Which Aftermarket shifter?
- Thread starter Jack B
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BDZ1984
Enthusiast
I have a B&M on my GTS and like it.. nice and tight....
LS6 Molester
Viper Owner
i have SVS on mine. i think its the best shifter you can get
Simms
Enthusiast
Jack, I have the B&M combined with an MGW knob. The shifts are definitely shorter/tighter, but I'm sure the small knob itself adds to the shorter feel as well. The B&M seems to feel notchier (if that is even a word), but not in a bad way. I feel it guides me a little better when shifting hard.
I've heard good things about the SVS piece as well.
I've heard good things about the SVS piece as well.
SSSSE YA
Enthusiast
Purdue_Boiler_Viper
Enthusiast
Hurst. Much improved vs. stock. I believe Tator recommends this one.
mike & juli
Enthusiast
MGW--Excellent shorter shifts. Definite improvement over stock. ~juli
Tim
Viper Owner
Hurst is firm, precise with a solid feel as I believe it is the same with the other aftermarket shifters. You probably can’t go wrong with any of the aftermarket shifters.
SSSSE YA
Enthusiast
MGW shifter on ebay link: Not mine just FYI
eBay Motors: Dodge Viper MGW short throw shifter (item 160170210092 end time Oct-23-07 08:41:59 PDT)
eBay Motors: Dodge Viper MGW short throw shifter (item 160170210092 end time Oct-23-07 08:41:59 PDT)
Purdue_Boiler_Viper
Enthusiast
While this is a nice knob, it is not a shifter.
KenH
Enthusiast
I have the SVS shifter. Good solid construction. Feels a little notchier, but more precise than the stock setup. Probably the biggest improvement is that it has stronger springs to help center the shifter at 3rd which help to make the 2-3 shift easier to find. I would assume that all aftermarket shifters would have that though.
If stock was rated a 'C', then upgrading to the solid shaft and MGW knob brought it up to a 'B'. Adding the SVS shifter got it to a 'B+' or 'A-'.
After reading some of the other threads, it looks like there may also be some shifting improvements to be had with the poly motor and trans mounts since they keep things from moving around on you while you are trying to find the gear. I think that will be my next upgrade.
If stock was rated a 'C', then upgrading to the solid shaft and MGW knob brought it up to a 'B'. Adding the SVS shifter got it to a 'B+' or 'A-'.
After reading some of the other threads, it looks like there may also be some shifting improvements to be had with the poly motor and trans mounts since they keep things from moving around on you while you are trying to find the gear. I think that will be my next upgrade.
I agree with this Ken. I installed the SVS shifter and it made shifting more precise than the stock shifter. However, under acceleration my shifter seemed to bounce all over the place and I would miss the 3-4 shift a lot. I installed the poly trans mount and I have yet to miss the 3-4 shift and the shifter stays put. Very solid and precise now. Worth the $35/$40 and since you'll be working under the transmission while installing the SVS might as well install the transmission mount.
I agree with this Ken. I installed the SVS shifter and it made shifting more precise than the stock shifter. However, under acceleration my shifter seemed to bounce all over the place and I would miss the 3-4 shift a lot. I installed the poly trans mount and I have yet to miss the 3-4 shift and the shifter stays put. Very solid and precise now. Worth the $35/$40 and since you'll be working under the transmission while installing the SVS might as well install the transmission mount.
Where did you get the trans mount?
thanks
KenH
Enthusiast
Looks like he used the one from Dave Engine &Transmission
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustrated-upgrades/603840-engine-mount-install-guide.html
http://forums.viperclub.org/illustrated-upgrades/603840-engine-mount-install-guide.html
Which is the same as this one btw. I've got one on mine
The link results in this part number:
ENS-3-1108G
That indicates a GM part, is this the right part number?
Thanks
Yes it is.
It bolted right up to mine. There are threads on both forums that have been mentioning that part number off and on over the last few yrs.
I installed the MGW FIRST STRIKE. SIMPLE INSTALL AFTER THE NUT BREAK 
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