used shifter?

AB89GT · 01-19-2001, 01:29 PM

A buddy of mine has a hurst short throw shifter that he used for a while, and said I could have it for around $80. I just want to know if there is anything that I should look for in buying a used shifter. Can it be good or should I just spend the money and get a new one?

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89 black GT, 5 spd
air silencer removed
flowmaster cat-back + h-pipe
MSD Blaster coil
FMS 9mm wires

Moxie · 01-19-2001, 03:31 PM

As long as there are no cracks, and it still has a smooth action, it should work fine.

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Moxie Racing

terrible0ne · 01-19-2001, 03:52 PM

I would go with a new shifter like the pro 50 or the steeda tri ax cause the springs can where out making that 2-3 shift a pain plus they have the stops so you cant over shift and bend your shift forks and spending the money on a new shift is better then spending it on a new trans or a rebuild

NOS_Notch · 01-19-2001, 10:54 PM

Your friend's shifter is probably fine, it won't be worn out and will have the stops....
It might be a little dirty, but you'll save a hundred bucks.
As long it's not visibly broken i'd buy it, but i got mine for $50

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4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's
Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com

Rick 91GT · 01-20-2001, 03:28 PM

I have friend that has a B&M Ripper that was barley used, you can have it for $50.00 free shipping.

drop me a e-mail if your interested
Rick91GT@onemain.com

Rick

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[This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 01-20-2001).]

SHaFT7 · 01-20-2001, 07:36 PM

just a ?, how does the hurst short throe compare to the b&m ripper? my car had a hurst short throw in it when i got it

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SHaFTed

Rick 91GT · 01-20-2001, 09:38 PM

I have never used a Hurst so I can't really compare the two shifters, the B&M felt ok though, pretty solid but I like my Pro 5.0, but for $50.00 it is well worth it.

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My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98

01-19-2001, 01:29 PM	#1
AB89GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 49	used shifter? A buddy of mine has a hurst short throw shifter that he used for a while, and said I could have it for around $80. I just want to know if there is anything that I should look for in buying a used shifter. Can it be good or should I just spend the money and get a new one? ------------------ 89 black GT, 5 spd air silencer removed flowmaster cat-back + h-pipe MSD Blaster coil FMS 9mm wires

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01-19-2001, 03:31 PM	#2
Moxie Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Plymouth, MI Posts: 254	As long as there are no cracks, and it still has a smooth action, it should work fine. ------------------ Moxie Racing

01-19-2001, 03:52 PM	#3
terrible0ne Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: elgin ,iL,USA Posts: 36	I would go with a new shifter like the pro 50 or the steeda tri ax cause the springs can where out making that 2-3 shift a pain plus they have the stops so you cant over shift and bend your shift forks and spending the money on a new shift is better then spending it on a new trans or a rebuild

01-19-2001, 10:54 PM	#4
NOS_Notch Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fresno,CA. USA Posts: 384	Your friend's shifter is probably fine, it won't be worn out and will have the stops.... It might be a little dirty, but you'll save a hundred bucks. As long it's not visibly broken i'd buy it, but i got mine for $50 ------------------ 4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com

01-20-2001, 03:28 PM	#5
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I have friend that has a B&M Ripper that was barley used, you can have it for $50.00 free shipping. drop me a e-mail if your interested Rick91GT@onemain.com Rick ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98 [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 01-20-2001).]

01-20-2001, 07:36 PM	#6
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	just a ?, how does the hurst short throe compare to the b&m ripper? my car had a hurst short throw in it when i got it ------------------ SHaFTed

01-20-2001, 09:38 PM	#7
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I have never used a Hurst so I can't really compare the two shifters, the B&M felt ok though, pretty solid but I like my Pro 5.0, but for $50.00 it is well worth it. ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98