Okay guys, i need your expertise !!! How much better is a B&M ripper shifter vs the stock hurst shifter in my SS ???? Would it be worth the expense ???

 

i don't think its worth it at all... just get a short shifter, such as lous- which i have and is great

just my 2 cents

 

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"just get a short shifter, such as lous"

Which one is this ???? never heard of it....

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"Dont know about the ripper but my 5.0 is way better than that stock hurst"

And what shifter is your ?????

H-E-L-P !!!!!!!

 

Your mileage will vary, but just about any of the short shifters available are better than the hurst. Though it really depends on what you're looking for.

A good shifter will make a little bit more noise than the factory hurst. If that doesn't bother you, then you're good to go. My car did not even make it 2000 miles before the hurst had been ripped out and a kirban installed in its place.

I've heard very good things about the pro 5.0, Ripper, and the kirban. I've never used anything other than the kirban, but It was a MAJOR improvement over the stock hurst.

From what I have been able to see, the B&M Ripper has the shaft curved a bit over toward the driver, the pro 5.0 and kirban are straight shafted.

I know at least one sponsor is offering the rippers for ~160 shipped, and the stock hurst shifters COMMONLY sell on ebay for anywhere from 80-130 bucks. I personally sold mine for 125 after I purchased my kirban used for just under 100 bucks.

 

dude,just buy the pro 5.0 you WILL fall in love with it.

 

Okay guys,.....where can I find this pro 5.0 shifter ??? jegs, summit ???

 

Okay, dumbass me !!! I found'em... one last question.... on the 5.0 shifter, is that the only shift know I can use or will the shifter accept other knowbs ??

 

The Pro 5.0 will accept your factory Hurst ****.

Shane

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2KSS:
<strong>Okay guys,.....where can I find this pro 5.0 shifter ??? jegs, summit ???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Afterthoughts Auto sells a special package that includes the "Pro 5.0" shift linkage and a "Lou's Short Stick" handle for a very reasonable price. Check it out. With the Pro 5.0 shifter and the Lou's stick/handle (which is also bent left and back for a more natural feel and motion) you'll have the best all-around combo.

 

do you guys really think there is that much of a difference i have no problems shifting my Hurst i tried a pro 5.0 in my buddies mustang and was turned off by all the noise

 

I love the Ripper! There is NO noise! MY 02

 

From what I'm reading here, there Pro 5.0 sound like a great shifter but it makes noise ??? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> I don't think i'd like the noise. I tried a buddys ripper and the only thing I noticed was that the shifter stick is shorter.

 

ANY after-market shifter is a major improvement over the stock Hurst. I couldn't shift from 2nd to 3rd with that Hurst to save my life. I LOVE my Ripper! It is a little noisier than the stock Hurst (mostly because of that big rubber isolator in the stick of the Hurst) but is quieter than the Pro 5.0. I have absolutely no complaints about the B&M unit. <img src="http://forums.off-topic.net/images/smilies/bigok.gif" alt=" - " />

 

Okay well heres another question....... isn't the stock hurst shifter in my SS the one that Jegs and Summit sells ???? (Hurst billet/plus shifter). This my 1st 4th gen camaro and I'm not up on all the new high stuff...... Ive got a 2nd gen camaro and love all the "old school" stuff!

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2KSS:
<strong>Okay well heres another question....... isn't the stock hurst shifter in my SS the one that Jegs and Summit sells ???? (Hurst billet/plus shifter). This my 1st 4th gen camaro and I'm not up on all the new high stuff...... Ive got a 2nd gen camaro and love all the "old school" stuff!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">no. they're not the same.

 

NO!! They are not the same at all. GM hired Hurst to build our stock shifters to GM's specs, so basically it is just a POS GM shifter. What's really funny is...if you buy a 6spd car, you have to buy a Hurst, but they still charge $300 extra for the Hurst. (At least, thats what I was told by the dealer) <img src="http://forums.off-topic.net/images/smilies/rant.gif" alt=" - " /> <img src="http://forums.off-topic.net/images/smilies/madfawk.gif" alt=" - " />

 

Well that SUCKS !!! Its a POS GM shifter with the Hurst logo on it !!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> DAMN !!!! <img border="0" alt="[Banging Head]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_banghead.gif" /> Talk about RAPING the public !!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> Thank god I didn't buy my SS brand new !!! Looks like after market here I come !!!! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by nthnwbr:
<strong>What's really funny is...if you buy a 6spd car, you have to buy a Hurst, but they still charge $300 extra for the Hurst. (At least, thats what I was told by the dealer) </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The dealer lied (a shocker I know!).

Anyways, the main reason the factory Hurst is also inadequate is because the shaft is still a two-piece design with a rubber isolator. Most aftermarket's are a one piece shaft with a billet aluminum (istead of stamped steel) base.