Whats the best shifter.
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Everything I see points to Hurst or B&M, but whats the difference? They cost the same, look similar, and both claim to be the best of course. Does it matter?
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And Pro 5.0 wasn't on that list? The only B&M Ripper shifter I've driven is in my Dad's car and it's notchy and clunky as hell. I can't stand it. My brother and I both have a Pro 5.0 and they are great but a little noisy. They also clink loud when they hit the stops (if that matters in the slightest).
The stock Hurst that I had on my car for a while was my favorite for daily driving because it was such a soft shifter and I actually liked the feel of the longer stick (wow, that sounds super gay...
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I say if you race, Pro 5.0, if it's mostly a street cruiser, Hurst.
The stock Hurst that I had on my car for a while was my favorite for daily driving because it was such a soft shifter and I actually liked the feel of the longer stick (wow, that sounds super gay...
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I say if you race, Pro 5.0, if it's mostly a street cruiser, Hurst.
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Tried the pro 5.0, noise got to me, sounded ratchety. Felt good as a shifter though.
Have the Hurst Comp Pro, feels pretty good and has adjustable spring settings for the 2-3 shift.
T-56 has internal stops, readjust your pro 5.0 if you find it "clinks".
Have the Hurst Comp Pro, feels pretty good and has adjustable spring settings for the 2-3 shift.
T-56 has internal stops, readjust your pro 5.0 if you find it "clinks".
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The trick to not having a noisy Pro 5.0 is to NOT cut the boot that goes around it. The instructions tell you to cut the #6 boot but you can still get it on without cutting it. That's how I did mine and it is just as quiet as stock.
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My vote is for Kirban...lesser known brand (unless you're a Turbo Buick guy), but hell of a shifter for the same price...MUCH MUCH quieter, excellent feel for a daily driver, and very precise and confidence inspiring when you're racing.
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Something is up when you shift hard enough to bust up the stops. I can powershift fast enough to make the 2-3 shift scream at the tires. It doesn't take 200lbs of force to get it into gear, just finesse and speed.
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I do, I have actually put the Hurst shifter and the Lou's short stick on all of my Camaro's. The throw is extremely short but once you get use to it you'll love it. I will never own an FBody without this combination.
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Man this is an easy one Pro 5.0 all the way! Do a little search and every poll about witch shifter is always one by the Pro 5.0. I dont think it makes any more noise then any other shifter I've seen in an F body. Its well worth the money and since I put mine in I never missed a gear, nock on wood........
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Hi all, just wanted to say that I build my own Short Shifter. It has 27% less travel and it works like charme. The positive side of all this is that it cost me around 10$ to build, this is without counting the MOMO shifter **** of course.
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I have had the Hurst Billet, and the Factory Hurst. I am now running a Factory Hurst with a Short stick.. I love it. Gas can stay in the floor if I want and I can nail the shifts everytime. (Not that its a good idea from a longevity standpoint...but The factory Hurst is doing me good.
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I had the factory Hurst shifter, and I liked it. I read a lot about the aftermarket shifters and decided to go with a Pro 5.0. I can't really say that I shifted any better with it. It was actually worse until I got used to it. The only reason I keep it is because I don't want to re-learn the Hurst. I think for me it's just all about what I'm used to. It's probably a better shifter overall.
I did a lot of research before buying, and here is what I found:
1) Almost no one likes the B&M over the Pro 5.0. Some people might trash talk the 5.0, but those people owned a B&M and probably haven't even tried a 5.0. They just don't want to admit that they didn't buy as good of a shifter. I hate people like this.
2) There were a TON of people who switched from the B&M to the Pro 5.0 and loved the 5.0 better.
3) I read about two people who switched from Pro 5.0 to B&M. Both of them went back.
4) When I did this research, the Hurst Billet wasn't out yet. I've read a good deal about it, and it sounds like a LOT of people like it, too.
If I were buying today, I'd try a Hurst Billet and Pro 5.0 to see which I preferred because neither gets many negative reviews. I've never had a chance to try a Hurst Billet, myself.
I did a lot of research before buying, and here is what I found:
1) Almost no one likes the B&M over the Pro 5.0. Some people might trash talk the 5.0, but those people owned a B&M and probably haven't even tried a 5.0. They just don't want to admit that they didn't buy as good of a shifter. I hate people like this.
2) There were a TON of people who switched from the B&M to the Pro 5.0 and loved the 5.0 better.
3) I read about two people who switched from Pro 5.0 to B&M. Both of them went back.
4) When I did this research, the Hurst Billet wasn't out yet. I've read a good deal about it, and it sounds like a LOT of people like it, too.
If I were buying today, I'd try a Hurst Billet and Pro 5.0 to see which I preferred because neither gets many negative reviews. I've never had a chance to try a Hurst Billet, myself.