C4 ZF Hurst shifters

[ZZZZZR1]

hey experts :)


I would love to add a Hurst Shifter.... It is very inexpensive to buy, but how hard is it to install?


How many hours would it take a novice?


Any input would be great!

Thanks!

David
94 AB #150

[Demps]

Best mod going. A little tough with the stock exhaust (if you leave it on) but can be done in about two hours the first time. Phrogs detailed it great on the other forum. Do a search and look at the pictures. You'll love it! Ted

JP's Detailed Pix (http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1063558&highlight=shifter)

[Peaven]

I would love to add a Hurst Shifter....

I NEED to install a Hurst shifter...the stock shifter is dogcrap. I might get the urge while I'm down in BG and just get it done there.

[A26B]

The Hurst is a great stick and well worth the bucks. A member of the ZR-1 crowd worked with Hurst to get it engineered properly. An advanced search for hurst shifter on the CorvetteForum.com will turn up a lot of threads, including the install procedure Ted mentioned above.

How/who/where were you planning on getting it done in BG? It's not something Gordon Killebrew would do, maybe VanDorn but depends on how much socializing is going on.

Great mod!!

[GrayZ]

I NEED to install a Hurst shifter...the stock shifter is dogcrap. I might get the urge while I'm down in BG and just get it done there.

No you won't. there will be a hundred cars, drag racing, the museum,
the plant, dyno'ing..seminar's, banquets, road tours, poker runs
and just plain fun.
and YOU think your gonna spend..2 or 3 hours under your car?
Hey Peavs maybe you should start wearing you're helmet, full time. :mrgreen:
or, maybe it's too late...you got 2 weeks. Mid american Motorworks
would have the shifter to you in less than 4 days...do it before you go.

[ZZZZZR1]

best prices for the Hurst?

I see on the zr1registry it is $135 shipped...

Is that an incredible price or does somebody else have a better price?

Thanks! :hello:

[bobbyhi]

That is a good price. I paid more for mine a couple of years ago. One of the best mods on the car.:)

[Peaven]

How/who/where were you planning on getting it done in BG? It's not something Gordon Killebrew would do, maybe VanDorn but depends on how much socializing is going on.

Yeah, I kinda wondered about the feasibility of getting it done down there since it'll be crazy busy for those guys....I think I may just have to wait until later this year when I get more time.

[Peaven]

No you won't. there will be a hundred cars, drag racing, the museum,
the plant, dyno'ing..seminar's, banquets, road tours, poker runs
and just plain fun.
and YOU think your gonna spend..2 or 3 hours under your car?
Hey Peavs maybe you should start wearing you're helmet, full time. :mrgreen:
or, maybe it's too late...you got 2 weeks. Mid american Motorworks
would have the shifter to you in less than 4 days...do it before you go.

You're right Keith, it's too late for the helmet the damage has been done....I'm trying to get an exemption from track so I don't have to bother wearing one for the drags.:mrgreen:

I'll probably slag through the BG trip with the stocker...but it won't last the year if i can help it.

[rkreigh]

the hurst has the best overall "feel" for me. if anyone wants to go back stock, I have 3 stock shifters. bill boudrea "cuts them down" and retreads them which also works very well.

as for installation. two words, Joe Malo

it's a pita without a lift, the little pin is a bugger too. I'm too lazy to do this kinda stuff when joe does such a super job and is very reasonable.

put the beam plates in too. let me know if you need them.

[A26B]

the hurst has the best overall "feel" for me. .....it's a pita without a lift, the little pin is a bugger too.....

:iamwithst

[Ccmano]

I've done two now and think it's the way to go. Gives a great feel to the shifter. If your half way mechanically inclined, you'll have no problem doing the install. Taking my time and removing the exhaust system, it took me about 5 hours the first time. The second time it only took about two hours. Although do-able without removing the exhaust I don't recommend it if you've never done it before. Makes for a good weekend project.
Hans
:cheers:

[Hammer]

best prices for the Hurst?

I see on the zr1registry it is $135 shipped...

Is that an incredible price or does somebody else have a better price?

Thanks! :hello:

$125 shipped... for Registry Members. If you are a member, visit the Member Specials area, towards the bottom.

[Peaven]

Thanks for the advice guys, when I get more time I'm going to do this one for sure....and install the beam plates while I'm at it.

[guinnessdood]

Thanks for the advice guys, when I get more time I'm going to do this one for sure....and install the beam plates while I'm at it.Don't discount a "Bill Boudreau modified" B&M shifter. I had Bill modify the one that is currently in my car...holy crap is it awesome. On the other hand...don't bother installing an UNMODIFIED B&M shifter...it is PURE CRAP. Bill knows how to fix 'em up good! Better than the Hurst in my opinion. Call Bill and he will tell you all about your "options". www.zfdoc.com (http://www.zfdoc.com) Great guy and great service!:thumbsup:

[TeK_NoiR]

Sounds good and easy. But is there any kind of enhanced wearout to the ZF transmisson or other parts ?

I have this thoughts because I got such a short shifter in a other former car make where was rumored there could be enhanced wearout. But if so then it is probably negligible.

BTW: if you loose the reverse gear ring, shifting is just like in the other gears only without any safety barricade, isnt`t it ?

[Peaven]

Thanks for the tip Uly, I emailed Bill tonight.:thumbsup: