HURST BILLET/2 SHIFTER - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

G Money · 07-31-2013, 01:27 PM

Has anyone switched out there stock shifter for the Hurst shifter in there ZL1 and if so what are your comments???

iom13zl1 · 07-31-2013, 02:52 PM

i am going to install one in mine next weekend. waiting for my roto fab intake

Sharp-ZL1 · 07-31-2013, 05:11 PM

I did and love it. See my build site

PWRHSEZL1 · 07-31-2013, 10:11 PM

I was hesitant at first, but decided to go for it! I love it! It seems to be about 25-35% shorter throw than stock and feels great!

zl1bro · 08-01-2013, 07:47 AM

Are these difficult to install? Are they specially designed for the ZL1?

Traumamoma · 08-01-2013, 08:52 AM

They bolt right in to the ZL1. IMHO infinitely better than the stock shifter which was a little soft for my taste. I like the shifter to feel a little more firm and positive where it clicks into gear instead of sliding into gear. Get the upgraded bushing set that is available with it. I had the MGW set up on my SS and I know that is highly regarded by many on this forum, but the Hurst blows it away. Good luck, Peter

zl1bro · 08-01-2013, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Traumamoma

They bolt right in to the ZL1. IMHO infinitely better than the stock shifter which was a little soft for my taste. I like the shifter to feel a little more firm and positive where it clicks into gear instead of sliding into gear. Get the upgraded bushing set that is available with it. I had the MGW set up on my SS and I know that is highly regarded by many on this forum, but the Hurst blows it away. Good luck, Peter

Sounds great. Where to order from? Part #? Is it the same unit Hurst makes for the SS?

G Money · 08-01-2013, 11:53 AM

Thanks to all I just ordered mine and it will be here next week...All the new shifters have the upgraded bushing...

G Money · 08-01-2013, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zl1bro

Sounds great. Where to order from? Part #? Is it the same unit Hurst makes for the SS?

It is the same for all camaros with a 6 speed... Hurst-shifters.com Part # 3916030

Joebot8484 · 08-01-2013, 09:02 PM

I have one, check my build.

zl1bro · 08-02-2013, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicster

It wasn't to bad with the car up on 11" ramps and loosening the trans. mount bolts. The shifter boot comes off by turning it and then you can get to the screw holding the shifter knob on. The stock shifter link supplied with the kit does not fit the ZL1 shifter knob. I used the upgraded bushing kit from Hurst, it is a good thing it comes with extra o-rings as one was cut during the install, if you get the upgraded bushings remember to measure the width of the stock bushings, so you can compress the new ones to the same width. The only thing that gave me the worst time was getting the rubber dust boot back in place.

Shifting is sure and precise!!! Great upgrade!!!

Great looking end result! Especially like the black shifter knob. How many hours would you estimate the install took?

jeffrop · 08-19-2013, 03:49 PM

Holy crap I'm glad I found this thread! I tried like hell to get the stock shift knob off...even rigged up a lever and moment arm (2x4) and almost destroyed the collar just below the knob..I called Torq Speed Lab, Hurst, and they all said "it just pulls straight up"

Did GM change this in 2013? Got mine installed in about 2 hours as well. Getting ready to drive it here in a few.

Thanks for posting up how to take that damn shift knob off!

G Money · 08-23-2013, 09:14 AM

Just finished install and this shifter is GREAT ! Shortens the throw by 50% love it !!!!

jeffrop · 09-02-2013, 12:24 PM

Anyone know if there's adjustment with this shifter? The lever goes into all the gears with a nice firm feel except for 2nd gear. It's almost like it needs to engage just a little bit more for it to feel right. I've missed a couple shifts now because of it. I really have to ram it into 2nd to make sure it's fully engaged.

07-31-2013, 01:27 PM	#1
G Money Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2016 Denali HD Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greensboro Ga. Posts: 540	HURST BILLET/2 SHIFTER Has anyone switched out there stock shifter for the Hurst shifter in there ZL1 and if so what are your comments???

07-31-2013, 05:11 PM	#3
Sharp-ZL1 MSG,Retired US. ARMY Drives: 2012 ZL1, 11 XC 90, 15 BMW 328i SW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 233 View My Garage	I did and love it. See my build site __________________ My build site: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=276256 2012 Camaro ZL1 #151, GCN, Dyno results 701 RWHP Mods; 2.55 Pulley, CAI, LG Cam Package Ti Springs and 9G2X Cam, RX Can, KDI Heat exchanger, Hurst shifter, Orcale Ghosted marker lights, Kooks Long tube headers with Cats deletes and Tuned by Kraftwerks, Pedders 1 inch lowering Springs, Front and rear sway bars, Rear cradle bushing, BMR Trailing arms and toe rods.

08-01-2013, 09:02 PM	#10
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	I have one, check my build. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

08-19-2013, 03:49 PM	#12
jeffrop Drives: 2020 ZL-1 M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 42	Holy crap I'm glad I found this thread! I tried like hell to get the stock shift knob off...even rigged up a lever and moment arm (2x4) and almost destroyed the collar just below the knob..I called Torq Speed Lab, Hurst, and they all said "it just pulls straight up" Did GM change this in 2013? Got mine installed in about 2 hours as well. Getting ready to drive it here in a few. Thanks for posting up how to take that damn shift knob off! Last edited by jeffrop; 08-19-2013 at 04:00 PM.

07-31-2013, 02:52 PM	#2
iom13zl1 Drives: 2013 zl1, and 2014 silverado 1500 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: fishkill,ny Posts: 38	i am going to install one in mine next weekend. waiting for my roto fab intake

07-31-2013, 10:11 PM	#4
PWRHSEZL1 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 #2419 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 289 View My Garage	I was hesitant at first, but decided to go for it! I love it! It seems to be about 25-35% shorter throw than stock and feels great!

08-01-2013, 07:47 AM	#5
zl1bro Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 SIM AGM mono stripe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 453	Are these difficult to install? Are they specially designed for the ZL1?

08-01-2013, 08:52 AM	#6
Traumamoma Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Summit White Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New York Posts: 121	They bolt right in to the ZL1. IMHO infinitely better than the stock shifter which was a little soft for my taste. I like the shifter to feel a little more firm and positive where it clicks into gear instead of sliding into gear. Get the upgraded bushing set that is available with it. I had the MGW set up on my SS and I know that is highly regarded by many on this forum, but the Hurst blows it away. Good luck, Peter

08-01-2013, 11:53 AM	#8
G Money Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2016 Denali HD Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greensboro Ga. Posts: 540	Thanks to all I just ordered mine and it will be here next week...All the new shifters have the upgraded bushing...

08-23-2013, 09:14 AM	#13
G Money Drives: 2013 ZL1, 2016 Denali HD Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Greensboro Ga. Posts: 540	Just finished install and this shifter is GREAT ! Shortens the throw by 50% love it !!!!

09-02-2013, 12:24 PM	#14
jeffrop Drives: 2020 ZL-1 M6 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 42	Anyone know if there's adjustment with this shifter? The lever goes into all the gears with a nice firm feel except for 2nd gear. It's almost like it needs to engage just a little bit more for it to feel right. I've missed a couple shifts now because of it. I really have to ram it into 2nd to make sure it's fully engaged.