LS1 6-speed question.

[Chief Pontiac]

I have 2002 T/A with the opitional Hurst shiter.I wanted to know how good is it compared to the aftermarket ones?
Pro 5.0
B&M Ripper
Lou's Short Stick

[jumpcable]

I have driven my friends SS with the Hurst option and in my opinion, my Pro 5.0 seems to have a lot of play in it compared to the tight feel of the Hurst. Hell, I might have something loose in there that I need to check out. The Pro 5.0 seems to be more responsive to quicker shifts though. I would like to get a LSS in the near future because the Pro 5.0 is too tall in my opinion. - Patrick :D

[renips]

I love the Hurst. I added the Lous short stick and the throws are short and crisp.

[Chief Pontiac]

Originally posted by jumpcable
I have driven my friends SS with the Hurst option and in my opinion, my Pro 5.0 seems to have a lot of play in it compared to the tight feel of the Hurst. Hell, I might have something loose in there that I need to check out. The Pro 5.0 seems to be more responsive to quicker shifts though. I would like to get a LSS in the near future because the Pro 5.0 is too tall in my opinion. - Patrick :D Thanks Pat,I am really happy with my Hurst ,let me know if you have a problem with yours if not maybe I will stick with what I got.

[Chief Pontiac]

Originally posted by renips
I love the Hurst. I added the Lous short stick and the throws are short and crisp. So you feel its a better unit then renips?

[McRat]

I had good luck with the factory Hurst. But I HATE driving cars with the Normal Shifter.
Vette has the Hurst Pro. Most excellent.

[Chief Pontiac]

So from what you guys are saying is that I should keep the Hurst one ?

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by Chief Pontiac
I have 2002 T/A with the opitional Hurst shiter.I wanted to know how good is it compared to the aftermarket ones?
Pro 5.0
B&M Ripper
Lou's Short Stick

Lou's Short Stick or LLS as many call it is not a shifter, but a shortend shaft, I added this to my Factory Hurst and love it.

I never missed a shift before the stick, but I do love the shorter shift movement it has now.

Add a LLS to your Hurst and you will forget about wanting a 5.0 or ripper IMO.

[02bluez]

Hurst factory shifter in my 02 Z has been hassle free. why mess with it if its not broke. But not into slamming gears myself :)

[FastAl]

I went from a factory Hurst shifter to a Pro 5.0 and the difference was night and day! The Hurst was very sloppy compared to the Pro 5.0.

[killer01ws6]

Originally posted by FastAl
I went from a factory Hurst shifter to a Pro 5.0 and the difference was night and day! The Hurst was very sloppy compared to the Pro 5.0.

That is the cool thing about the LLS, it makes it more precise.

[jumpcable]

I had that same feeling when I got my Pro 5.0, but my car didn't come with the Hurst option, so for me, it was a big difference. Only thing is, lately the shifter has been feeling sloppy again. I'm thinking I might have forgot to tighten some bolts when I had to tear the console back down again after a revers lockout solenoid problem. I say stick with the hurst and get a LSS to make the shifts even shorter unless you are willing to shell out over 200 bucks for a pro 5.0/LSS combo.

[bRa_DeN]

the pro 5.0 is very firm and shifts are a whole lot cleaner plus you know when you in a gear! i added the lou's short stick to mine and i love it, it sits just right and makes shifting nearly effortless:D

[jrp]

i love my pro 5.0 w/lss combo :drive:. since you have the hurst already i'd go with a short shifter first and see how you like that.

[NightHawk WS6]

ive had...

1. Hurst
2. then a ripper
3. now a pro 5.0 w/ lss and mba knob

and i love my current combo :thumbup:

[PSJ]

Originally posted by renips
I love the Hurst. I added the Lous short stick and the throws are short and crisp.



Same here....




....PSJ:)

[LS1 2001 Z28]

I have had the stock hurst shifter with a short stick from the day i bought my car. I love it and am very used to it, never missed a shift. I love the feel of it over most other shifters on the market. I would stick with it if i was you. :)

[Checkmate]

Driven Stock, hurst and Pro 5.0.

Pro 5.0 is the best hands down. :)

[Chief Pontiac]

Looks like I am going to go with LSS and my Hurst.Thanks guys.

