Purpose

Shorter throws and better 2-3 shifts.

Tools Required

• T15 Torx Screw Driver
• 3/8in Socket/Ratchet
• 10mm Socket/Ratchet
• 3/16in Hex Key
• 3/16in Open End Wrench
• Locking Pliers
• Flat Head Screw Driver

Parts

Installation

Install Time: (45-60min.)

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Description: Hurst Billet/Plus Shifter

• Provides shorter and quicker shifts by reducing knob travel 30%
• Custom dedicated fit eliminates any vehicle modifications for ease of installation
• Accepts stock Corvette shift knob and boot
• CNC machined 6061 T-6 Billet Aluminum mounting base and Billet Steel gear selector for ultimate strength
• Patented adjustable bias spring loads allow stick tension to be tailored to drivers preference
• Self-centering alignment improves 2nd to 3rd gear changes to reduce the chance of "missed shifts"
• Positive gear stops eliminate overshifting to help prevent internal transmission damage

This will seem like a big challenge, but it really isn't. Now, where do you start? Well, I would begin by reading the instructions supplied by Hurst, they are very detailed and should be all you need to get started. Here are a few steps I took.

1. Remove center traction control console.
Gently prying it up from the corner with your fingers. If you find it hard to do with your finger, just gently pry it up using a flat head screw driver.

2. Disconnect wire harness under traction control console.
On the Z06, there will only be two connections as pictured, on other models you'll have to disconnect the variable ride controls.

3. Remove 10mm nuts & disconnect cigarette lighter connections.
The two 10mm nuts are exposed after removing the console from step 1. Remove both nuts and also disconnect the cigarette lighter connection.

4. Remove 10mm nuts from rear console.
With the center console lid open, pop off the nut covers in the rear and remove the two 10mm nuts. Now you should be able to simply lift the console from the rear and pull it out. You'll have to disconnect the gas door release switch from underneath the console so you can fully remove it.

5. Remove dash cover.
Now in order to remove the front center console, you'll have to pop open the cover pictured to the left.

6. Remove Torx 15 Screw.
A T15 Torx screw is exposed once the dash cover is removed. Remove the T15 Torx screw and get ready to remove two more.

7. Remove Torx 15 Screws.
Take out the ash tray and you should see another T15 Torx screw. To the left of the cigarette lighter is another. Remove both T15 Torx screws.

8. Remove stock shifter & stock leather shift boot.
Now the hard part of the job. You'll have to remove the stock shift knob.

Here you'll have to pop off the shift pattern cap. Just pry it off using a flat head screw driver. Now the T stake is expose. You'll have to use a vice grip and grab it on the sides and rock it out. You can make it easier by putting a small block of wood in the front and leverage it out with a screw driver between the vice grip.

Once the knob is removed, grab the leather boot from the edge and push inward and up till it's removed. Now if you slide the whole console to the rear, it should pop right out.

9. Remove four 10mm nuts.
Remove the four 10mm nuts from the rubber isolator boot to expose the stock shifter.

10. Remove four 3/8" bolts.
Here it is, finally, lets get this thing out. Remove four 3/8" bolts and gently pry the edges of the shifter with a flat head screw driver.

11. Transfer bushing.
Now you'll have to transfer the stock bushing to the Hurst shifter. I found it easy to just pop it off with my thumb. Lube the Hurst with some grease then place it in a flat surface and push the Hurst shifter down on it. It should easily pop in place.

12. Install new gasket.
Now you should remove the stock gasket. If you carefully peel it off very slowly, it should come off in one piece. This will save you some cleanup. Replace it with the new gasket supplied.

13. Here is the hardware that is supplied with the Hurst. I chose not to use the extra springs supplied since the factory springs on the Hurst were perfect for me.

14. Torque hex bolts to 8-10 lb-ft.
Now slide the Hurst shifter in place slowly while lining up the holes with the gasket. Make sure the cutout on the shifter is facing the rear. Once lined up, torque the 3/16" hex bolts down to 8-10 lb-ft. Tighten them down in a star pattern. (Like as if you had four lug wheels on your car)

15. Adjust lower gear stop.
The directions state to put the shifter into 2nd gear as pictured to the left. That shot is taken from the passenger side of the car. Tighten the 3/16" hex screw until it touches the shaft of the shifter. Now back it out 1/4 of a turn and tighten down the nut to hold it in place.

16. Adjust upper gear stop.
Now put the shifter into 3rd gear and repeat the above step (15). Once done, run through all the gears and make sure the shifter moves freely.

17. Invert rubber isolator and tighten down.
Take the rubber isolator and invert the center so it can fit over the Hurst. Now just loosely tighten down using the original 10mm nuts. Don't crank down on it, just snug is fine.

18. Reverse all steps to push dash back in place. Install the leather shift boot and shift knob last.
Once everything is put back in place, here is the finished product. Not only does it look good, it performs great! This is how it should come from the factory. Pictured below is my old Momo shift knob to the left and the new MGW Pistal Grip shift knob to the right.