Hurst Comp Plus Billet shifter

rickles512 · June 2nd, 2008, 02:06 PM

Finally installed over the weekend...Instructions were pretty bad, and the pictures are not that helpful, but all in all went in and works really well..

After driving around all day, shifter is so much better than the stock shifter, it doesn't feel like a wet noodle when you go through the gears...you have to really crank down and tighten the top two bolts a couple of times with an allen wrench, because they wiggle loose after a few drives...after fixing that no problems...

07stanggt · June 2nd, 2008, 02:13 PM

was just wondering about you. Use some blue lock tight on those screws.

07stanggt · June 2nd, 2008, 02:16 PM

by the way do that on the stop bolts too. Mine came loose after a couple days and i couldnt get it into third. had to readjust the front one and then used the lock tight and it has not come loose since.

rickles512 · June 2nd, 2008, 03:35 PM

Haven't done that yet...I will if it comes loose. But I tightened the bolts so damn hard that I haven't had a problem like the first day in a few days now...

02StangGToWNEr · June 2nd, 2008, 05:12 PM

Looks great bro.

07BlkGT · June 2nd, 2008, 05:36 PM

Had the same problem with the shifter bolts but the blue lock tight along with putting some deep pressure has get the bolts from coming loose any more
I am enjoying it also Rickles
BTW, did you order the black shifter knob seperately?

90Stang · June 2nd, 2008, 07:55 PM

When you put the hurst shifter in your cars did it make it harder to shift(like you have to push the shifter harder to get in gear). i think its just me but mine feels a little hard to shift compared to stock.

dieselboy · June 2nd, 2008, 08:05 PM

I just finished installing mine and it's the same as you described.

90Stang · June 2nd, 2008, 08:07 PM

so it feels like your cramming it in gear.. at least it not just me

dieselboy · June 2nd, 2008, 08:09 PM

not cramming it, although 4th is slightly tough.

07BlkGT · June 2nd, 2008, 08:12 PM

Mine felt like that also a first but after a few weeks now I am either use to it or the stiffness has gone away. Shifts like a dream now ( or just have became use to it )

90Stang · June 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM

maby i need a new clutch? or it might just be me because everone i let try it says it is feels good.

07BlkGT · June 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM

Lets assume its just you

90Stang · June 2nd, 2008, 08:22 PM

probly is. im bad about that. i always think something is broke or messed up.

07BlkGT · June 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM

I am so with you there. I truly thought the same thing about mine after the install but since it hasn't fallen off going down the road I just figured it was ok....yes things like that has happened to me before. If I could type better I would tell you guys about the time I lowered a Mazda truck and threw away the bolts in the leaf springs that kept them straight.....hehehe funny story now but not back on the night that they decided to move

silverstang · June 2nd, 2008, 08:57 PM

ok sorry to thread jack, but i have the regular hurst comp. shifter, i noticed 4 set screws on it, are these adjustments?? i keep missing 2nd gear on the track, and i need to know if there is some adjusting i can do to this thing b4 i get rid of it because i really like this shifter...........thanks

07stanggt · June 2nd, 2008, 09:07 PM

it is a positive shift so yes it is stiffer to engage. This is a like a competition shifter, at the track it feels good. banging gears it is nice. Its kinda like old school shifters. You ever drive an old sports car, like a 69 vette, the only time that shifter felt good was when you were shifting hard. These things remind me of that. Around the street, well you will get use to it and it will break in little bit. But it is normal that it pops in gear stiffer then the stock shifter. Thats kinda what i like about it. You want buttery soft try to the pro 5.0. You could shift that with your pinky under full torque. thats why i ditched it. I like my shifters like a like my woman, rough.

silver no, on the original hurst those screws are nothing. there is not any adjusment on that shifter.

silverstang · June 2nd, 2008, 09:13 PM

so they put a bunch of screws on there that serve no purpose??? ASSHOLES!!! lol j/k, i like my shifter, and i think i have learned how to drive without grinding 2nd gear (it only really does it when i am spinning, but thats 90% of the time in 1st)

07stanggt · June 2nd, 2008, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang

ok sorry to thread jack, but i have the regular hurst comp. shifter, i noticed 4 set screws on it, are these adjustments?? i keep missing 2nd gear on the track, and i need to know if there is some adjusting i can do to this thing b4 i get rid of it because i really like this shifter...........thanks

I dont understand how your missing 2nd gear? are you pulling it towards you? did you mount the upper stick on the left side or right side? is it really tight up against the console in first and second? if you put in on the left side you got it on the wrong side. it should not be rubbing. I know a lot of pictures show it that way but it mounts on the right side. I just cant see how that shifter is cuaseing you to miss 2nd. your foot isnt faster then your hand is it?

