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Blake Foster 02-29-2012 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by EBMC (Post 398454)
Just making sure! No problems activating it during aggresive driving?

only problem i encounter is the CRAZY wheel spin at about 150 mph.
you know mad max kind of power.

all kidding aside, no problems not very often you are slamming the shifter into 5th and could miss and hit "R"
plus where the button is it is between your thumb and palm.
works great.

parsonsj 02-29-2012 11:23 AM

Stupid question
 
Will any of these shifters work in the stock console? (I'm new to Camaros).

Sieg 02-29-2012 11:53 AM

Here's the one I've got: http://www.hurst-drivelines.com/?page_id=25

I'd say it's close to perfect with the exception of the leak/weaping issue which may be a one-off issue. I did shorten the plastic tunnel about 1" for additional shift-boot clearance. A stock rubber shift-boot won't work IMO, I sewed up my own naugahide boot.

Here's a pic without the shift-boot:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMAG1315-L.jpg

With the boot:
http://sieg.smugmug.com/Cars/69-Cama...IMGP0001-L.jpg

6D9 Matt 02-29-2012 12:22 PM

I use the Hurst Blackjack as well (with stock console), and have had no issues whatsoever. :thumbsup:

Sieg 02-29-2012 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 6D9 Matt (Post 398520)
I use the Hurst Blackjack as well (with stock console), and have had no issues whatsoever. :thumbsup:

Matt - Did you cut out the Tremec shifter seal and install it on the Blackjack?
I wondering if I have a unit with a manufacturing defect, Jim at Hurst DL's has been great and offered a new unit at N/C. I just haven't had time to tear the console, cut the carpet and access the shifter.

Vegas69 02-29-2012 02:18 PM

I've seen a minimum of 4 people already with the shifter leaking issue.

Sieg 02-29-2012 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69 (Post 398531)
I've seen a minimum of 4 people already with the shifter leaking issue.

Specifically the Blackjack? :_paranoid

Vegas69 02-29-2012 05:24 PM

Not sure... All 56 mags though.

BBPanel 02-29-2012 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ragtp (Post 398453)
Check out White lightning, adjustable spring rate, handle can be clocked in all kinds of different directions, short throw. Nice piece of hardware, I like it! :thumbsup:
http://www.americanpowertrain.com/Sh...echanisms.html
Rich

That sure does look like Red Roberts (McLeod) shifter, the one on the Vette TKO - wonder if they are re-branding it or copying it? I have one of Red's shifters in my 66 Nova (T56) and even though I haven't driven it yet it feels great. The 2 x 2 offset put the shifter exactly where it needed to be.

6D9 Matt 03-01-2012 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sieg (Post 398528)
Matt - Did you cut out the Tremec shifter seal and install it on the Blackjack?
I wondering if I have a unit with a manufacturing defect, Jim at Hurst DL's has been great and offered a new unit at N/C. I just haven't had time to tear the console, cut the carpet and access the shifter.

I have a good friend that has a shop here, so he did all the work. He didnt say anything about any of that though, seemed to be a pretty smooth conversion with the console, etc.

Will you only notice the leaking if you take off the boot, etc? Now Im worried about my mine leaking. :_paranoid Havent noticed anything though...


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