Factory hurst shifter & regular shifter?

**importssuck** · 10-19-2008, 07:28 PM

On some 6 speed LS1 fbodies some came from the factory with a Hurst shifter and some did not..Are both the shifters the same in length? What makes the Hurst shifter better than the regular shifter?

**Eric1987** · 10-19-2008, 08:52 PM

Its shorter shifts isnt it? Thats the only thing I know of. Shorter time to shift=faster car in theory.

**Bouvers** · 10-19-2008, 09:06 PM

some also claim a more comfortable shift with the hurst aswell... something tells me the hurst shifter is a ws6/ss option but I'm not basing that on anything so don't quote me...

**KahanaReef** · 10-19-2008, 09:09 PM

I do believe that the Hurst shifter was an ws6/SS option only. At least that is what I've been told.

**squee** · 10-19-2008, 10:08 PM

I know it was a SLP option on the SS I believe, but not so sure about the WS6.

**Midnight02** · 10-20-2008, 05:50 AM

My car had a Hurst shifter -- from my understanding it was a SLP option.

If anyone's interested in upgrading their regular shifter to the stock Hurst, I have one for sale for $45shipped -- shoot me a PM if you're interested.

**blownh2x** · 10-20-2008, 08:08 AM

My firehawk has the Hurst shifter, definitely shorter than a standard one. I like it.

**VENOMOUS** · 10-20-2008, 08:12 AM

I have both in 2 different T/A's . The factory one is a longer throw but sooo smooth. The Hurst is a little notchy and a little shorter throw. NOthing like a Pro 5.0 or B&M or the other Hurst. I love my Hurst with a shorter stick, works great. Wish it had the smoothness of the factory unit though. Can't have your cake and eat it too?

**blk_jaws** · 10-20-2008, 08:20 AM

My TA is a base model and it came with the hurst shifter so I dont think its just a ws6/ss option

**rc74racer** · 10-20-2008, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by blk_jaws

My TA is a base model and it came with the hurst shifter so I dont think its just a ws6/ss option

You are correct. A 00 Z28 Vert I looked at last year had it and it was also listed on the window sticker.

**Sweet Chops** · 10-20-2008, 10:24 AM

Just because it is on a window sticker the car has it? OK

**rc74racer** · 10-20-2008, 10:28 AM

No the car had it becuase I know what it looks like and I saw it. The fact it was listed on the window sticker means it wasn't just and SS/WS6 option since the car I was looking at was z28.

**iam_dale** · 10-20-2008, 12:09 PM

I haven't driven any other T/As except mine, and it has the hurst. I have driven my old man's 04 C5 though. The through on my Hurst compared to his stock/non-Hurst is about the same. The only real difference I can see between them is when it's in gear, dad's vette still has some play, where as my Husrt is solid.

dale

**9T8W66** · 10-20-2008, 03:24 PM

Hurst Shifter was optional on all 6spd cars from 99-`02 so it is NOT specific to SS or WS6's
The difference is in the Shifter itself the sticks are the same just with a different knob. The Hurst has slightly shorter throw vs the standard shifter, but the aftermarket Hursts (Billet Plus & Competition Plus) are better units and actually cost less.

**JwMonE99** · 10-20-2008, 04:20 PM

Right now I have a stock shifter with a UMI short stick but 2morrow I am suppose to go get a hurst competition plus shifter.
I hope the stick works with it

**WS6ICK2K** · 10-20-2008, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by VENOMOUS

I have both in 2 different T/A's . The factory one is a longer throw but sooo smooth. The Hurst is a little notchy and a little shorter throw. NOthing like a Pro 5.0 or B&M or the other Hurst. I love my Hurst with a shorter stick, works great. Wish it had the smoothness of the factory unit though. Can't have your cake and eat it too?

I shortened the factory hurst about an inch an a half, by cutting it a welding it back together.

Its still very smooth, I guess thats kind like having your cake and eating it to lol.

**El Toro Loco** · 10-20-2008, 05:10 PM

my ws6 has the hurst shifter

**Bouvers** · 10-20-2008, 05:29 PM

well was the hurst shifter an option but standard on all ws6/ss ?

is there any shorter shifters out there that you can put the factory Hurst knob on to?

**INMY01TA** · 10-20-2008, 06:32 PM

I special ordered my reg Trans Am with the Hurst. I've held both in my hand before, the hurst has a thicker base. The reg stock shifter is flimsy. Just have to hold em both, difference is obvious.