MGW vs Hurst - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

alfie43 · 07-24-2010, 11:15 PM

Is there anyone out there in cam5land that has had both a Hurst shifter and a MGW shifter on a 5th Gen. Or maybe you've had the opportunity to drive both of these shifters on 2010 Camaro?

If so, please post your comparisons and impressions of the two units. No flaming please, just your honest, fact based opinion. I only want to hear from you if have tried both. I am interested in your comments on 3 characteristics:

Throw (short, long)

Engagement (positive, sloppy)

Required shifting effort (hard, easy, smooth)

I currently have a Hurst on my car and it will soon be hanging on a nail on the wall of my garage.
Alfie

aj2ssrs · 07-25-2010, 10:13 AM

Caverman did a nice write-up comparing stock to Hurst to MGW. This should help alot. I have the MGW and am very happy with it, but I also haven't compared it to anything other than stock. Can't imagine any shifter being better overall than the MGW. Some may have shorter throws but at the expense of increased effort. I'd post the link, but don't know how. Why are you swapping out your Hurst?

alfie43 · 07-25-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj2ssrs

Caverman did a nice write-up comparing stock to Hurst to MGW. This should help alot. I have the MGW and am very happy with it, but I also haven't compared it to anything other than stock. Can't imagine any shifter being better overall than the MGW. Some may have shorter throws but at the expense of increased effort. I'd post the link, but don't know how. Why are you swapping out your Hurst?

I like the short throw and the positive engagement of the Hurst....no guessing which gear I'm in.

But, I hate the effort it takes to shift into each gear. I have to pull or push too hard to enter each gate.

I suspect MGW may be the answer as Caveman's experience seems to suggest. I'm trying to avoid the "trial and error" method of finding the ideal shifter...don't want to have 3-4 shifters hanging on the garage wall.
Alfie

RipperFox · 07-25-2010, 09:40 PM

Sell me the Hurst?

alfie43 · 07-25-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RipperFox

Sell me the Hurst?

My Hurst shifter currently has about 900 miles on it and it has the classic white ball. It will be for sale after my MGW is delivered in about a week or so. Are you seriously interested? PM me an offer...otherwise I'll put it on eBay and see what I can get for it.
Alfie

aj2ssrs · 07-26-2010, 08:09 AM

I think you'll be real happy with the MGW. Just be patient and give it some time to break-in and the shifts are precise and effortless.

alfie43 · 07-26-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by aj2ssrs

I think you'll be real happy with the MGW. Just be patient and give it some time to break-in and the shifts are precise and effortless.

When you say "give it time to break in", what will it feel like at first?

Stiff or hard to shift until it breaks in? How many miles for a break in?

Alfie

aj2ssrs · 07-26-2010, 10:13 AM

The centering springs are a little on the stiff side when new. Will be most noticeable let's say when you are in neutral and go to shift to first. You're working against the spring that wants to center the shifter back to the 3rd 4th gear gate. I'd say give it a good month or so, but pretty much depends on how much you shift as opposed to how many miles. Once broken-in the spring tension is perfect. There was a thread several months back where an MGW shifter was installed and and the owner wasn't happy with it. George from MGW explained to them about giving it some time to break-in, which was done, and than the owner loved it.

aj2ssrs · 07-26-2010, 10:18 AM

Found the thread

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=mgw

alfie43 · 07-26-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aj2ssrs

Found the thread

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=mgw

Thanks...that's exactly what I was looking for.
Alfie

2010 SSRS · 07-26-2010, 11:51 PM

Hurst

epstein · 07-27-2010, 07:28 AM

Just installed MGW last nite.....While it is stiff ....and will break in .....Its simply incredible.....Well made ....and incredibly positive. There is no guessing the gear and the ability to just shift with your hand and wrist is absolutely perfect.....

Brian

epstein · 07-27-2010, 07:30 AM

and its not a Hard install........

dmax86 · 07-27-2010, 07:41 AM

I love my MGW!!

07-24-2010, 11:15 PM	#1
alfie43 Drives: S/C 2SS/RS Camaro-6M-VicRed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alfie (Mariano) lives in Shelby Twp, Metro-Detroit Posts: 1,119 View My Garage	MGW vs Hurst Is there anyone out there in cam5land that has had both a Hurst shifter and a MGW shifter on a 5th Gen. Or maybe you've had the opportunity to drive both of these shifters on 2010 Camaro? If so, please post your comparisons and impressions of the two units. No flaming please, just your honest, fact based opinion. I only want to hear from you if have tried both. I am interested in your comments on 3 characteristics: Throw (short, long) Engagement (positive, sloppy) Required shifting effort (hard, easy, smooth) I currently have a Hurst on my car and it will soon be hanging on a nail on the wall of my garage. Alfie __________________ Last edited by alfie43; 07-24-2010 at 11:27 PM.

07-25-2010, 10:13 AM	#2
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	Caverman did a nice write-up comparing stock to Hurst to MGW. This should help alot. I have the MGW and am very happy with it, but I also haven't compared it to anything other than stock. Can't imagine any shifter being better overall than the MGW. Some may have shorter throws but at the expense of increased effort. I'd post the link, but don't know how. Why are you swapping out your Hurst? __________________ ADM race intake, Dynatech lt headers w/hi-flo cats, Jannetty Racing dyno tune, VMax CNC ported TB, MGW short throw shifter, Elite Engineering catch can

07-25-2010, 09:40 PM	#4
RipperFox Grrr!!! Drives: BLK/IOM '11 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK Posts: 380 View My Garage	Sell me the Hurst? __________________ Rules for ordering a car. 1. Dealers are liars 2. Buy off the lot 3. See rule #1

07-26-2010, 08:09 AM	#6
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	I think you'll be real happy with the MGW. Just be patient and give it some time to break-in and the shifts are precise and effortless. __________________ ADM race intake, Dynatech lt headers w/hi-flo cats, Jannetty Racing dyno tune, VMax CNC ported TB, MGW short throw shifter, Elite Engineering catch can

07-26-2010, 10:13 AM	#8
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	The centering springs are a little on the stiff side when new. Will be most noticeable let's say when you are in neutral and go to shift to first. You're working against the spring that wants to center the shifter back to the 3rd 4th gear gate. I'd say give it a good month or so, but pretty much depends on how much you shift as opposed to how many miles. Once broken-in the spring tension is perfect. There was a thread several months back where an MGW shifter was installed and and the owner wasn't happy with it. George from MGW explained to them about giving it some time to break-in, which was done, and than the owner loved it. __________________ ADM race intake, Dynatech lt headers w/hi-flo cats, Jannetty Racing dyno tune, VMax CNC ported TB, MGW short throw shifter, Elite Engineering catch can

07-26-2010, 10:18 AM	#9
aj2ssrs Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North NJ Posts: 192	Found the thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...&highlight=mgw __________________ ADM race intake, Dynatech lt headers w/hi-flo cats, Jannetty Racing dyno tune, VMax CNC ported TB, MGW short throw shifter, Elite Engineering catch can

07-26-2010, 11:51 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,186 View My Garage	Hurst __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

07-27-2010, 07:28 AM	#12
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	Just installed MGW last nite.....While it is stiff ....and will break in .....Its simply incredible.....Well made ....and incredibly positive. There is no guessing the gear and the ability to just shift with your hand and wrist is absolutely perfect..... Brian

07-27-2010, 07:30 AM	#13
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	and its not a Hard install........

07-27-2010, 07:41 AM	#14
dmax86 Drives: 2016 Z06 C7R Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: HOUSTON, TEXAS Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	I love my MGW!! __________________ 2013 ZL1 BONE STOCK! LOL

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