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pnyklr · 02-22-2012, 04:29 PM

I have searched but didn't find a definitive answer to my question.

Are there any aftermarket knobs that will fit the Hurst factory stick without modifying the shifter itself. I know it is not threaded and I am no desire to thread it.

Looking for a simple pull the old one off and push the new one on.

-Funk

The Stig · 02-22-2012, 04:36 PM

MGW is the only company I know of that sells a knob that fits the OEM stick. Here's a link to their page.

http://www.mgwltd.com/camaro-5th_generation.shtml

Augie1978 · 02-27-2012, 05:56 PM

So is the OEM factory (non Hurst) stick shaft the same size as the Hurst short throw shifter stick shaft?

slick rick · 02-27-2012, 06:14 PM

Smirnoff · 02-27-2012, 06:19 PM

The Stig · 02-27-2012, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Augie1978

So is the OEM factory (non Hurst) stick shaft the same size as the Hurst short throw shifter stick shaft?

I'm guessing you're talking about the GM Hurst shifter, correct? If so then it's a yes/no. The shafts are the same diameter, but not the same length. The GM Hurst is a 22% reduction in throw to the OEM shifter.

Cody6.2 · 02-27-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

I'm guessing you're talking about the GM Hurst shifter, correct? If so then it's a yes/no. The shafts are the same diameter, but not the same length. The GM Hurst is a 22% reduction in throw to the OEM shifter.

Reduced throw doesn't always mean shorter stick though.

The Stig · 02-27-2012, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cody6.2

Reduced throw doesn't always mean shorter stick though.

True. As what a short shifter is really doing is reducing the angle that the shifter shaft travels through during its stroke between gears. This is usually coupled with a shorter shaft - but now always. So yes, that's my bad for making a generalization.

Cody6.2 · 02-27-2012, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

True. As what a short shifter is really doing is reducing the angle that the shifter shaft travels through during its stroke between gears. This is usually coupled with a shorter shaft - but now always. So yes, that's my bad for making a generalization.

Well I just mentioned it because the 4th Gen Hurst used the same stick as the regular shifter.

Kenji · 02-28-2012, 12:17 PM

Yes- the area where the knob attaches to the stick are exactly the same dimensions for both stock and factory GM/Hurst.

owensmat · 02-28-2012, 12:42 PM

Augie1978 · 03-01-2012, 07:00 AM

I am not crazy about either one of the MGW shifter knobs that they have on their website. I am finding out that due to the fact that the Hurst short throw shifter shaft is not threaded you cant just swap out the shifter knob. I have a call into Barton Industries to check out their adapter set up.

L99CAMA2011 · 03-01-2012, 07:49 AM

SO does this mean my factory Hurst is only shorter in height not in throw.

The Stig · 03-01-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

SO does this mean my factory Hurst is only shorter in height not in throw.

No. The factory Hurst is a 22% reduction in throw

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Kenji Drives: 2SS/RS M6 SW Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 274 View My Garage	Yes- the area where the knob attaches to the stick are exactly the same dimensions for both stock and factory GM/Hurst. __________________

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Augie1978 Drives: 2011 2SS RS Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 621	I am not crazy about either one of the MGW shifter knobs that they have on their website. I am finding out that due to the fact that the Hurst short throw shifter shaft is not threaded you cant just swap out the shifter knob. I have a call into Barton Industries to check out their adapter set up. __________________ 2SS RS, Triple Black Vert, Manual, Hurst Shifter. American Racing Headers, Roto-Fab CAI

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