. Drill and tap the other end for a short length of threaded rod (same thread) to go between the extension piece and the knob. Locktite the threaded rod into the extension piece, and use a thin locknut under the knob so you can get the shift pattern oriented correctly.

My uncle - a machinist by trade - did pretty much the above for the Corvair he once owned. But it's not such a difficult job that you'd need full machine shop capability (a drill press would be nice, though).

Norm

street-ride · 10-09-2016, 12:04 PM

about 4'" so it sits a little higher then I want to add a EPCO knob.

camguynj · 10-09-2016, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by street-ride

about 4'" so it sits a little higher then I want to add a EPCO knob.

The Hurst short shifter is 6" , the longer Hurst stick shown in the link is 10" which is a 4" difference. Hurst also makes an 8" stick.

paul84043 · 10-10-2016, 08:20 PM

As stated, the Hurst sits a bit higher and leans back a bit.
I put a Hurst on both of my camaros and love the shifter position, the short throw is also badass.. It completely changes the feel of driving the car.

After I did the Hurst on my 2015 1LE, I left the stock knob on for a while, but I'm tall and have to lean the seat back to not hit the headliner, the stock shifter position was just a bit too far forward for me.
The Hurst solved that problem.
Best $150 you'll spend on your car.

10-08-2016, 06:27 PM	#1
street-ride Drives: 2016 Scat Pack Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: O-town Florida Posts: 62	Shifter length 2014 1le. Can the length of the shift "stick" (shaft) be replaced to be longer, so that the knob sits higher. I just wanted to replace or extend the stick, not change out the entire shifter.

10-09-2016, 10:42 AM	#3
Norm Peterson corner barstool sitter Drives: 08 Mustang GT, 19 WRX Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Eastern Time Zone Posts: 6,990	How much longer? Seems to me you could drill an appropriate diameter x length of solid stock and tap it to suit the existing threads that the OE knob screws down onto. Drill and tap the other end for a short length of threaded rod (same thread) to go between the extension piece and the knob. Locktite the threaded rod into the extension piece, and use a thin locknut under the knob so you can get the shift pattern oriented correctly. My uncle - a machinist by trade - did pretty much the above for the Corvair he once owned. But it's not such a difficult job that you'd need full machine shop capability (a drill press would be nice, though). Norm __________________ '08 GT coupe 5M (the occasional track toy) '19 WRX 6M (the family sedan . . . seriously)

10-08-2016, 08:43 PM	#2
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,862 View My Garage	Don't think so. Hurst makes a higher/longer stick but you need to replace the stock shifter with a Hurst short shifter. See post 13 in this thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=336401

10-09-2016, 12:04 PM	#4
street-ride Drives: 2016 Scat Pack Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: O-town Florida Posts: 62	about 4'" so it sits a little higher then I want to add a EPCO knob.

10-10-2016, 08:20 PM	#6
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	As stated, the Hurst sits a bit higher and leans back a bit. I put a Hurst on both of my camaros and love the shifter position, the short throw is also badass.. It completely changes the feel of driving the car. After I did the Hurst on my 2015 1LE, I left the stock knob on for a while, but I'm tall and have to lean the seat back to not hit the headliner, the stock shifter position was just a bit too far forward for me. The Hurst solved that problem. Best $150 you'll spend on your car.