4 speed shifter shopping.

tos

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Anyone have a suggestion on short throw shifters for a 4 speed toploader?

Or maybe someone has one they would like to part with?

tos636@fuse.net

 

ratio411

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I use the Street Super from Hurst.
Got it from Summit in a combo with the Summit install kit.
Made it cheaper than using the Hurst brand install kit.
I use it in a car that doesn't have a console, so I don't know if it would work with one. The box cautions against it.
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The Indy is very similar in every way but quality.
Costs about 80 bux less than the kit I bought, but I checked one out in person and thought it was far less quality.
Thinner metals, cheap do it yourself rods/install parts, cut to fit universal linkage parts, etc...
You get what you pay for...
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amorrow

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If you'd like a great-performing street shifter with a stock appearance, look into a Hurst Competition-Plus shifter from David Kee. He makes an adapter that allows an original handle to be fitted to the Hurst shifter. Price-wise they're on the high side, but I really like the feel of mine (judging from sitting still, for my car isn't ready to drive yet).

 

ratio411

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Yeah, there is the Comp Plus.
It came stock on several different Stangs, and it is sure to fit any console.
I don't know exactly what Kee does differently with his, but the original style is available through places like Summit. Summit also has their own install kit for that one too, that is less than the Hurst install kit.
The only difference between my original Ford Comp Plus (70 model) and the install kit I got from Summit is the new one is all steel parts. The stock and Hurst install kits have aluminum mounting plates.
The Comp Plus is no way a short throw shifter though.

 

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D.Hearne

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Generally, you'll need floor surgery with a short throw shifter. With the Comp plus, you need to order the correct shifter and install kit, and make sure you have the correct tailhousing to guarantee a surgery free install. You can look up the part numbers you need on Hurst's site, then order thru Summit Racing. Nothing wrong with a long shifter, you can shift just as quickly with pratice as a short throw. Practice makes perfect. Wanta see me speed shift a Fuller 10 speed?

 

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65fast

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Ratio411- Did you have to cut the tranny tunnel to get that to fit?

 

ratio411

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65fast said:

Ratio411- Did you have to cut the tranny tunnel to get that to fit?

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Sorry.
I can't answer that question.

I love Stangs, I source most of my parts from Stangs, but I don't own a Stang.
The cars I play with most are Mavericks, and most come column shift.

I hope you Stang guys don't mind, I hang out on this site now and again because I do love all the Fords so much and this is one of 2 boards that I find the absolute best for info and Ford tech talk.

Dave

 

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D.Hearne

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ratio411 said:

Sorry.
I can't answer that question.

I love Stangs, I source most of my parts from Stangs, but I don't own a Stang.
The cars I play with most are Mavericks, and most come column shift.

I hope you Stang guys don't mind, I hang out on this site now and again because I do love all the Fords so much and this is one of 2 boards that I find the absolute best for info and Ford tech talk.

Dave

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Don't sweat it, the Maverick was an outgrowth of the Stang. Same basic chassis. Kinda like me and the V8 Ranger, it uses many of the same parts.

 

jspagna1

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On my previous '66 Mustang 25years ago, I had a Toploader and I put a Hurst Supershifter in it. I guess they now call it the Street Super according to ratio411. But I did have to cut the trans tunnel because it places the shifter closer to the driver rather than the passenger. I just had a buddy of mine who worked with sheetmetal fabricate it for me. Back then I didn't care about cutting up the car. I probably wouldn't do it now,but it was an awesome shifter and the car was a blast to drive.

 

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mustangguy289

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I have a hurst competition plus shift and hurst install kit im trying to sell. Used for about 3 yrs( less then 10k miles) . Im swapping to a 5 speed. Email me... mustang_guy289@yahoo.com

 

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mustangguy289

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Also this was in my 65 mustangs. Requires absolutely NO cutting of the floor and locates the shifter close to stock but a lot nicer shorter throw and no sloppiness. Very comfortable and easy to shift.