BEST AFTERMARKET SHIFTER AND WHY? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dcoates · 04-29-2010, 07:21 AM

I would like to see all your comments on what you think the best replacement shifter is for the S/S V8 M6 Tremec is and why you think it is the best.

Maybe where you bought it and how much.
Vendors welcome to answer too.
Dave

Jarhead · 04-29-2010, 08:14 AM

I have the Barton STS. The feel of the shift is smooth and still mechanical, not ratchety and clicky. The weight of the ball is good, no scale to weigh it on, but it feels fairly heavy for its size. The looks. All stick options have adjustable heights, and can be changed out in a matter of minutes from start to finish. The stick options are:

3 options for the stick.
Factory Knob
Polished with Ball knob
Flat Stick with Ball Knob.

Costs: Starting around 200.00 up to something like 250.00/275.00

Quality: Excellent quality, fit, finish, and design. Clean edges, smooth, no rough spots or blemishes.

Overall, great stick, performs excellent, looks great, works like it should.

Barton Industries · 04-29-2010, 08:17 AM

I wont say my shifter is better than X brand for this reason or that reason because to be honest I havent tried all the shifters on the market.

But what I will say is...

I have sold hundreds of the Barton short throw shifter to members on this site and it has been a huge success. We have tried to offer a shifter that most everyone can afford and an option for everyone. We offer 3 different sticks to fit your style and we offer a bunch of different engravings on the ball and pistol grip. When I first started making these shifters I had 2 options and when the Camaro5 members on this site told me they only wanted this or that, I listened..... I dont charge you for stuff you dont want.. Pick what options YOU want and dont pay for what you wont use.

I offer a 100% satisfaction GUARANTEE install it and use it. If you dont it like send it back in 30days for a full refund. I dont think you should have to pay for something and then be out all that money if it isnt right for you.

That being said there are a lot of great Vendors on this site and a lot of good choices. As a fellow Camaro owner, Competion makes the aftermarket world all the better

If you would like more info on our shifter it can be found here...
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73418

Thrillz · 04-29-2010, 08:30 AM

Any chance you can offer shifter knobs like these for both v6 and V8 patterns? These would be super popular with the members imo

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2010CamaroRS · 04-29-2010, 09:14 AM

dont forget aqua blue with black stripes for the knobs...damn you people for forgetting the best color ever made lol

Apex Motorsports · 04-29-2010, 11:05 AM

Hurst has been engineering shifters for high performance and race applications for 50+ years and are even installed in vehicles right on factory assembly lines in some cases. To me, that means a lot. There are one or two other shifters that I like, but they are active on here and I will let them speak up if they choose to.

SamReidland · 04-29-2010, 03:54 PM

The best one is the one you like best. You should find people near you that have various shifters installed and get them to let you try them. That can be difficult to do, but it is the only way to truly know what you like best.

SSMickey · 05-01-2010, 01:49 PM

Deffinantly agree with Sam, find people with other shifters and see if they will let you try them out. i have an MGW shifter with the race knob and love it. It's the only shifter I have tried and can only compair it to the stock one. I'm no engineer but when I was looking for a shifter, I just could not understand how just a shaft replacment could get me what I was looking for. A shorter throw, with a more positive and tight feel. That is why I went the MGW route. More money, but in my opinion, it has been worth it. It was very stiff and notchy for the first 500 miles or so, but has since smothed out and has been all I was hoping for. george even offered to open the shop up on a day off to do the install for free. I declined because I like to do my own work, but that's what I call service.

SS 376 · 05-01-2010, 03:05 PM

Another vote for Barton. Great feel, even better price. Throws are nice and short without being TOO short. Also looks great- almost has a stock looking feel. Eliminates that 3rd gear unpleasantness that I think affects some V8 trannies. Would've paid double!!

ClaymoreZ28 · 05-01-2010, 11:52 PM

I just installed MGW
Most complete replacement kit around and very nicely designed
Very nice solid feel and positive action
MGW has some strong springs in there to make shift into 3rd flawless
Wee bit trick to carry out some of the install - but I managed it on axle stands in my garage and I am no mechanic - but you really do need to watch their install video

Amazing how much of the original shifter parts which you replace with MGW vs others on the market. I have attached pics of MGW kit and what I pulled out of my car and is now in the "laugh and throw away" pile along with the standard sway bars

They also have some really nice shift knob options now

SSOOCH · 05-01-2010, 11:58 PM

Hurst. Because that's what I got and Hurst is Legendary when it comes to Muscle Cars!

Smirnoff · 05-03-2010, 06:54 AM

I 2nd that notion!

subzero05 · 05-03-2010, 09:15 AM

completely a subjective thread. Go with what you like. find some guys with the various shifters in their cars and try em out

MadMav · 05-03-2010, 07:27 PM

I love my BARTON! Enough said...

Mav

04-29-2010, 07:21 AM	#1
dcoates Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ARANSAS PASS TEXAS Posts: 135	BEST AFTERMARKET SHIFTER AND WHY? I would like to see all your comments on what you think the best replacement shifter is for the S/S V8 M6 Tremec is and why you think it is the best. Maybe where you bought it and how much. Vendors welcome to answer too. Dave __________________ 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS, M6, Yellow with Rally stripes, Borla factory exhaust....426HP YEE HAAHH...

