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MikeOD · 03-27-2016, 01:03 PM

Does anyone make upgraded bushings for the stock SS shifter?

I like the look/throw of the stock in my 2010 SS, but when I really shift it hard, sometimes it feels like it's in gear when it really isn't. I'm pretty sure I'm crushing the rubber bushings. If anyone knows of anything that I can't find, please let me know.

2010_camaro · 03-27-2016, 05:17 PM

The shifter it's self is junk. Best to upgrade with the mgw.

MikeOD · 03-27-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

The shifter it's self is junk. Best to upgrade with the mgw.

Well, thanks for the useless reply. Now I remember why I haven't posted here in forever.

As I stated, I LIKE the stock shifter, it just needs tighter bushings...I'm just curious if anyone makes them...if you don't know, don't reply.

gennro · 03-27-2016, 05:46 PM

I don't think there are bushings but the Hurst shifter allows you to retain the factory shifter and look.

MikeOD · 03-27-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gennro

I don't think there are bushings but the Hurst shifter allows you to retain the factory shifter and look.

Cool, I'll have to see if anyone around has one I can drive. I thought the MGW felt like a pile of crap, maybe the Hurst is better. Thank you.

gennro · 03-27-2016, 05:56 PM

The Hurst shifter took a bit to get used to compared to stock. It is a lot stiffer but very positive transmission feel. So you know for sure it is in gear compared to stock. Shift throw feels about half to me.

MikeOD · 03-28-2016, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gennro

The Hurst shifter took a bit to get used to compared to stock. It is a lot stiffer but very positive transmission feel. So you know for sure it is in gear compared to stock. Shift throw feels about half to me.

Yeah, I guess I'll have to drive one...not sure I'll like cutting the throw in half. I really like the stock throw when just driving around...only when I'm drag racing do I find I shift too hard for the bushings. Thanks for the info.

BFASTNOTLAST · 03-28-2016, 11:50 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=shifter

Give this a read.... I did this mod a few years back, worked really well and totally changed the feel of the stock shifter.

nikon2003 · 03-29-2016, 07:33 AM

Mike -

You should try the Barton shifter in my car. Love it, firm but not notchy like b&m in my vette, and the adjustable height is pretty cool

2012LS3VERT · 03-29-2016, 12:12 PM

This is where most of the sloppiness is in the stock shifter, it is in the rear shifter mount. The bushing on the shifter arm is pretty much solid, a hard plastic. The stock piece is on top, the piece I made is installed.

Retro69 · 03-29-2016, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

This is where most of the sloppiness is in the stock shifter, it is in the rear shifter mount. The bushing on the shifter arm is pretty much solid, a hard plastic. The stock piece is on top, the piece I made is installed.

Very nice piece. How is the noise/vibration compared to the OEM?

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2012LS3VERT · 03-29-2016, 01:07 PM

It is not much increased. The stock lever has vibration dampening built into it as well, and we left the front two small rubber bushings also (where it mounts to the trans). We are going to make a few with poly bushings where mine has delrin anyway. I've driven cars with MGWs, and this is within 90% of the improvement. The NVH would be worse with an aftermarket shift lever, which is why we are going to make a few with poly bushings. I have an OEM Hurst.

olblue75 · 03-29-2016, 07:40 PM

LS3VERT Do you have these on your website.

MA2010SS · 03-30-2016, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gennro

I don't think there are bushings but the Hurst shifter allows you to retain the factory shifter and look.

I love the hurst I installed a few weeks back also, kept the stock look. Much more positive feel, shorter throws and feels directly connected to the transmission now. I like the idea of upgrading the bushings on the transmission housing also but don't want to hear the noise by switching over to the solid bushings

03-27-2016, 01:03 PM	#1
MikeOD Drives: 2010 M6 2SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 1,202	Upgraded bushings for the stock SS shifter? Does anyone make upgraded bushings for the stock SS shifter? I like the look/throw of the stock in my 2010 SS, but when I really shift it hard, sometimes it feels like it's in gear when it really isn't. I'm pretty sure I'm crushing the rubber bushings. If anyone knows of anything that I can't find, please let me know. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS M6. Heads/Cam/Intake/Headers/Exhaust/Suspension

03-27-2016, 05:17 PM	#2
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	The shifter it's self is junk. Best to upgrade with the mgw. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

03-28-2016, 11:50 AM	#8
BFASTNOTLAST Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Denver NC Posts: 1,411 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...hlight=shifter Give this a read.... I did this mod a few years back, worked really well and totally changed the feel of the stock shifter. __________________

03-29-2016, 07:33 AM	#9
nikon2003 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 229	Mike - You should try the Barton shifter in my car. Love it, firm but not notchy like b&m in my vette, and the adjustable height is pretty cool __________________ 2014 Sierra Denali 6.2 ... Daily Driver 2012 Camaro ZL1... m6 stock toy 1999 Trans Am... Waiting for a new heart

03-29-2016, 12:12 PM	#10
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	This is where most of the sloppiness is in the stock shifter, it is in the rear shifter mount. The bushing on the shifter arm is pretty much solid, a hard plastic. The stock piece is on top, the piece I made is installed. Attached Images

03-27-2016, 05:46 PM	#4
gennro Drives: 2011 Black 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Nevada Posts: 53	I don't think there are bushings but the Hurst shifter allows you to retain the factory shifter and look.

03-27-2016, 05:56 PM	#6
gennro Drives: 2011 Black 2SS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Nevada Posts: 53	The Hurst shifter took a bit to get used to compared to stock. It is a lot stiffer but very positive transmission feel. So you know for sure it is in gear compared to stock. Shift throw feels about half to me.

03-29-2016, 01:07 PM	#12
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	It is not much increased. The stock lever has vibration dampening built into it as well, and we left the front two small rubber bushings also (where it mounts to the trans). We are going to make a few with poly bushings where mine has delrin anyway. I've driven cars with MGWs, and this is within 90% of the improvement. The NVH would be worse with an aftermarket shift lever, which is why we are going to make a few with poly bushings. I have an OEM Hurst.

03-29-2016, 07:40 PM	#13
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	LS3VERT Do you have these on your website. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.