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Jeb114 · 01-08-2015, 04:00 PM

Anyone here have any experience with the Hurst Shifter. I love the ZL 1 shifter but I am old school and want the chrome handle and the white shift knob. Does it shift just as good, is it an install nightmare?

Raven87 · 01-08-2015, 04:49 PM

ac223mal · 01-08-2015, 06:22 PM

I cant speak for Hurst, but I put a Barton short throw shifter on a 2010 SS. You can get the chrome handle and white knob with that. The shifter was a great improvement over the factory one. But again can't speak about how the hurst shifter feels. The biggest install obstacle was the dust boot that covered the bottom. If it didnt get put on exactly right it was going to eventually come off.

I personally love the way the factory ZL1 shifter feels. To me it is better than the Barton shifter. It has a short throw and is very smooth. I would not change it, even though I loved the way the chrome handle and the black engraved knob I had looked. To me it would be going backwards.

KaBoom1701 · 01-08-2015, 06:30 PM

Love mine. Works great.

Reminds me of the shifter I had in my 92' RS Camaro.

presholt33 · 01-08-2015, 07:18 PM

Love mine shift throw is a lot less.Classic white ball with chrome stick.Had mine installed at ECS

Gizmo · 01-08-2015, 08:57 PM

I went with an MGW flat stick with 8 ball style knob. Huge improvement in looks and feel over stock. Install wasn't awful but it's not fun, either.

ZL1Naboz · 01-08-2015, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo

I went with an MGW flat stick with 8 ball style knob. Huge improvement in looks and feel over stock. Install wasn't awful but it's not fun, either.

+1

Z/28Dan · 01-08-2015, 11:21 PM

I've had the Hurst in my ZL1 for about 5,000 miles, including 4 track days. It gets smoother every time I drive it. Could not be happier with this mod. Easy DIY project. PM me if you have any questions.

Much better than the stock shifter!

95celgt · 01-08-2015, 11:28 PM

I love the looks, and the feel for regular driving... but I hate it for racing @ the track you have to shift really slow or it grinds terribly.

qongcunot · 01-09-2015, 08:45 AM

The biggest install obstacle was the dust boot that covered the bottom. If it didnt get put on exactly right it was going to eventually come off.

G Money · 01-09-2015, 10:27 AM

I love my Hurst short throw shifter...... OLD SCHOOL BABY ! Shorter throw than the stock shifter....

Jeb114 · 01-09-2015, 11:01 AM

Well I thank you all, Great Info. Old School Rules! .The ZL1 is the every day car. My toy is this.

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tx_camaro_guy · 02-10-2015, 10:26 PM

Anybody have the part number to the shifter? I'm about to order one before I go back out to the field.

SamHouseIII · 02-11-2015, 07:43 PM

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01-08-2015, 04:00 PM	#1
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Hurst Shifter Anyone here have any experience with the Hurst Shifter. I love the ZL 1 shifter but I am old school and want the chrome handle and the white shift knob. Does it shift just as good, is it an install nightmare?

01-08-2015, 04:49 PM	#2
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01-08-2015, 06:30 PM	#4
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Love mine. Works great. Reminds me of the shifter I had in my 92' RS Camaro. Attached Images __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

01-08-2015, 08:57 PM	#6
Gizmo Drives: ZL1 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kansas Posts: 109	I went with an MGW flat stick with 8 ball style knob. Huge improvement in looks and feel over stock. Install wasn't awful but it's not fun, either. __________________ 2014 BRM ZL1 #229 Rotofab, VMax, Moroso, MGW I used to be schizophrenic, but we're okay now.

01-08-2015, 11:21 PM	#8
Z/28Dan Drives: 2023 1SS 1LE Vivid Orange Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,680 View My Garage	I've had the Hurst in my ZL1 for about 5,000 miles, including 4 track days. It gets smoother every time I drive it. Could not be happier with this mod. Easy DIY project. PM me if you have any questions. Much better than the stock shifter! __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

01-08-2015, 06:22 PM	#3
ac223mal Drives: car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: location Posts: 571 View My Garage	I cant speak for Hurst, but I put a Barton short throw shifter on a 2010 SS. You can get the chrome handle and white knob with that. The shifter was a great improvement over the factory one. But again can't speak about how the hurst shifter feels. The biggest install obstacle was the dust boot that covered the bottom. If it didnt get put on exactly right it was going to eventually come off. I personally love the way the factory ZL1 shifter feels. To me it is better than the Barton shifter. It has a short throw and is very smooth. I would not change it, even though I loved the way the chrome handle and the black engraved knob I had looked. To me it would be going backwards.

01-08-2015, 07:18 PM	#5
presholt33 Account Suspended Drives: too numerous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WY Posts: 376 View My Garage	Love mine shift throw is a lot less.Classic white ball with chrome stick.Had mine installed at ECS

01-08-2015, 11:28 PM	#9
95celgt Drives: 2014 1LE 2SS coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: laredo,tx Posts: 63	I love the looks, and the feel for regular driving... but I hate it for racing @ the track you have to shift really slow or it grinds terribly.

01-09-2015, 08:45 AM	#10
qongcunot Drives: camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CA Posts: 2	The biggest install obstacle was the dust boot that covered the bottom. If it didnt get put on exactly right it was going to eventually come off.

01-09-2015, 10:27 AM	#11
G Money Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2016 Denali HD Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greensboro Ga. Posts: 540	I love my Hurst short throw shifter...... OLD SCHOOL BABY ! Shorter throw than the stock shifter.... __________________ LSX 427, Twin Precision Turbo's, 64/66. Nitrous Outlet System. Pro EFI Engine Management Systems. Vengeance Racing Built......

01-09-2015, 11:01 AM	#12
Jeb114 Drives: 2021 300 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Jersey Posts: 968	Well I thank you all, Great Info. Old School Rules! .The ZL1 is the every day car. My toy is this.

02-10-2015, 10:26 PM	#13
tx_camaro_guy Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dfw/Ft. Hood Posts: 38	Anybody have the part number to the shifter? I'm about to order one before I go back out to the field.

02-11-2015, 07:43 PM	#14
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/