Just ordered Lou's short stick!
07-19-2004, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Ru2n00n3er
But how do they eliminate the 2-3 mishift? Even with my stock hurst shifter I find it difficult to miss that shift, if I'm somewhat gentle with it it will simply "slip" from 2 into 3. If I try and ram it forward however, shifting it super fast, then I can throw it into 1st. I've done this street driving once to test, I'm careful at the track.
So do the 5.0 and b&m allow you to completely "slam" it from 2-3? Is that where there benefit comes in? So in that way can you shift quicker, because you don't have to be as careful? Thanks.
So do the 5.0 and b&m allow you to completely "slam" it from 2-3? Is that where there benefit comes in? So in that way can you shift quicker, because you don't have to be as careful? Thanks.
07-19-2004, 05:02 PM
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Hurst plus LSS here, and I also love it. I wasn't too sure about doing this mod until I acutally finished it and took it out for a spin. For me, it feels like my hand being closer to the shift points makes me more secure on my shifts. Mostly, I just like the fact that the shifts notch into place better than with the stock Hurst stick.
-Mike
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07-21-2004, 03:02 PM
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I replaced my stock shifter with the pro5.0/LSS. I used to hit a brick wall between the 2nd-3rd shift with the stock shifter, now I hit it everytime. It is also a lot quicker. I am not sure if my stock shifter was hurst, but if it was, it sucked... bad.
Now, my bro has a 2000SS with the hurst shifter and we just replaced the hurst stick with the LSS. It goes well, and shifts great.
All we did when replacing the shifter stick was take the shift **** and the shift boot off, and unscrewed the bolts. Took 10 minutes.
Now, my bro has a 2000SS with the hurst shifter and we just replaced the hurst stick with the LSS. It goes well, and shifts great.
All we did when replacing the shifter stick was take the shift **** and the shift boot off, and unscrewed the bolts. Took 10 minutes.
07-21-2004, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by GregP
Just make sure you use the correct transmission fluid (Dextron ATF). If you go to heavier fluid, the short stick will seem pretty awful.
Maybe I am missing something here, why would you have to change the tranny fluid when changing the shifter? Am I the only one that doesn't get this?
07-23-2004, 03:47 PM
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I replaced my factory Hurst with a Pro 5.0 and couldn't be happier. I didn't try a short stick on the Hurst, but as delivered it was WEAK and the worst $300 option I have ever checked off. I had a Pro 5.0 in my 1989 GT and loved it. Very positive feel to the shift without being overly notchy. I have heard some folks complain that the 5.0 doesn't have enough "return", but mine is perfect.
