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Moreair1 · 10-11-2018, 08:12 PM

My phone won't let me search on this site for some reason so I'll just ask it.
I toasted my clutch this year so since I need to replace that I'm debating about installing a mgw shifter while the tranny is down, so my question is how much better is the mgw shifter vs my factory hurst shifter? Is there a big enough difference to justify the cost

SquawkVFR · 10-12-2018, 09:39 AM

A very subjective question. I love my MGW.

I’ve never seen a used MGW for sale, but I’ve seen a few Hursts.

If you were swapping from a standard shifter I’d pick an MGW because it edges out the Hurst, but since you already have the Hurst I’d stick with it. The MGW isn’t THAT superior over the Hurst to justify the swap. While the MGW might be better, I doubt you’re trying to shave .001 seconds off whatever times you’re seeking.

dreksnot · 10-12-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Moreair1

My phone won't let me search on this site for some reason so I'll just ask it.
I toasted my clutch this year so since I need to replace that I'm debating about installing a mgw shifter while the tranny is down, so my question is how much better is the mgw shifter vs my factory hurst shifter? Is there a big enough difference to justify the cost

You already know the answer to this...

Moreair1 · 10-12-2018, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

You already know the answer to this...

Yes, but you know me I go crazy with research, well most of the time anyways

Jake2894 · 10-13-2018, 09:04 AM

I have an MGW in my car and my buddy has a hurst in his. He says that my MGW is much shorter. I love my MGW

Moreair1 · 10-13-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

If you already knew why the fu€k did you bother asking and waste my god damned time?

You’re douche bag.

Just to f@ck with you, jk nope me and Dreksnot talk in another group, but I wanted more opinions/thoughts, searching the internet you hear good and bad on the factory hurst shifter.

Moreair1 · 10-13-2018, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake2894

I have an MGW in my car and my buddy has a hurst in his. He says that my MGW is much shorter. I love my MGW

Thank you for your opinion, looks like I need to just pull the trigger and order a mgw

Matt8892(2) · 10-14-2018, 07:45 AM

I had one in my 2010 and when it got totaled stuff was to mangled to get it out. So when my clutch goes out on my current one, which feels like will be soon, I’ll be putting an mgw in. Would never do that install again with the trans in the car

Stingr69 · 10-14-2018, 08:29 AM

I have had 3 shifters in my car. Factory, MGW, and Factory Hurst.

The original shifter worked fine. Long throws, quiet, crappy baseball knob.

The MGW shifter with their "Race" knob is an amazing setup. Nothing else like it. Short throws, nice "click-click" between gears. Made me drive a little more aggressively, made slightly more noise under load as compared to the GM shifter.

The GM factory Hurst with the MGW Race knob is what I ended up with. Short throws, fits the hand perfecty, quiet. Sold my used MGW for good money to a forum member.

MGW is amazing but it just does not solve a problem for me. I still hit all the gears, stay quiet, used money for other things.

The Race knob is a MUST have though. Feels perfect, fits the stock boot and looks like it was factory.

Hope this helps.

Moreair1 · 10-14-2018, 10:42 AM

Your using the mgw race knob, and if so which race knob did you go with?

Stingr69 · 10-14-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Moreair1

Your using the mgw race knob, and if so which race knob did you go with?

This one is perfect. Mounted to the factory Hurst shifter. Sorry for the sideways pix. Chrome ring on the knob matches the ring on the steering wheel (for 2010) and the "SS" logo matches the GM logo.

Moreair1 · 10-15-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Stingr69

This one is perfect. Mounted to the factory Hurst shifter. Sorry for the sideways pix. Chrome ring on the knob matches the ring on the steering wheel (for 2010) and the "SS" logo matches the GM logo.

Cool thank you for the info and pics

FrankNstein1 · 10-30-2018, 05:44 AM

MGW wants a firm selection of first gear, guest drivers, techs can easily find third and stall. Second to third is a nice springy snap, the rest just flows with practice.

10-11-2018, 08:12 PM	#1
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Shifter question My phone won't let me search on this site for some reason so I'll just ask it. I toasted my clutch this year so since I need to replace that I'm debating about installing a mgw shifter while the tranny is down, so my question is how much better is the mgw shifter vs my factory hurst shifter? Is there a big enough difference to justify the cost __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

10-13-2018, 09:04 AM	#5
Jake2894 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 24	I have an MGW in my car and my buddy has a hurst in his. He says that my MGW is much shorter. I love my MGW __________________ 2010 LS3, American racing long tube headers, vararam intake, SLP Powerflo exhaust, DSX flex fuel sensor, ID 1050x injectors,BTR stage 4 cam, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, McLeod Rxt, Ram hydraulic clutch adjuster, MGW shifter, Strange engineering S60, 4.10 gears, 4” gforce driveshaft, gforce outlaw axles, BMR trailing arms, BMR toe rods, BMR outer trailing arm bushings.

10-14-2018, 10:42 AM	#10
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Your using the mgw race knob, and if so which race knob did you go with? __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

10-30-2018, 05:44 AM	#13
FrankNstein1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 16	MGW wants a firm selection of first gear, guest drivers, techs can easily find third and stall. Second to third is a nice springy snap, the rest just flows with practice. __________________ Kooks LTH, Haltech CAI, cam, tune, MGW shifter, HRE FF01 wheels

10-12-2018, 09:39 AM	#2
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	A very subjective question. I love my MGW. I’ve never seen a used MGW for sale, but I’ve seen a few Hursts. If you were swapping from a standard shifter I’d pick an MGW because it edges out the Hurst, but since you already have the Hurst I’d stick with it. The MGW isn’t THAT superior over the Hurst to justify the swap. While the MGW might be better, I doubt you’re trying to shave .001 seconds off whatever times you’re seeking.

10-14-2018, 07:45 AM	#8
Matt8892(2) Drives: Black camaro 2ss 45th Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Central NJ Posts: 359	I had one in my 2010 and when it got totaled stuff was to mangled to get it out. So when my clutch goes out on my current one, which feels like will be soon, I’ll be putting an mgw in. Would never do that install again with the trans in the car

10-14-2018, 08:29 AM	#9
Stingr69 '69 Owned Since '79 Drives: '69 Z/28 LeMans Blue w/White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LR AR Posts: 1,847 View My Garage	I have had 3 shifters in my car. Factory, MGW, and Factory Hurst. The original shifter worked fine. Long throws, quiet, crappy baseball knob. The MGW shifter with their "Race" knob is an amazing setup. Nothing else like it. Short throws, nice "click-click" between gears. Made me drive a little more aggressively, made slightly more noise under load as compared to the GM shifter. The GM factory Hurst with the MGW Race knob is what I ended up with. Short throws, fits the hand perfecty, quiet. Sold my used MGW for good money to a forum member. MGW is amazing but it just does not solve a problem for me. I still hit all the gears, stay quiet, used money for other things. The Race knob is a MUST have though. Feels perfect, fits the stock boot and looks like it was factory. Hope this helps.