short throw shifter - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sidewzz · 02-20-2010, 09:30 PM

has anyone installed the hurst short throw in an ss? are they any good? what about others?

ddunerider · 02-20-2010, 09:39 PM

Welcome newbie!!

Barton Shifter!!

monstertodd · 02-20-2010, 09:50 PM

I don't have either, but from my own research, I'm going with either a Barton or an MGW when I can spare the fundage. Most likely a Barton. Hurst is overpriced.

SSOOCH · 02-20-2010, 11:28 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50998

I do!!!

sscamaro · 02-21-2010, 11:10 AM

I installed the new Hurst Billet Shifter in my SS and I love it. Shift from first to second is only 2". With that short of a throw it's like power shifting.

will69camaro · 02-21-2010, 12:16 PM

I've installed a Hurst and a MGW. From an installation standpoint the Hurst and other "handle replacements" are MUCH easier to install. But for final results and performance of the shifter itself, MGW cant be beat.

Harley Kidd · 02-21-2010, 02:11 PM

I have ordered the Hurst shifter kit w/white ball for my SS LS3. However, as I keep reading that this shifter really shortens the actual shift distance I am not sure I am gonna like this. I know this will sound odd, but I kind of like the way the stock shifter works. I just don't like the way it looks. So my question is is it possible to only add the Hurst shaft/ball to the stock shifter mount? Has anyone done this.

JustaCamaro · 02-21-2010, 07:02 PM

I installed my MGW with the white retro knob yesterday. Hardest part was getting the stock shifter knob off, hands about went through the roof when it finally let loose.

I like the feel of the MGW, but haven't got to actually drive the car yet. I live on a dirt road and they are mud right now.

I was leaning towards the Hurst just because of the retro look. As soon as I saw the new MGW knobs I couldn't resist.

BWood · 02-21-2010, 07:53 PM

Are the new MGW knobs out yet? I read a thread a couple weeks ago that George was gonna come out with a bunch of different knobs for the "retro" stick.

JustaCamaro · 02-21-2010, 08:37 PM

I ordered directly from MGW (don't know if they have distributors). I got the white round knob with the shift pattern on it. I'm pretty sure she said they had the black also. I don't know about the rest.

I went to their website and called them last monday-very helpful. I had the shifter on Friday. Total was like $385.

Eski7399 · 02-21-2010, 09:40 PM

I went with Barton for the $250 setup. You get the option to use the pistol grip, ball or stock knob. I pretty much change it around weekly.

02-20-2010, 09:30 PM	#1
sidewzz Drives: 2010 2ss/rs, 67 chevelle Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 1	short throw shifter has anyone installed the hurst short throw in an ss? are they any good? what about others?

02-20-2010, 09:39 PM	#2
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	Welcome newbie!! Barton Shifter!! __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!! Last edited by ddunerider; 02-21-2010 at 11:12 AM.

02-20-2010, 11:28 PM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50998 I do!!! Attached Images __________________ Last edited by SSOOCH; 02-21-2010 at 08:33 PM.

02-21-2010, 12:16 PM	#6
will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	I've installed a Hurst and a MGW. From an installation standpoint the Hurst and other "handle replacements" are MUCH easier to install. But for final results and performance of the shifter itself, MGW cant be beat. __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

02-21-2010, 02:11 PM	#7
Harley Kidd Drives: Black 2022, ZL1, Hurst M6 NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 69	Is This Possible: I have ordered the Hurst shifter kit w/white ball for my SS LS3. However, as I keep reading that this shifter really shortens the actual shift distance I am not sure I am gonna like this. I know this will sound odd, but I kind of like the way the stock shifter works. I just don't like the way it looks. So my question is is it possible to only add the Hurst shaft/ball to the stock shifter mount? Has anyone done this.

02-20-2010, 09:50 PM	#3
monstertodd Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metallic 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tega Cay, South Carolina Posts: 4,032 View My Garage	I don't have either, but from my own research, I'm going with either a Barton or an MGW when I can spare the fundage. Most likely a Barton. Hurst is overpriced.

02-21-2010, 11:10 AM	#5
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I installed the new Hurst Billet Shifter in my SS and I love it. Shift from first to second is only 2". With that short of a throw it's like power shifting.

02-21-2010, 07:02 PM	#8
JustaCamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 247	I installed my MGW with the white retro knob yesterday. Hardest part was getting the stock shifter knob off, hands about went through the roof when it finally let loose. I like the feel of the MGW, but haven't got to actually drive the car yet. I live on a dirt road and they are mud right now. I was leaning towards the Hurst just because of the retro look. As soon as I saw the new MGW knobs I couldn't resist.

02-21-2010, 07:53 PM	#9
BWood Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Valencia, Ca. Posts: 141	Are the new MGW knobs out yet? I read a thread a couple weeks ago that George was gonna come out with a bunch of different knobs for the "retro" stick.

02-21-2010, 08:37 PM	#10
JustaCamaro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 247	I ordered directly from MGW (don't know if they have distributors). I got the white round knob with the shift pattern on it. I'm pretty sure she said they had the black also. I don't know about the rest. I went to their website and called them last monday-very helpful. I had the shifter on Friday. Total was like $385.

02-21-2010, 09:40 PM	#11
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	I went with Barton for the $250 setup. You get the option to use the pistol grip, ball or stock knob. I pretty much change it around weekly.

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