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    Does anyone have a hurst or a B&M short shifter, and does anyone know where I can find one for sale? I am striking out so far finding one for my car. HELP!!! Also, does anyone know about how much I am looking at spending on one or the other? Thanks!


    Chris


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    Chris<br />1999 3800 Camaro<br />Arrest Me Red<br />M5<br />Power Window Conversion Completed 7/18/03<br />Waiting to get Viper Alarm Installed<br />Chevy Camaro. We\'ll be there. First.

  • #2
    Ok, I just found the B&M ripper on jegs.com , but it is $165 [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] . I know I have seen it for less. Help! And which do you guys like better? The B&M or the Hurst? I have grown up hearing Hurst (it was in the old man's race car), so I hate to jump ship, but it seems like lots of you are going that way now... Thanks!


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    Chris<br />1999 3800 Camaro<br />Arrest Me Red<br />M5<br />Power Window Conversion Completed 7/18/03<br />Waiting to get Viper Alarm Installed<br />Chevy Camaro. We\'ll be there. First.

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    • #3
      The hurst and b&m will always run you $150+ for new (prolly $160 on the bm). Expect to pay $20 to $40 more for a pro 5.0, afaik ... But I'd love to find a used one too. Keep in mind that you can use one from a 3rd gen t5 as well, and maybe (i'm callin' b&m) a mustang t5
      -Rob
      <b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCP

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      • #4
        The B&M runs $165 and is the CHEAPEST of all the shifters and they have the shortest throw. The handle is about the same as stock. The Hurst runs about $190 and the same with the Pro 5.0 but with those 2 you can buy the lou's short stick.
        2002 M5 Bright Metallic Silver <br />*Fully loaded and modded<br /><br />2005 GSXR 750<br />*Micron Serpent Race Exhaust *K&N Filter *Power Commander *Trying to hit 200 MPH!<br /><br />1970 SS 454 Chevelle Cortez Silver<br />*It can pass anything but a gas station

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        • #5
          Just bought a Pro 5.0 Shifter form ThunderRacing for $166 shipped to my door
          got in on a good GP
          plan on buying a Lou's Short Stick to go along with it soon
          R.I.P \'99 Firebird, you will be missed<p>New toy - 2001 GSXR-750, Yoshimura Exhaust, Power Commander, Rebuilt Airbox

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          • #6
            My B&M Ripper arrives today. I got it for around $175(includes shipping) at jegs. Hopefully I can get it installed later on today also.
            <b>.::[ 0 ]::.</b><br /><b>1997 Camaro 3800 II M5</b> (30th edition)<br />[]B&M Ripper Shifter<br />[]Proform Shift Light<br />[]SLP Cold Air<br />[]Dynomax Exhaust<br />[]Richmond 3.73\'s<br />[]Zexel-Torsen LSD<br />[]180* Thermostat<br />[]Tail Blackouts<br /><a href=\"http://photos.yahoo.com/skyracer_x\" target=\"_blank\">pics</a>

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            • #7
              at the track i let one of the guys from here feel the pro 5.0 in my bird, and he said it was ever shorter then his ripper (stock throw).. if you get the lou short stick.. ud be really small..

              i suggest the pro5.0


              dave
              03 Subaru WRB WRX<br />Clear parking lights<br />Autometer Phantom Boost guage

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              • #8
                I would say go w/ the Pro 5.0 and getting Lou's Short Stick for another $40 if you have it. I got mine rom thunderracing. Make sure you tell the mit's for a 5 spd...they should give you the shifter for the 3rd gen 5 spd. Good luck!

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                • #9
                  hurst checking in ... paid like 175 from jegs I think, I have had it for about 8 months and am fairly happy. it definitley breaks in and becomes less stiff but it is still very sure when shifting.. have heard a number of people with the ripper say it never loosens up.. though there seems to be quite a following of new pro 5.0 guys.. I think they had just come out with it when I got my hurst.. not exactly sure... anyway that's a little more info for ya..
                  -Brad
                  98 Firebird - gone from mod mode to keep it running and useable mode.
                  2000 V-Star Custom 1100
                  If all else fails use a bigger hammer!
                  :rock:

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                  • #10
                    I personally like my shifter still being "stiff". I like it when a shifter is very firm, not all shakey, and jicky like. But having drivien cars with the ripper, 5.0, and Hurst....I'll say I could hardly tell any difference, they are all good. But Lou's short stick was very nice to have on the 5.0 and Hurst...Wish I could get it on my Ripper.
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                    • #11
                      Hmmmm... so you can't get the lou's on a regular ripper... only the 5.0 huh? Well, that helps some. And it sounds like the Hurst and the B&M are the same other than that. Now I just hope that I can still get it. I have to repaint my front end... I was involved in a hit and run in a parking lot. Someone mashed in my front end and now the paint is flaking off. :mad: :mad:
                      Chris<br />1999 3800 Camaro<br />Arrest Me Red<br />M5<br />Power Window Conversion Completed 7/18/03<br />Waiting to get Viper Alarm Installed<br />Chevy Camaro. We\'ll be there. First.

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                      • #12
                        Ok, wait. http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...br=76&lastcat=

                        Is that the Hurst that will allow you to use Lou's? I can't seem to find the B&M 5.0 on the jegs site. *Sigh*. I miss being able to walk into a store, tell them what you want, and leave with it. Now it is so hard (but you get more options I suppose). Thanks for helping me out again guys.

                        Chris<br />1999 3800 Camaro<br />Arrest Me Red<br />M5<br />Power Window Conversion Completed 7/18/03<br />Waiting to get Viper Alarm Installed<br />Chevy Camaro. We\'ll be there. First.

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                        • #13
                          jedibandit, yes

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