Pictures of Shifters

[CHAOS]

I am going to get a new shifter after missing a 3-4 shift (did a 3-2 instead) at 90+ MPH. I like the Hurst for nostalgic reasons and was wondering if they have anything other than the UPS truck looking bent black bar that I see in advertisments. I am looking for something more flat with a logo than round bar.

Since I would imagine all of the after market shifters are "similarly" better I am hoping some can post pictures of what they look like in the car.

 

[Bob Woodhouse]

If you missed the 3-4 shift, a common problem, you may want to look at the cure for this. There is a modified version sold by Dodge Viper Racing : Performance Parts & Accessories. It would look identical to what you have now.

 

[Big Al]

I could be interested in this shifter as well. How involved is the install? Does it need to be professionally done or can a handy backyard mechanic do it?

 

[Red Snake]

I have the MGW First Strike. It has finger groove and a flat Sneaky Pete emblem on top of the ball.

Partsrack has them.

PartsRack.com

 

[treesnake]

I am going to get a new shifter after missing a 3-4 shift (did a 3-2 instead) at 90+ MPH. I like the Hurst for nostalgic reasons and was wondering if they have anything other than the UPS truck looking bent black bar that I see in advertisments. I am looking for something more flat with a logo than round bar.

Since I would imagine all of the after market shifters are "similarly" better I am hoping some can post pictures of what they look like in the car.

Are you looking for a new shifter? shift rod? shifter knob?

As far as shifters...
I have a B'M, Mopar (Hurst) Performance, Archer Racing and and a MGW shifter(from Mark at Woodhouse)
IMO... The MGW-Woodhouse shifter works the best. It has "stops" to help make sure you don't cause damage by slamming gears. It has a "ratchet' type feel when shifting gears.

As far as shifter rods/height....
B'M and the MGW are made so that you can use diferent height shifter rods. The Mopar/Hurst does not have this option.

I have the MGW "first strike" shifter knob in my cars...FWIW

"Missed 3-4 shift".... Might check engine/trans mounts.
Poly mounts make a big difference there also...

 

[RevHeat]

Are you holding the shift knob like a pistol? If you are, I suggust learing to downshift with the cup of your palm of your hand over the top of the knob. You let your fingers extend down the lever to provide support and guidence.

I have the MGW First Strike and like it a lot.

Rev

 

[Lee00blacksilverGTS]

The MGW Woodhouse one it the one you want. You can mount whatever length or knob you want on it. I paired it with the MGW knob.

Woodhouse Performance Shop

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

The MGW Woodhouse one it the one you want. You can mount whatever length or knob you want on it. I paired it with the MGW knob.

Woodhouse Performance Shop

This is not the Woodhouse Viper web page FYI. The MGW shifter can be bought from me.

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[Dale.Volz]

Hurst short throw. Tight, precise, and quick. Never yet missed a shift.

 

[Roffle Waffle]

This is not the Woodhouse Viper web page FYI. The MGW shifter can be bought from me.

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is there an increased effort compared to the oem shifter with mgw knob?

 

[Bandit3]

On the same subject line, does anyone offer an adapter to install the Hurst shifter ball to a stock shifter? Thanks. And I appologize to Chaos for changing the subject just a lil. John

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

is there an increased effort compared to the oem shifter with mgw knob?

Yes the reduced leverage from the tall stock shift handle is increasing the overall effort but in a good way I feel. The reverse spring is lighter than stock though so you can get it into reverse still with one hand.

 

[Xhlr8n]

An old shifting method thats usually helpful (regardless of shifter), shift 1st to 2nd with palm on passanger side of handle (thumb up) so when you pull down it will very, very slightly pull towards 2nd only, then rotate your hand to driver side of handle (thumb down) so when you push up it will very,very slightly push away into 3rd, keep hand in this position for rest of gear changes, takes alittle getting use to, mistakenly shifting into a higher gear its defintely not as bad as shifting into a wrong lower gear at high speed! Hope it helps.

 

[BigBadViper]

I think I am going to order on of the MGW ones with the MGW shift knob.

 

[redtanrt10]

Mark, that's a nice set-up and a great price! Do you have a version for the Gen IV's?

Chaos, I had Dan @ Viper Specality make a custom length stock shifter (1 1/2 drop). He uses your stock set up and modiies the length, or you can buy a complete set up and keep your stock shifter.

 

[mjorgensen Woodhouse]

Mark, that's a nice set-up and a great price! Do you have a version for the Gen IV's?

Chaos, I had Dan @ Viper Specality make a custom length stock shifter (1 1/2 drop). He uses your stock set up and modiies the length, or you can buy a complete set up and keep your stock shifter.

Yes the MGW shifter will fit Gen3/4 cars, in stock always.

 

[Shank2117]

I bought the MGW one from Woodhouse and completely love it, they should come factory on vipers.

 

[SquadX]

I've had the B M in my last two vipers and loved it.
Also might want to call woodhouse for there engine and trans mount. Makes a world of difference.

 

[Kadeuces]

I ordered a shorter shift rod and used my stock shift knob. ($75 from XVipers). Its much more comfortable (leather) than the hard plastic of the MGW one. I also had Venzano do some custom green stitching put into it, the e brake and the steering wheel.

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[Lawrenzo]

Mark, that's a nice set-up and a great price! Do you have a version for the Gen IV's?

Chaos, I had Dan @ Viper Specality make a custom length stock shifter (1 1/2 drop). He uses your stock set up and modiies the length, or you can buy a complete set up and keep your stock shifter.

I did the same thing- I also prefer the feel of the factory leather to the MGW synthetic. I only wish that I had done this with my other 3 Vipers