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drago · 04-11-2016, 05:10 PM

as you know we have the upgrade shifter in are cars but to me it still feels notchy. was thinking about a aftermarket hurst or ?? what do yall think??

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-11-2016, 06:24 PM

I upgraded to MGW. It is great, though it is arguable whether it is enough over the 1LE shifter to be worth the time and expense. I can't speak for Hurst.

BTW, if you're looking for an improvement in notchiness, I don't think you'll get it with upgrading the shifter. Shifter upgrades give you good feel, but not less notchy, IMO.

For the notchiness, try changing the fluid. I recommend Redline D4 or a 50/50 mix of D4 and MTL if your car is a 'warm weather only' vehicle.

JMT · 04-11-2016, 06:56 PM

Agree, I changed both and the fluid made the difference. I use royal purple but any top end synthetic will improve the experience. All you need is 75w 90w.

Chris1SS1LE · 04-11-2016, 07:37 PM

With the MGW can you use the stock shifter ball and cover?

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-11-2016, 07:42 PM

JMT - you are quoting weight for the differential, not the trans.

Chris1SS - yes, you can use it. They have a few options. Check out MGW's website.

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CamaroDreams76 · 04-11-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1SS1LE

With the MGW can you use the stock shifter ball and cover?

Yes you can. The stock knob isn't compatible with the flat stick version but MGW has versions that accept the stock knob.

I have an MGW I love it.

drago · 04-11-2016, 08:35 PM

i upgraded to red line d4 about 800 miles back. just seems like the shifter is not real smooth. i understand the aftermarket shifter has better bushing's.like you say it may not be worth the 300+ dollars

PYROLYSIS · 04-11-2016, 11:08 PM

I was thinking about upgrading my shifter. The stock suede is coming off already, haven't even hit 30k miles yet.

RyanR3KC · 04-12-2016, 03:14 AM

I just swapped Royal Purple fluid into my trans and flushed the stock fluid. Shifts felt smoother.

JMT · 04-12-2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Camarotobeornottobe

JMT - you are quoting weight for the differential, not the trans.

Chris1SS - yes, you can use it. They have a few options. Check out MGW's website.

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Check your owners manual, they both use 75w 90 weight GL

Camarotobeornottobe · 04-12-2016, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JMT

Check your owners manual, they both use 75w 90 weight GL

Lol, okay, Smart Guy. It's a 1LE section, which means he is driving a manual V8.

locktyght · 04-12-2016, 07:27 AM

Going on about 2 weeks with the Hurst, I love it, but its a very mechanical feel now, no nonsense in between you and the shift fork, and it is noisy in some gears, dependent on power input

drago · 04-12-2016, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Camarotobeornottobe

Lol, okay, Smart Guy. It's a 1LE section, which means he is driving a manual V8.

my manual (2015) says calls for GM Part No. 88861800 which is the old dexron 3 more or less. red line recommends d4 as the replacement. still have problems putting basically atf in a man. trans. times change i guess

drago · 04-12-2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by locktyght

Going on about 2 weeks with the Hurst, I love it, but its a very mechanical feel now, no nonsense in between you and the shift fork, and it is noisy in some gears, dependent on power input

noisy how? rattles? was it a big improvement over the standard zl1/1le shifter?

04-11-2016, 05:10 PM	#1
drago Drives: 2015 1le Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tennessee Posts: 94 View My Garage	anybodychange their shifter as you know we have the upgrade shifter in are cars but to me it still feels notchy. was thinking about a aftermarket hurst or ?? what do yall think??

04-11-2016, 11:08 PM	#8
PYROLYSIS Remember the Charleston 9 Drives: 2004 KME PREDATOR, 2014 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerv1LE SC Posts: 5,381 View My Garage	I was thinking about upgrading my shifter. The stock suede is coming off already, haven't even hit 30k miles yet. __________________ BRING BACK THE B4C POLICE CAMARO! 2002 V-6 5 speed rally red (current camaro) Also driven:1992 Z-28 305 auto Red w/ black stripes (anniversary), 2001 V-6 auto light pewter metallic,1991 RS V-6 auto Black

04-12-2016, 07:27 AM	#12
locktyght Drives: 2023 LT2 Redline Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 714	Going on about 2 weeks with the Hurst, I love it, but its a very mechanical feel now, no nonsense in between you and the shift fork, and it is noisy in some gears, dependent on power input __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold 2023 LT2 Redline

04-11-2016, 06:24 PM	#2
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	I upgraded to MGW. It is great, though it is arguable whether it is enough over the 1LE shifter to be worth the time and expense. I can't speak for Hurst. BTW, if you're looking for an improvement in notchiness, I don't think you'll get it with upgrading the shifter. Shifter upgrades give you good feel, but not less notchy, IMO. For the notchiness, try changing the fluid. I recommend Redline D4 or a 50/50 mix of D4 and MTL if your car is a 'warm weather only' vehicle.

04-11-2016, 06:56 PM	#3
JMT Drives: 2013 1LT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 703 View My Garage	Agree, I changed both and the fluid made the difference. I use royal purple but any top end synthetic will improve the experience. All you need is 75w 90w.

04-11-2016, 07:37 PM	#4
Chris1SS1LE Drives: 2014 Camaro Red Hot 1LE NPP Recaro Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 639	With the MGW can you use the stock shifter ball and cover?

04-11-2016, 07:42 PM	#5
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	JMT - you are quoting weight for the differential, not the trans. Chris1SS - yes, you can use it. They have a few options. Check out MGW's website. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-11-2016, 08:35 PM	#7
drago Drives: 2015 1le Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: tennessee Posts: 94 View My Garage	i upgraded to red line d4 about 800 miles back. just seems like the shifter is not real smooth. i understand the aftermarket shifter has better bushing's.like you say it may not be worth the 300+ dollars

04-12-2016, 03:14 AM	#9
RyanR3KC "1/LE Rebel Alliance" Drives: 18 Black 1SS 1LE “Siouxsie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 324	I just swapped Royal Purple fluid into my trans and flushed the stock fluid. Shifts felt smoother.