hey whats up all?? ok question for ya, id like to get a Hurst short throw and also would like to get the Hurst reproduction MOPAR wood gun handle shifter wich lools like it would bolt up to the short throws handle mounting pattern if not ill make it fit!! anyway my question(s) are: how hard is it to do the shifter, im a forklift mechanic and have all the tools just dont know how confident id be doing this, i know id obviously have to remove the center consol and id guess id have to unbolt the trans to drop it a couple inches to undo linkages?? do you make adjustments or is it a direct direct exact bolt on?? also ive heard that people who've had short throws installed have had problems with the shifters popping out of gear every once in awhile i assume it cant be the detents in the trans 100% of the time, and its not just GTO's short throws ive heard of doing this anyway any feed back would be much appreciated
A friend and I did my Billet shifter in 3.5 hours. Not a Hurst, but I imagine the process is similar. One guy in the car, one guy under. I couldn't imagine crawling in and out that many times. I'm not a mechanic, but change oil.
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I have not installed this in my car yet but know the process is easy as pie!!! The only hard part is that you have to get under the car and remove the insulator boot retaining bolts from under the transmission hump where the shifter is. remove the 1 phillips screw in the pocket under the ashtray and then it's all clips and the whole consol pops out.. I recomend a fork type panel tool. Once you get that white boot out, you will see the bolt patterns from the factory shifter and the hurst will match. "ONLY FOR FACTORY SHIFTER PLATE!!!" If you have a GMM ripshift or B&M you will have to put the factory shifter plate back in. undo the 3 bolts in the front of the shifter from in the car and the 4 from the shifter handle base. remove the plastic ring in the base of the plate and then install the Hurst into place. The adjustment screw will have to be adjusted after it is installed. If there is any more questions, feel free to PM me. Paul
That install guide is perfect. Follow that!!! The hurst shifter is a very nice setup and is of high quality. If you dont use the white shifter ball that comes with it, I will want to purchase it off you if possible. Let me know.
Thanks, I just ordered a Hurst which I have been waiting for. My 05 GTO is now waiting on Summit Racing to get it here. I will install it myself, I have done short shifters before, so I do not expect any problem.
Can hardly wait. Short Shifter arrived today, Sat. Wow talk about fast delivery. Will start install on Monday. Finished up the install. Those nuts over the rear shaft of the tranny are a genuine pain! Getting to them and removing was major work and hand crunching. The install instructions are excellent. Step by step and bingl, installed. After install, took the GTO out for a spin. Nice! I missed 2nd a couple of times, my fault. I have to get used to it. Wow, that spring loading really works!
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Have a Hurst short throw in my 04 and love it. I've had it in for a month now would never think about taking it back out. As far as install, it took me 2 hours with basic tools.
Didn't B&M buy Hurst? GMM is commonly thought to be better than B&M. So what's different about the new B&M, I mean Hurst (aside from the name and the ball) verses the old B&M. I'm not 100% sure but I think I saw that somewhere.
You should look at a Billet, but since you already have some sort of shifter, I'd look at doing something else.
Hearing good things about the Hurst and knowing their long history with muscle, how is the shifter for normal city driving. I mean is it smoother and easier than our factory shifter as well?
I have no problem when I fly through the gears with the factory gates, but for mellow cruising, the skip shift feature and normal shifting needs constant thought and attention to keep the GTO moving smoothly.
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Short Shifter arrived today, Sat. Wow talk about fast delivery. Will start install on Monday. Finished up the install. Those nuts over the rear shaft of the tranny are a genuine pain! Getting to them and removing was major work and hand crunching. The install instructions are excellent. Step by step and bingl, installed. After install, took the GTO out for a spin. Nice! I missed 2nd a couple of times, my fault. I have to get used to it. Wow, that spring loading really works!
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