01-16-2017, 09:36 AM | #1 |
Scott's45
Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012
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notchy shifter
I ordered my 2012 2SS with a Hurst short throw shifter. It's really notchy and not smooth at all. Would changing the shifter to a different brand, solve this issue? Or, is it just the nature of the beast with the six speed?
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01-16-2017, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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Hi, the only full shifter replacement I am aware of that is available is the MGW. It is my understanding that all others are just a "stick". I did my MGW install myself and had the opportunity, with the help of a friend's lift, to see how the shifter ties into the transmission. It is a well built piece of hardware. I really like the feel of this shifter. The shorter throw reminds me of my old M-22 that I had in my 1967 Firebird. My stock shifter went from what I would call "sloppy" to "smooth" with the MGW. There are some good threads on here with install info.
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01-16-2017, 01:03 PM | #3 |
Scott's45
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Thank you, appreciate the info.
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2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP
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01-16-2017, 02:19 PM | #4 |
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I see we both have 45th's. Mine is a V6 and that you have the V8. So different transmission and the MGW is built a little different to link up, basically the same hardware inside so there should be no worries. I put dynamat underneath on the tunnel after installing the MGW and some more in the cabin by the shifter prior to putting in their noise deadening material. Also, I used the stock shift knob to keep with the 45th style. I see you have the SS ball knob, looks good.
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01-16-2017, 07:08 PM | #5 |
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I don't think a shifter change will fix your notchiness, the reason I say that is the shifter is just a stick and ball on a pivot now tightening the stocker could help, I ordered a Pegasus Machine poly billet rear mount and it seemed to help a lot and for less than a hundred bucks it beats a aftermarket 300.00 shifter.
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01-18-2017, 05:58 PM | #6 |
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01-18-2017, 08:39 PM | #8 |
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Why not try the ZL1 shifter upgrade?
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01-18-2017, 11:13 PM | #9 |
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Fix
Seemed to fix some the notchiness and slop and didn't really get a increase or decrease in NVH, it just feels more positive. I have a 2010 with a factory Hurst installed just not factory installed.
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01-19-2017, 08:04 AM | #10 |
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I have run 3 different shifters on my 2010. stock, MGW, and GM factory Hurst. The shifter change will not help. It is a fluid change that makes the most difference.
Get 4 quarts of Mobil 1 SYNTHETIC ATF (be sure to buy the one designed for OLDER vehicles that originally used Dexron 3 ATF). Drain fluid then fill with a funnel and 4 feet of rubber hose from the top of the engine compartment. Cheap and easy. |
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