Roscobbc
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I guess the following will mainly apply to those cars fitted with Muncie transmissions so C2's and earlier C3's (up to '76).
Google's AI gives this explanation (which is functionally correct)
Key Differences: Hurst vs. Stock Mounting
However like so many American performance brands customers report issues with the product quality compared with earlier years. I bought mine in about 2005 when the company was owned by Mr Gasket and B & M, selling a few years later to Holley Industries. Have to say that mine unit is great except perhaps for the fit of the shifter arms on the selector spindles (possibly due to wear and tear being an original Muncie part).
It seems 'the' place to buy your Hurst shifters in the 'States is Paul Cangialosi of Super 661 / 5Speeds (5Speeds Transmission Home Page)
Paul manufactures a kit of upgraded shims that reportedly transform the shifting of an old Hurst unit or one of the later units (mentioned above) - or will sell a brand new and upgraded unit.
I particularly like the idea of his of hardened steel bushings for the ends of the shifter rods - something which should improve shifting quality.
Google's AI gives this explanation (which is functionally correct)
Key Differences: Hurst vs. Stock Mounting
- Stock Shifter: Mounts to a separate bracket attached to the transmission cross-member/frame. This can cause the linkage to bind during hard acceleration because the engine and gearbox rock on their mounts while the frame stays rigid.
- Hurst Shifter: Uses a special adapter mounting plate that bolts straight onto the transmission tail-housing. Because the shifter moves with the gearbox, it eliminates binding and provides a much more positive, shorter throw.
However like so many American performance brands customers report issues with the product quality compared with earlier years. I bought mine in about 2005 when the company was owned by Mr Gasket and B & M, selling a few years later to Holley Industries. Have to say that mine unit is great except perhaps for the fit of the shifter arms on the selector spindles (possibly due to wear and tear being an original Muncie part).
It seems 'the' place to buy your Hurst shifters in the 'States is Paul Cangialosi of Super 661 / 5Speeds (5Speeds Transmission Home Page)
Paul manufactures a kit of upgraded shims that reportedly transform the shifting of an old Hurst unit or one of the later units (mentioned above) - or will sell a brand new and upgraded unit.
I particularly like the idea of his of hardened steel bushings for the ends of the shifter rods - something which should improve shifting quality.