[marksceta]

The thing about thePro 5.0 is that it has external stops which can help prevent bent shift forks.

[BurnEm]

stock hurst and any aftermarket short stick is good :) I love my jarrod shortstick:cool:

[lucky_topher]

Originally posted by bRa_DeN
the pro 5.0 is very firm and shifts are a whole lot cleaner plus you know when you in a gear! i added the lou's short stick to mine and i love it, it sits just right and makes shifting nearly effortless:D

yes... it appears the texas people know their stuff ;)

i had the plain hurst

i noticed a HUGE difference by going to the B&M Ripper...

i was VERY happy switching from the ripper to the pro 5.0 w/ the LSS

[jumpcable]

The t-56 has internal stops, so the Pro 5.0 stops can be removed if you want.

[Ls1CamaroSS]

I have the B&M Ripper shifter which I am completly satisfied with.

[nickPSD]

I had the stock hurst, I was happy with that. Then I installed the Pro 5.0, the 5.0 is so much better than the Hurst, I dont have the LSS yet, but I cut down the stock 5.0 handle to shorten it up alittle bit. I would recomend it to anyone.

[bRa_DeN]

having a pro 5.0 without the lous short stick is like drinking non-alcoholic beer! Without one the other isnt living up to its potential, you are just depriving yourself:D

[Absolut]

Hurst and Lou's SS. It rocks!!!! :D :D :D :D

[Blk00z28]

Originally posted by McRat
I had good luck with the factory Hurst. But I HATE driving cars with the Normal Shifter.
Vette has the Hurst Pro. Most excellent.
Will that fit a stock Hurst f-body shifter?

[Fierce-Ls1]

Hurst with a short stick is the best combo by far. And that's a guarantee :cool:

[Sheomet]

Where does one get a LSS?

[jumpcable]

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/lousshortstick.html

Here is the link. :D

[killer01ws6]

That is where I got Mine. :D
The is also a Jarrod short stick, that is cheaper.

But I have to say that the 40.00 I spent on the short stick, was money "well" spent. And I Liked the Husrt before the LSS, but I loved it after.

[jumpcable]

Yeah...next time I get some extra dough, I'm getting the LSS with a leather wrapped Hurst knob for my Pro 5.0...the non-hurst stock knob is way too small. I'd like to get a aluminum knob with the firebird engraving, but here in Texas that would get way to hot.

[jtjohn1]

Nother vote for the Hurst with LSS.

[m1cha3l]

Originally posted by NightHawk WS6
ive had...

1. Hurst
2. then a ripper
3. now a pro 5.0 w/ lss and mba knob

and i love my current combo :thumbup:

where can u get different knobs ?

[dtc503]

I haven't looked, but is the LSS bent differently than the stock Hurst shifter? Or is the LSS just shorter??

[bRa_DeN]

Originally posted by m1cha3l
where can u get different knobs ? afterthoughtsauto.com sells them as does thunderracing.com and mallory billet aluminum;)

[bRa_DeN]

Originally posted by dtc503
I haven't looked, but is the LSS bent differently than the stock Hurst shifter? Or is the LSS just shorter?? the lous has more bend towards the driver than the stocker:D

[camaroguy]

I've had the M6 Hurst for about a year now. I beat on my car quite a bit and its holding fairly well. I've only missed two shifts and that was when i first got the car. Since then I've had no problems with the Hurst.

[Chief Pontiac]

I just ordered Lou Short Stick from Afterthoughts Auto.Can wait till spring to test it out.Thanks for the help and info guys. :thumbup:

[bRa_DeN]

the lou's and pro 5.0 is one of the best mods you can do for a m6:D

[dudas35]

Oh man, i ordered mine directly from Lou for $25. Sent him a paypal and he shipped directly to me. He makes them at home. Guess afterthoughts is making some loot from Lou. You can also buy them on ebay from lou Here (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33736&item=2462617443)

[MIKE2000Z28]

i have the JSS with the hurst, it rocks! and for 25 bucks you cant beat the feel and shortness of the throw!

[Chief Pontiac]

Originally posted by MIKE2000Z28
i have the JSS with the hurst, it rocks! and for 25 bucks you cant beat the feel and shortness of the throw! Well I should be happy with LSS and my Hurst.:D