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Forsberg112 · 09-30-2012, 11:58 PM

Installed the shifter today and it is so much better than stock. If anyone has the 2013 and will be installing this, a few pointers I will give you. The shift nob does not come off like the instructions say. You have to to turn the boot attachment (chrome) counter clockwise and push it down, then there is a torque bolt that needs to be removed that is facing the passenger side. This will get you through the first steps. Later you will have to separate the boot attachment from the boot itself. Remove the black piece from the chrome piece by prying the four pins away. The chrome piece will remove, but then you have to carefully pull the black piece away as its glued to the boot. Everything else was the same. Pics of the finished product and 3 key items that are different are below.

Forsberg112 · 09-30-2012, 11:59 PM

Here are the 3 items that are different than the instructions.

The 2010 Sin · 10-01-2012, 12:16 AM

Good post and will probably save someone a bit of a headache! :-)

djcfuzz · 10-22-2012, 08:45 AM

Looks good, so you were able to use your original boot?

Forsberg112 · 10-24-2012, 01:29 PM

Yes, I was able to use the original boot.

On a side note, the play in the shifter already is pretty bad. It is about an inch or so of side play and I have not even had this thing installed for a month yet. Pretty disappointed.

moserbe · 10-24-2012, 09:29 PM

Why would the side play be so bad only a month after your install?

blgl1800 · 10-24-2012, 10:26 PM

the Hurst shifter is a two person install - one in / one below.
Before I purchased I did see a few bad install video's. I have had mine for over a year / 9000 miles and it's the same as the day it was installed - tight.

tramtwo · 10-24-2012, 10:29 PM

Get ya some of these...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=91

Medi0cr3 · 10-25-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blgl1800

the Hurst shifter is a two person install - one in / one below.
Before I purchased I did see a few bad install video's. I have had mine for over a year / 9000 miles and it's the same as the day it was installed - tight.

Did the install by myself. =]

However there is about 1/2 inch of play now that I've jerked the teflon bushing around a lot. Need to upgrade to something stiffer.

Edit: I see the bushings in the above post, HOWEVER I'm pretty confident that the drill install isn't necessary if you freeze the dowl in the freezer then immediately install it. I would utilize some petrolatum (or chapstick) to ease the install.

Secondly, who is producing these bushings?

Ventmaster · 10-25-2012, 05:52 PM

Member NH-SS is producing the bushings and they work well, but the drilling is necessary.

See here for Hurst produced parts to improve your shifter's slop- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...86#post5728586

gtfitter597 · 10-25-2012, 07:02 PM

Hurst has a new upgraded bushing available for free..... Talk to John at Hurst. They are shipped free.

09-30-2012, 11:58 PM	#1
Forsberg112 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SLP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 51	Hurst Short Throw Shifter Install Installed the shifter today and it is so much better than stock. If anyone has the 2013 and will be installing this, a few pointers I will give you. The shift nob does not come off like the instructions say. You have to to turn the boot attachment (chrome) counter clockwise and push it down, then there is a torque bolt that needs to be removed that is facing the passenger side. This will get you through the first steps. Later you will have to separate the boot attachment from the boot itself. Remove the black piece from the chrome piece by prying the four pins away. The chrome piece will remove, but then you have to carefully pull the black piece away as its glued to the boot. Everything else was the same. Pics of the finished product and 3 key items that are different are below. Attached Images

09-30-2012, 11:59 PM	#2
Forsberg112 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SLP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 51	Here are the 3 items that are different than the instructions. Attached Images

10-01-2012, 12:16 AM	#3
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	Good post and will probably save someone a bit of a headache! :-) __________________

10-24-2012, 01:29 PM	#5
Forsberg112 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SLP Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 51	Yes, I was able to use the original boot. On a side note, the play in the shifter already is pretty bad. It is about an inch or so of side play and I have not even had this thing installed for a month yet. Pretty disappointed. __________________ 2002 Camaro SS SLP 1973 Corvette L48 - Numbers Matching 2014 Z71 Silverado 1966 Jaguar E-Type Sold -2013 SS/RS M6

10-24-2012, 09:29 PM	#6
moserbe Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 758 View My Garage	Why would the side play be so bad only a month after your install? __________________

10-22-2012, 08:45 AM	#4
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	Looks good, so you were able to use your original boot?

10-24-2012, 10:26 PM	#7
blgl1800 Drives: 11 SS/RS Vert/E-ForceSupercharger Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tewksbury, MA Posts: 207 View My Garage	the Hurst shifter is a two person install - one in / one below. Before I purchased I did see a few bad install video's. I have had mine for over a year / 9000 miles and it's the same as the day it was installed - tight.

10-24-2012, 10:29 PM	#8
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Get ya some of these... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...4&postcount=91

10-25-2012, 05:52 PM	#10
Ventmaster Drives: 2017 1SS 6spd Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Utah Posts: 3,016	Member NH-SS is producing the bushings and they work well, but the drilling is necessary. See here for Hurst produced parts to improve your shifter's slop- http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...86#post5728586

10-25-2012, 07:02 PM	#11
gtfitter597 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manhattan, IL Posts: 92	Hurst has a new upgraded bushing available for free..... Talk to John at Hurst. They are shipped free. __________________ TSP 231/236 cam, TSP headers, TSP 160 stat, TSP underdrive pulley, CAI, Apex scoop, GMPP off road exhaust 498rwhp 462rwtq