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Old Aug 14, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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I have the factory 6 speed shifter and was thinking about buying the factory Hurst shifter for approx $50.
Just wanted to hear from some guys that had the factory Hurst and if they liked it or not. Seems like I miss 3rd sometimes WOT.
I did a search but didn't see much.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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it's maby better than the non hurst/stock shifter but those are still crap IMO, buy a Pro5.0 shifter.....you will get a little trans/gear noise through the Pro5.0 but I think that happens with any aftermarket shifter, it's not bad IMO but I also love the sound from my LM1 catback.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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i took mine off cuz it was too tall and went with a shorter one 4 quicker shifts
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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i have a stock Hurst with a UMI short stick & i dont have any problems with it.
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Old Aug 15, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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Looks like there would be a small benefit to the factory Hurst over the factory shifter. It was like a $600 option back in the day! I know they make really nice and better ones now but you can pick up a factory Hurst today for $50-$60.
I'll more than likely go with one.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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I rock the stock hurst shifter with a custom short stick.....not a thing wrong with it.
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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Sounds great jmm98LS1 - I just purchased a factory Hurst so should have it in a few days! If it holds good at 10.7 over 130mph I think it should work for me!!
Thanks alot
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Old Aug 16, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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My car came with the Hurst and I added the Lou's short stick.

Been running this setup since new in 02.

Works excellent !
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:29 PM
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PSJ - good to hear!
Glad to hear you guys are keeping those shifters around.
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Originally Posted by Tyler Wilson
Looks like there would be a small benefit to the factory Hurst over the factory shifter. It was like a $600 option back in the day!

The Factory Hurst shifter was a $325.00 option ( on my 02 WS6 ).
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Guess I was wrong about the factory cost of the shifter. Maybe the dealership "upsold" it to the guy I was talking to. Bet that has never happened before.
Well I am sure the Hurst is stronger and tighter than the factory non-Hurst option so I am sure I will like it. Got $60 in to it so not a big deal.
I appreciate all the posts, guys. Thanks
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