Hurst vs B&M - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

VetteMed · 08-11-2009

I know this debate has raged for a while, more so now that the Hurst is hard to find - but I just installed the Hurst in my Z, and I got a good deal on a used B&M Ripper, and looking at the Ripper that arrived today, it looks like it replaces the entire pivot mechanism in the shifter housing. I find it a little odd that everyone seems so biased towards the Hurst, yet there are people who seem fanatical about the B&M. I used to have a Ripper on the T56 in my Camaro, and loved it. Had a hurst in my '01 C5 and '94 C4, and those were nice too, a little more civilized I guess, though less mechanical-feeling. If anyone has 2 cents to throw in, I'm all ears.

jonszr1 · 08-12-2009

from what i have heard you have to modify the b and m shifter to have it work correctly. it does have a shorter throw though . i like bill bs,modified hurst shifter ,works so perfect it should be a sin

HIZNHRZ · 08-12-2009

I'm very pleased with my stock shifter modified by Bill Boudreau. It has the same feel of stock but with a very noticable shortened throw. Bill cleans up the mechanism for overall smoother operation, shortens the handle 1.3" above the fulcrum and lengthens it 3/8" below. His modification retains the factory reverse lock-out.

When you look at the Hurst and BB&M, you ought to also check out http://www.zfdoc.com/

jimmac28 · 08-12-2009

I had a B&M shifter on my 94 convertible it was very precise and you could beat on it all day.

But on the ZR1 the shifter is just so smooth; Iâ€™m going to leave it alone and live with the longer throw.

USAFPILOT · 08-12-2009

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Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

I'm very pleased with my stock shifter modified by Bill Boudreau. It has the same feel of stock but with a very noticable shortened throw. Bill cleans up the mechanism for overall smoother operation, shortens the handle 1.3" above the fulcrum and lengthens it 3/8" below. His modification retains the factory reverse lock-out.

When you look at the Hurst and BB&M, you ought to also check out http://www.zfdoc.com/

I'm going to get his modded stock shifter one day too.

Pete · 08-12-2009

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Originally Posted by HIZNHRZ

I'm very pleased with my stock shifter modified by Bill Boudreau. It has the same feel of stock but with a very noticable shortened throw. Bill cleans up the mechanism for overall smoother operation, shortens the handle 1.3" above the fulcrum and lengthens it 3/8" below. His modification retains the factory reverse lock-out.

When you look at the Hurst and BB&M, you ought to also check out http://www.zfdoc.com/

What did it cost for stock modified shifter from Bill B. i couldn't find a price on his site.

Pete

-=Jeff=- · 08-12-2009

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Originally Posted by Bill B.

For the modified lift-ring type ZF shifter figure on $230 plus core return
of your original shift lever or $150 core charge if you choose to keep your
original shift lever.

That was the email info I got from him when I inquired

RICKYRJ1 · 08-12-2009

I have the B&M now for the past 3 yrs (came with the car) I don't which is best but I just picked up a new Hurst at a good price. Should I even bother to switch?

08-11-2009	#1
VetteMed Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,828	Hurst vs B&M I know this debate has raged for a while, more so now that the Hurst is hard to find - but I just installed the Hurst in my Z, and I got a good deal on a used B&M Ripper, and looking at the Ripper that arrived today, it looks like it replaces the entire pivot mechanism in the shifter housing. I find it a little odd that everyone seems so biased towards the Hurst, yet there are people who seem fanatical about the B&M. I used to have a Ripper on the T56 in my Camaro, and loved it. Had a hurst in my '01 C5 and '94 C4, and those were nice too, a little more civilized I guess, though less mechanical-feeling. If anyone has 2 cents to throw in, I'm all ears.

08-12-2009	#2
jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: Hurst vs B&M from what i have heard you have to modify the b and m shifter to have it work correctly. it does have a shorter throw though . i like bill bs,modified hurst shifter ,works so perfect it should be a sin

08-12-2009	#3
HIZNHRZ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 738	Re: Hurst vs B&M vs Bill Boudreau Modified Stock I'm very pleased with my stock shifter modified by Bill Boudreau. It has the same feel of stock but with a very noticable shortened throw. Bill cleans up the mechanism for overall smoother operation, shortens the handle 1.3" above the fulcrum and lengthens it 3/8" below. His modification retains the factory reverse lock-out. When you look at the Hurst and BB&M, you ought to also check out http://www.zfdoc.com/

08-12-2009	#4
jimmac28 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Side of Chicago Posts: 122	Re: Hurst vs B&M I had a B&M shifter on my 94 convertible it was very precise and you could beat on it all day. But on the ZR1 the shifter is just so smooth; Iâ€™m going to leave it alone and live with the longer throw. __________________ Jim 1994 Corvette convertible Sold. 92 #178, Haibeck chip,Hawk brake's,RC injectors, B&B cat back, X-Pipe and 49th St. Rockers sold.

08-12-2009	#8
RICKYRJ1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tinton Falls, NJ Posts: 1,177	Re: Hurst vs B&M I have the B&M now for the past 3 yrs (came with the car) I don't which is best but I just picked up a new Hurst at a good price. Should I even bother to switch?