What dont you like about it, the missing gears? trust me, regardless of what some people say, the original hurst has no mechanism in place to help with shifts. It is simply a shorter throw. The new hurst is spring loaded and is better for the shifts. You could try a new hurst. If you want really easy and smooth shifts and to never miss 3rd gear, try a pro 5.0.. you couldnt miss third if you tried. you can push it straight forward with you finger and hit 3rd. I got my used one, after you pick these cams up from me, if you want to try the pro 5.0 ill send it to you, you just pay for shipping. if you like it keep it. I just didnt like the throw, its not that short and its to soft for me. but you can put the stick on forward or backs the stick has two heights for mounting. Its a thought for the track, you cant be missing shifts.

With the new hurst i have been to the track 4 or 5 times now, 32 runs already on my car, wow. anyway, only had one night that i was missing shifts, i think it was just me.

07stanggt · June 2nd, 2008, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang

so they put a bunch of screws on there that serve no purpose??? ASSHOLES!!! lol j/k, i like my shifter, and i think i have learned how to drive without grinding 2nd gear (it only really does it when i am spinning, but thats 90% of the time in 1st)

what screws are you talking about anyway? let me look a pic of the old hurst.

June 2nd, 2008, 02:06 PM	#1
rickles512 Regular 2007 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Lenox, Illinois Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hurst Comp Plus Billet shifter Finally installed over the weekend...Instructions were pretty bad, and the pictures are not that helpful, but all in all went in and works really well.. After driving around all day, shifter is so much better than the stock shifter, it doesn't feel like a wet noodle when you go through the gears...you have to really crank down and tighten the top two bolts a couple of times with an allen wrench, because they wiggle loose after a few drives...after fixing that no problems... Attached Thumbnails __________________ JLT CAI, SCT3 93 tune, Ford Racing Stingers, X-pipe Steeda UDPs, BMR LCA's, Hurst Competition Plus Billet Shifter [/SIGPIC]

June 2nd, 2008, 03:35 PM	#4
rickles512 Regular 2007 Mustang GT/CS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Lenox, Illinois Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	Haven't done that yet...I will if it comes loose. But I tightened the bolts so damn hard that I haven't had a problem like the first day in a few days now... __________________ JLT CAI, SCT3 93 tune, Ford Racing Stingers, X-pipe Steeda UDPs, BMR LCA's, Hurst Competition Plus Billet Shifter [/SIGPIC]

June 2nd, 2008, 05:36 PM	#6
07BlkGT Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 743 iTrader: 0 reviews	Had the same problem with the shifter bolts but the blue lock tight along with putting some deep pressure has get the bolts from coming loose any more I am enjoying it also Rickles BTW, did you order the black shifter knob seperately? __________________ Hurst Crew Member #15

June 2nd, 2008, 07:55 PM	#7
90Stang Regular 2005 Mustang 12.9@109 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	When you put the hurst shifter in your cars did it make it harder to shift(like you have to push the shifter harder to get in gear). i think its just me but mine feels a little hard to shift compared to stock. __________________ Vortech V2 Non-Intercooled60lb InjectorsGt500 Fuel SystemFore Fuel RailsSCTCMDPL/T HeadersO/R X-PipeDynomax BulletsBBR TuneComp Thumpr Stage IIPhaser Limiters4.33 GearsBMR suspension450RWHP380RWTQ*12.20 @ 118

June 2nd, 2008, 08:07 PM	#9
90Stang Regular 2005 Mustang 12.9@109 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	so it feels like your cramming it in gear.. at least it not just me __________________ Vortech V2 Non-Intercooled60lb InjectorsGt500 Fuel SystemFore Fuel RailsSCTCMDPL/T HeadersO/R X-PipeDynomax BulletsBBR TuneComp Thumpr Stage IIPhaser Limiters4.33 GearsBMR suspension450RWHP380RWTQ*12.20 @ 118

June 2nd, 2008, 02:13 PM	#2
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	was just wondering about you. Use some blue lock tight on those screws.

