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HufferSS · 05-30-2011, 07:09 AM

I am researching and getting ready for my SC install. My car is one of those MN6 cars that has a notchy 1-2 shift and will on occasion give a bit of a synchro grind. It isn't bad and isn't everytime, so it could be me.

I have read in other threads of SEVERAL owners experiencing grinding issues so I am afraid mine may get worse. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96243

There is much debate as to the cause with GM saying what problem, some owners saying it only does it cold, some saying it doesn't do it at all, some saying it is synchros and others saying it could be the clutch setup.....etc.

Have any of you had this notchy shift and how did changing over to an aftermarket clutch setup affect it?

TIA

jrpxxii · 05-30-2011, 09:17 AM

Mine does it from 2nd to 3rd and I have tried 2 different aftermarket clutches and it doesnt change it at all. The notchy feel is all the synchros, a new clutch wont help at all.

carguy · 05-31-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

I am researching and getting ready for my SC install. My car is one of those MN6 cars that has a notchy 1-2 shift and will on occasion give a bit of a synchro grind. It isn't bad and isn't everytime, so it could be me.

I have read in other threads of SEVERAL owners experiencing grinding issues so I am afraid mine may get worse. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96243

There is much debate as to the cause with GM saying what problem, some owners saying it only does it cold, some saying it doesn't do it at all, some saying it is synchros and others saying it could be the clutch setup.....etc.

Have any of you had this notchy shift and how did changing over to an aftermarket clutch setup affect it?

TIA

Try a shifter. I didn't like the way my 6 SPEED SHIFTED so I put in a new shifter, problem solved. Was really clunky before, almost like the old saginaw tranny's . I was worried when I first got the car, because I loved the way my 5th gneration T56's shifted and was disappointed after getting my new camaro until I put a short throw RIP shift on and dumped the skip shift feature.... all is good now.

Blitzman · 06-01-2011, 06:24 PM

Change to a short throw I've had no issues on the shop car since switching over. Most of my customers grab a shifter early on and haven't had any complaints. We use Barton Industries.

HufferSS · 06-01-2011, 08:02 PM

I already have a short throw shifter....it's the Hurst factory upgrade. Mine is bearable....I am more worried about what it will grow into in the future.

Not a big deal either way.

calbert1999 · 06-01-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jrpxxii

Mine does it from 2nd to 3rd and I have tried 2 different aftermarket clutches and it doesnt change it at all. The notchy feel is all the synchros, a new clutch wont help at all.

Agree 100%. I upgraded to the aftermarket Hurst Short Throw shifter, and although it's great that the shifts are shorter, it's still tight and notchy, and I don't like the wobble.
Seems to me the whole shifter system needs replacement.

05-30-2011, 07:09 AM	#1
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	Guys with Upgraded Clutch Setups.....Have a question I am researching and getting ready for my SC install. My car is one of those MN6 cars that has a notchy 1-2 shift and will on occasion give a bit of a synchro grind. It isn't bad and isn't everytime, so it could be me. I have read in other threads of SEVERAL owners experiencing grinding issues so I am afraid mine may get worse. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=96243 There is much debate as to the cause with GM saying what problem, some owners saying it only does it cold, some saying it doesn't do it at all, some saying it is synchros and others saying it could be the clutch setup.....etc. Have any of you had this notchy shift and how did changing over to an aftermarket clutch setup affect it? TIA

05-30-2011, 09:17 AM	#2
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Mine does it from 2nd to 3rd and I have tried 2 different aftermarket clutches and it doesnt change it at all. The notchy feel is all the synchros, a new clutch wont help at all. __________________

06-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#4
Blitzman 173rd Paratrooper Drives: Summit White SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 152	Change to a short throw I've had no issues on the shop car since switching over. Most of my customers grab a shifter early on and haven't had any complaints. We use Barton Industries. __________________ Jeramey - 715rwhp Vortech YSI - 10Rib CTS-V Dual Fuel Pumps American Racing Headers Thunder Racing Cam Walker Bullet Exhaust DSS 1400hp Axles Barton Industries Shifter ADM Boost/AFR Gauges

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06-01-2011, 08:02 PM	#5
HufferSS I Wanna Go Faster!! Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SC Posts: 3,323	I already have a short throw shifter....it's the Hurst factory upgrade. Mine is bearable....I am more worried about what it will grow into in the future. Not a big deal either way.