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2quick · 11-19-2010, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the GREAT words.

mrbrans5 · 11-19-2010, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R3VoLuTioN

will the MGW fit a v6?

The MGW is only for the V8 right now.

George at MGW tells me the V6 version will be here soon. If you want one for your V6, tell George.

camarohead · 03-10-2011, 10:59 PM

ok, kinda old thread. so with a few more short throw shifters out there now, which one seems to be the best? looking for one with out any vibrations or grinding. mgw and barton seem to be the frontrunners. any suggestions on these new ones?

subzero05 · 03-11-2011, 09:26 AM

all subjective!. All the shifters will make more noise simply because that is the nature of the beast when you reduce isolation etc. and become more direct with the transmission. The best is what YOU like!. MGW is a good unit,albeit probably more than what you really need as far as componentry . The "entire" shifter assmebly is really not needed, but its a nice product. The Barton is essentially a offshoot of the Hurst. So if your talking sheer numbers of units sold and sought after then the Hurst wins hands down . Really all up to what you like the best.

2quick · 03-12-2011, 06:21 AM

What did the op end up going with? lol

calbert1999 · 05-03-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghost-Rider

Hurst.

GM chose it in the 60's for OEM all the way up until now- 2010 OEM. 50+ years! In 50+ years will Hurst still be around? You can bet on it. Will XYZ shifter company be around to replace or rebuild your worn out shifter bushings? maybe - maybe not.

For those of you with notchy transmissions - don't blame the shifter. Plus there is a solution: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100114

If my transmission was notchy - I might opt for the taller (it fits and works well on the Camaros as well as the Challengers) pistol grip: http://www.hurst-shifters.com/NEW-PR...ANIUM_ANODIZED

I doubt GM's decision was based on "the best" parts. And, Hurst nor any other company is going to give you free parts anyway and GM is not going to honour your warranty regardless if you have a Hurst, MGW, MTI or any other aftermarket parts.

Toyaholic · 06-21-2011, 04:59 PM

Has anyone tried the Torque Solution Shifter. Appears to be less expensive than the others.... not sure if that's a good indication.

Here's the website for it: http://www.torquesolution.com/2010-1.../ts-ss-007.htm

horsekack · 07-28-2011, 10:13 PM

ok between the mgw mti hurst or barton which one or ones have a stiff spring in them for returning to neutral? also i kinda like the sounds of a shifter that you can hear while your moving it

i know im weird but its what i like lol so which one fits my criteria

gelboy1015 · 07-28-2011, 11:36 PM

MGW is pretty stiff. I've had it for a couple months now and I love it. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd is super easy because of the return.

MGW · 07-29-2011, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsekack

ok between the mgw mti hurst or barton which one or ones have a stiff spring in them for returning to neutral? also i kinda like the sounds of a shifter that you can hear while your moving it

i know im weird but its what i like lol so which one fits my criteria

as far as i know my shifter ( MGW) is the only one that has return springs in the shifter.

george

ramsman34 · 08-10-2011, 08:11 PM

I have been driving mine with my new MGW for a couple of days now and I love it. Waiting on a new "Gripper" shift knob and for this shifter to break in a bit but it is tight, short, quick, and precise. My mechanic was quite impressed with the crafstsmanship. Oh, I need to update my sig now to include the MGW.

The MGW truly is an excellent aftermarket product.

dccmsadams · 06-25-2014, 08:55 PM

Has anyone installed the GM short throw shifter that is stock in the ZL1, in their SS?

z28racer · 06-26-2014, 02:55 PM

TMW Performance.

wakespeak · 06-26-2014, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dccmsadams

Has anyone installed the GM short throw shifter that is stock in the ZL1, in their SS?

Yes. It is a definite improvement. It is somehow less notchy, more positive. It falls right into your hand; original was higher. My occasional 1-2 grind is essentially gone. I can drive more smoothly since the shifting time is more in sync with the rpm drop. The 2-3 is still a little long. I couldn't see any differences in the housing, though I did replace mine as I wasn't sure if there could be some small change in the mounting. You could save a ton of work just replacing the shifter into your original housing.

I don't understand why this is not the standard shifter for the SS. I can't see going back to the original shifter.

Edit: I ordered the "leather" version (there are 2 part numbers), which I think lines up better with the SS interior.

03-10-2011, 10:59 PM	#101
camarohead Drives: 2010 ss rs ls3 red-white rallys Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 729	ok, kinda old thread. so with a few more short throw shifters out there now, which one seems to be the best? looking for one with out any vibrations or grinding. mgw and barton seem to be the frontrunners. any suggestions on these new ones? __________________ eps cam 226/234 lsa 113+2, bfe 1 7/8 headers, rotofab cai, katech oil pump, 444 rwhp, 411 rwtq, eps tune, Blanchard performance install

06-21-2011, 04:59 PM	#105
Toyaholic It's a sickness! Drives: '69 442 Vert Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,319	Torque Solution Shifter?? Has anyone tried the Torque Solution Shifter. Appears to be less expensive than the others.... not sure if that's a good indication. Here's the website for it: http://www.torquesolution.com/2010-1.../ts-ss-007.htm __________________

08-10-2011, 08:11 PM	#109
ramsman34 Drives: 2011 Summit White, 2SS/RS-LS3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dash Point, WA Posts: 364 View My Garage	I have been driving mine with my new MGW for a couple of days now and I love it. Waiting on a new "Gripper" shift knob and for this shifter to break in a bit but it is tight, short, quick, and precise. My mechanic was quite impressed with the crafstsmanship. Oh, I need to update my sig now to include the MGW. The MGW truly is an excellent aftermarket product. __________________ 414whp, 403wtq (Mustang Dyno) -Thanks Ray/Full Throttle Kustomz Last edited by ramsman34; 08-10-2011 at 08:11 PM. Reason: spelling

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11-19-2010, 09:26 PM	#99
2quick Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: in the front Posts: 1,145	Thanks for the GREAT words.

03-11-2011, 09:26 AM	#102
subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	all subjective!. All the shifters will make more noise simply because that is the nature of the beast when you reduce isolation etc. and become more direct with the transmission. The best is what YOU like!. MGW is a good unit,albeit probably more than what you really need as far as componentry . The "entire" shifter assmebly is really not needed, but its a nice product. The Barton is essentially a offshoot of the Hurst. So if your talking sheer numbers of units sold and sought after then the Hurst wins hands down . Really all up to what you like the best.

03-12-2011, 06:21 AM	#103
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07-28-2011, 10:13 PM	#106
horsekack Drives: Inferno orange 2011 SS, 6 speed... Join Date: May 2011 Location: Madison, In Posts: 81	ok between the mgw mti hurst or barton which one or ones have a stiff spring in them for returning to neutral? also i kinda like the sounds of a shifter that you can hear while your moving it i know im weird but its what i like lol so which one fits my criteria

07-28-2011, 11:36 PM	#107
gelboy1015 Drives: '10 2SS/RS, MKIII Supras Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston/Tulsa Posts: 1,009	MGW is pretty stiff. I've had it for a couple months now and I love it. Shifting from 2nd to 3rd is super easy because of the return.

06-25-2014, 08:55 PM	#110
dccmsadams Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SLO, CA Posts: 2 View My Garage	Has anyone installed the GM short throw shifter that is stock in the ZL1, in their SS?

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