June 2nd, 2008, 02:16 PM	#3
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	by the way do that on the stop bolts too. Mine came loose after a couple days and i couldnt get it into third. had to readjust the front one and then used the lock tight and it has not come loose since.

June 2nd, 2008, 05:12 PM	#5
02StangGToWNEr Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Looks great bro.

June 2nd, 2008, 08:05 PM	#8
dieselboy Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 0 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just finished installing mine and it's the same as you described.

June 2nd, 2008, 08:09 PM	#10
dieselboy Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 0 iTrader: 0 reviews	not cramming it, although 4th is slightly tough.

June 2nd, 2008, 08:12 PM	#11
07BlkGT Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 743 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine felt like that also a first but after a few weeks now I am either use to it or the stiffness has gone away. Shifts like a dream now ( or just have became use to it ) __________________ Hurst Crew Member #15

June 2nd, 2008, 08:15 PM	#12
90Stang Regular 2005 Mustang 12.9@109 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	maby i need a new clutch? or it might just be me because everone i let try it says it is feels good. __________________ Vortech V2 Non-Intercooled60lb InjectorsGt500 Fuel SystemFore Fuel RailsSCTCMDPL/T HeadersO/R X-PipeDynomax BulletsBBR TuneComp Thumpr Stage IIPhaser Limiters4.33 GearsBMR suspension450RWHP380RWTQ*12.20 @ 118

June 2nd, 2008, 08:17 PM	#13
07BlkGT Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 743 iTrader: 0 reviews	Lets assume its just you __________________ Hurst Crew Member #15

June 2nd, 2008, 08:22 PM	#14
90Stang Regular 2005 Mustang 12.9@109 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 271 iTrader: 0 reviews	probly is. im bad about that. i always think something is broke or messed up. __________________ Vortech V2 Non-Intercooled60lb InjectorsGt500 Fuel SystemFore Fuel RailsSCTCMDPL/T HeadersO/R X-PipeDynomax BulletsBBR TuneComp Thumpr Stage IIPhaser Limiters4.33 GearsBMR suspension450RWHP380RWTQ*12.20 @ 118

June 2nd, 2008, 08:28 PM	#15
07BlkGT Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 743 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am so with you there. I truly thought the same thing about mine after the install but since it hasn't fallen off going down the road I just figured it was ok....yes things like that has happened to me before. If I could type better I would tell you guys about the time I lowered a Mazda truck and threw away the bolts in the leaf springs that kept them straight.....hehehe funny story now but not back on the night that they decided to move __________________ Hurst Crew Member #15

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June 2nd, 2008, 08:57 PM	#16
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok sorry to thread jack, but i have the regular hurst comp. shifter, i noticed 4 set screws on it, are these adjustments?? i keep missing 2nd gear on the track, and i need to know if there is some adjusting i can do to this thing b4 i get rid of it because i really like this shifter...........thanks __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

June 2nd, 2008, 09:07 PM	#17
07stanggt I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 11,950 iTrader: 1 reviews	it is a positive shift so yes it is stiffer to engage. This is a like a competition shifter, at the track it feels good. banging gears it is nice. Its kinda like old school shifters. You ever drive an old sports car, like a 69 vette, the only time that shifter felt good was when you were shifting hard. These things remind me of that. Around the street, well you will get use to it and it will break in little bit. But it is normal that it pops in gear stiffer then the stock shifter. Thats kinda what i like about it. You want buttery soft try to the pro 5.0. You could shift that with your pinky under full torque. thats why i ditched it. I like my shifters like a like my woman, rough. silver no, on the original hurst those screws are nothing. there is not any adjusment on that shifter.

June 2nd, 2008, 09:13 PM	#18
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	so they put a bunch of screws on there that serve no purpose??? ASSHOLES!!! lol j/k, i like my shifter, and i think i have learned how to drive without grinding 2nd gear (it only really does it when i am spinning, but thats 90% of the time in 1st) __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

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