04-29-2010, 08:14 AM	#2
Jarhead Semper Fi Camaro Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Aqua Blue LS3 Gauge PKG Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 423 View My Garage	I have the Barton STS. The feel of the shift is smooth and still mechanical, not ratchety and clicky. The weight of the ball is good, no scale to weigh it on, but it feels fairly heavy for its size. The looks. All stick options have adjustable heights, and can be changed out in a matter of minutes from start to finish. The stick options are: 3 options for the stick. Factory Knob Polished with Ball knob Flat Stick with Ball Knob. Costs: Starting around 200.00 up to something like 250.00/275.00 Quality: Excellent quality, fit, finish, and design. Clean edges, smooth, no rough spots or blemishes. Overall, great stick, performs excellent, looks great, works like it should. __________________

04-29-2010, 08:30 AM	#4
Thrillz Drives: 2019 Dodge Daytona R/T Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,572	Any chance you can offer shifter knobs like these for both v6 and V8 patterns? These would be super popular with the members imo __________________ Quote of the year, from 6.1hemi: "I just wanted to type some junk cause I am having some beers and I really like cars."

05-01-2010, 01:49 PM	#8
SSMickey Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Columbia S.C. Posts: 1,455 View My Garage	Deffinantly agree with Sam, find people with other shifters and see if they will let you try them out. i have an MGW shifter with the race knob and love it. It's the only shifter I have tried and can only compair it to the stock one. I'm no engineer but when I was looking for a shifter, I just could not understand how just a shaft replacment could get me what I was looking for. A shorter throw, with a more positive and tight feel. That is why I went the MGW route. More money, but in my opinion, it has been worth it. It was very stiff and notchy for the first 500 miles or so, but has since smothed out and has been all I was hoping for. george even offered to open the shop up on a day off to do the install for free. I declined because I like to do my own work, but that's what I call service. __________________ ProCharger P1X, Vengeance Racing Kaotic Cam, ARH Headers and Exhaust with Borla ATAK mufflers, MGW Shifter, MTI Drop Springs, Forgeline RB3C Wheels, 3.91 gears, Night Owl LED Control System

05-01-2010, 11:52 PM	#10
ClaymoreZ28 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cary, North Carolina USA Posts: 480 View My Garage	I just installed MGW Most complete replacement kit around and very nicely designed Very nice solid feel and positive action MGW has some strong springs in there to make shift into 3rd flawless Wee bit trick to carry out some of the install - but I managed it on axle stands in my garage and I am no mechanic - but you really do need to watch their install video Amazing how much of the original shifter parts which you replace with MGW vs others on the market. I have attached pics of MGW kit and what I pulled out of my car and is now in the "laugh and throw away" pile along with the standard sway bars They also have some really nice shift knob options now Attached Images __________________ SSMAUG - IOM 2SS/RS/6M Breathing Fire since October 8th 2009 !

04-29-2010, 08:17 AM	#3
Barton Industries Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cortland NY Posts: 437	I wont say my shifter is better than X brand for this reason or that reason because to be honest I havent tried all the shifters on the market. But what I will say is... I have sold hundreds of the Barton short throw shifter to members on this site and it has been a huge success. We have tried to offer a shifter that most everyone can afford and an option for everyone. We offer 3 different sticks to fit your style and we offer a bunch of different engravings on the ball and pistol grip. When I first started making these shifters I had 2 options and when the Camaro5 members on this site told me they only wanted this or that, I listened..... I dont charge you for stuff you dont want.. Pick what options YOU want and dont pay for what you wont use. I offer a 100% satisfaction GUARANTEE install it and use it. If you dont it like send it back in 30days for a full refund. I dont think you should have to pay for something and then be out all that money if it isnt right for you. That being said there are a lot of great Vendors on this site and a lot of good choices. As a fellow Camaro owner, Competion makes the aftermarket world all the better If you would like more info on our shifter it can be found here... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73418

04-29-2010, 09:14 AM	#5
2010CamaroRS Driver of the Blue Demon Drives: '15 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Westfield, MA Posts: 2,550 View My Garage	dont forget aqua blue with black stripes for the knobs...damn you people for forgetting the best color ever made lol

04-29-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	Hurst has been engineering shifters for high performance and race applications for 50+ years and are even installed in vehicles right on factory assembly lines in some cases. To me, that means a lot. There are one or two other shifters that I like, but they are active on here and I will let them speak up if they choose to.

04-29-2010, 03:54 PM	#7
SamReidland Drives: 17 Black 1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DC Posts: 109	The best one is the one you like best. You should find people near you that have various shifters installed and get them to let you try them. That can be difficult to do, but it is the only way to truly know what you like best.

05-01-2010, 03:05 PM	#9
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,031	Another vote for Barton. Great feel, even better price. Throws are nice and short without being TOO short. Also looks great- almost has a stock looking feel. Eliminates that 3rd gear unpleasantness that I think affects some V8 trannies. Would've paid double!!

05-01-2010, 11:58 PM	#11
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	Hurst. Because that's what I got and Hurst is Legendary when it comes to Muscle Cars! __________________

05-03-2010, 06:54 AM	#12
Smirnoff Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Motorcity Dragway Posts: 978	I 2nd that notion!

05-03-2010, 09:15 AM	#13
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	completely a subjective thread. Go with what you like. find some guys with the various shifters in their cars and try em out

05-03-2010, 07:27 PM	#14
MadMav Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Falcon, CO Posts: 661	I love my BARTON! Enough said... Mav __________________ SS/RS M6, SIM, CGM stripes, Barton S/T, BMR trailing arms, ADM Race intake(no scoop), Texas Speed 1 7/8" headers and full 3" exhaust, RMCR custom tune.