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Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/17/2008 12:42:24 PM    UrS4 Posts: 843 Joined: 3/12/2006 Status: offline Hi guys, I had the dealer install my hurst shifter a couple of weeks ago. The shifting was very stiff the first couple of days and very notchy. Nothing like the smooth fast shifting of the hurst lin the shelby GT. Well I thought it was a break in thing so I gave it a couple weeks. Now the shifter rattles sometimes under mod acceleration. And the worst thing is under 1/2 to 3/4 throttle in 3rd the shifter will not go into 4th, it takes another second while the motor spins down and I jam it into 4th. Under light acceleration it slides into 4th fine if not a little notchy still. Overall the shifts have loosened up a bit but it is still notchy. Also I noticed when the shifter is in 1st, 2nd, and 5th the shifter handle has very little side to side play, but it 3rd and 4th gear it can move side to side about an inch. So is there anything that can be done? Is there some bushings that weren't transferred to the hurst shifter? Is something loose underneath causing the rattle? Does anyone have or know of specific install instructions with pics so I can fix this? I don't want to go back to the dealer since if it was installed incorrectly why go back. _____________________________ 06 GT 5spd manual DOP 3/31/06 Mods: JLTII/SCT Xcal2, Brenspeed tune, 4.10s, UDPs, Spydershaft, Pypes O/R X pipe & Mid muffler system, Stoptech Stage 1 brake kit, Hurst shifter, 255/50/17 tires, 14" shorty antenna. 94' Audi S4 330hp . . .sold Post #: 1

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/17/2008 6:18:56 PM    moosestang   Posts: 7108 Joined: 9/3/2006 From: Gainesville, FL Status: offline This is one of those installs that I recommend, everyone with a driveway, doing themselves.  I'm sure there are some online instructions somewhere, but it's not that complicated and i'm sure you will know if something is not right with the install.  My hurst has always been notchy, I don't see why the shelby would be any different. _____________________________ whipple HO SC,FRPP springs, Pypes mid mufflers, Che adj. LCA, hurst, 4.10's, 1 piece DS, spec stg 2 clutch. Accel coils 12.52@117.6mph so far with a 2.01 60 ft time(pre shaft, coils, clutch). (in reply to UrS4) Post #: 2

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/17/2008 6:42:31 PM    howarmat Posts: 11191 Joined: 9/16/2006 From: Fishers, IN Status: offline have you checked the stickies.....i know there is one in there  And there are atleast 4 that i know of on the net so google for others if that one isnt enough _____________________________ ~Matt 2005 Black GT Stick 1 of 368 its not stock mlkzoodomsl (in reply to moosestang) Post #: 3

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/17/2008 7:28:36 PM    07musclemustang   Posts: 32 Joined: 3/25/2008 Status: offline Is your shift arm very tight to the left drivers side???? if so you need to rotate the pivot a 180 and re bolt it. _____________________________ 07 GT Rag Steeda 90mm Intake and Tube Steeda UDP SCT Xcal 3 Pypes Mid Muffs FRPP X pipe Hurst Short Shift with T-Bar Innovate Wide 02 (in reply to howarmat) Post #: 4

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/17/2008 10:20:05 PM    jdback19 Posts: 1400 Joined: 5/12/2006 Status: offline Loosen the shift arm up and go back with lock tight but dont tighten too much.  And the rattling is probaly like on my shifter its the damn shift ball put a t-handle or pistol grip on it. _____________________________ Forged Short block from Sean Hyland Hellion Turbo Kit tuned for 9-17psi Currently at 9psi making 565 RWHP 535 RWTQ (in reply to 07musclemustang) Post #: 5

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/18/2008 8:15:44 AM    UrS4 Posts: 843 Joined: 3/12/2006 Status: offline No the shift arm is in the middle. _____________________________ 06 GT 5spd manual DOP 3/31/06 Mods: JLTII/SCT Xcal2, Brenspeed tune, 4.10s, UDPs, Spydershaft, Pypes O/R X pipe & Mid muffler system, Stoptech Stage 1 brake kit, Hurst shifter, 255/50/17 tires, 14" shorty antenna. 94' Audi S4 330hp . . .sold (in reply to 07musclemustang) Post #: 6

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/18/2008 8:16:49 AM    UrS4 Posts: 843 Joined: 3/12/2006 Status: offline The rattle will happen even if I have my hand on the shifter holding it, so I don't think it is the shift ball. _____________________________ 06 GT 5spd manual DOP 3/31/06 Mods: JLTII/SCT Xcal2, Brenspeed tune, 4.10s, UDPs, Spydershaft, Pypes O/R X pipe & Mid muffler system, Stoptech Stage 1 brake kit, Hurst shifter, 255/50/17 tires, 14" shorty antenna. 94' Audi S4 330hp . . .sold (in reply to jdback19) Post #: 7

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/18/2008 8:17:38 AM    UrS4 Posts: 843 Joined: 3/12/2006 Status: offline Thanks, I will check the stickies. _____________________________ 06 GT 5spd manual DOP 3/31/06 Mods: JLTII/SCT Xcal2, Brenspeed tune, 4.10s, UDPs, Spydershaft, Pypes O/R X pipe & Mid muffler system, Stoptech Stage 1 brake kit, Hurst shifter, 255/50/17 tires, 14" shorty antenna. 94' Audi S4 330hp . . .sold (in reply to howarmat) Post #: 8

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/18/2008 9:43:18 AM    jdback19 Posts: 1400 Joined: 5/12/2006 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: UrS4 The rattle will happen even if I have my hand on the shifter holding it, so I don't think it is the shift ball. Yeah so did mine its inside the ball or something.  I put a pistol grip on it an the rattle went away. _____________________________ Forged Short block from Sean Hyland Hellion Turbo Kit tuned for 9-17psi Currently at 9psi making 565 RWHP 535 RWTQ (in reply to UrS4) Post #: 9

RE: Hurst Shifter install problem??? - 5/18/2008 8:44:15 PM    pat123   Posts: 502 Joined: 7/25/2007 Status: offline Mine is new but was installed by a custom shop; I am not having any problems other than it has been ten years since I have driven a standard everyday. _____________________________ (in reply to jdback19) Post #: 10

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