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Apr 10, 2008 | 01:41 PM

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Short-throw shifters

Does anyone recommend a certain one? Are the F-body shifters interchangable?

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Apr 10, 2008 | 01:43 PM

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MGW is the best

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:06 PM

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I had a B&M short throw and hated it. I put the stock shifter back in and bought a new "2.25 billet shift ball for it. The weight added to the top helped with the throw of the shifts.

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:16 PM

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Am I correct in assuming you can't use F-body T56 shifters?

Apr 10, 2008 | 02:21 PM

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yes you can't. I believe so at least. My Z28's shifter was much different then my C5's. I went with a B&M Ripper w/ a C6 Shift **** and although it can be kinda tough and clunky i LOVE the feel of it to be honest. I just added some lithium Grease to the assembly and lower ball and it shifts MUCH smoother

Apr 10, 2008 | 03:32 PM

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After many hours of reading, I will be getting an MGW for my '03 Z06.

Apr 10, 2008 | 10:03 PM

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Apr 11, 2008 | 12:11 PM

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I have the C6 Z06 shifter. Its useless. I will be purchasing a C6 Hurst shifter so that I can still use my current shift ****.

Apr 13, 2008 | 08:54 PM

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I have the C6 Z06 shifter. Its useless. I will be purchasing a C6 Hurst shifter so that I can still use my current shift ****.

Just curious, what don't you like about the C6z shifter? I like mine so much more than the stock one.

Apr 13, 2008 | 09:51 PM

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I say the BPP shifter is the best one out there!!!
Adjustable springs and you can move the shifter anywhere you want it pretty much. My buddy put one in his vette after having a pro 5.0 and a lou's short stick in his WS6 and said the bpp is a shorter throw. I have the lightest springs in the shifter and after a month or so the shifter is just as light as the stocker. You can shift into third by just pushing the ball with your thumb!

Apr 13, 2008 | 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 01sscam

I have the C6 Z06 shifter. Its useless. I will be purchasing a C6 Hurst shifter so that I can still use my current shift ****.

Same here. The C6 Z06 shifter feels like rubber maid. Very sloppy. I put my b&m ripper back in. Ahhhhhhh-100 times better

. My C6 Z06 shifter is for sale on the other forum.

Apr 14, 2008 | 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kerryt1

After many hours of reading, I will be getting an MGW for my '03 Z06.

You're a smart guy.. Had them all - MGW is in there to stay.

Apr 14, 2008 | 10:45 AM

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You're a smart guy.. Had them all - MGW is in there to stay.

Do you have the standard lever, or the longer one? That's my only decision.

Apr 14, 2008 | 10:56 AM

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Do you have the standard lever, or the longer one? That's my only decision.

I have the standard shaft and it's fine - for me. The threads for the **** are very long and I think I could raise it 1/2 inch if I wanted to. I bet if you get the standard shaft and it's too stiff for you George would swap it out no problem. He's a great guy!

Apr 14, 2008 | 11:07 AM

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The Callaway shifter is the best I've used.... and I've tried them all.

I've driven no less than HUNDREDS of C5's with all types of shifters....

When I drove Callaway's new '08 supercharged 'Vette (with him riding shotgun!!!) The Callaway shifter has a slighty "ratchety" feel/click but without the excessive spring tension found on pretty much all the others.

I wish I'd have driven Callaway's Corvette sooner... before I bought my Kirban! He really had the best one.