B&M Sportshifter vs. Hurst Shifter

I have heard all the issues with the URD short shifter so I've started to explore the Hurst as the superior alternative. The issue is, their website says it may be out of stock for months. I found this B&M shifter that looks to be similar and was wondering if anyone has had experience with it vs the Hurst or at all.

https://www.holley.com/products/dri...l_shifters/precision_sportshifter/parts/45204

Thanks

 

Yeah! The Core shifter nazi needs some competition.

That price is way better. It looks a lot better also without the chrome crap. If they were smart enough to do M12 threads for the knob, I think a lot of folks would be really happy with that.

 

Didn't even notice that had the same OEM style floppy donky dong rubber isolator shaft. Unless they are using a higher durometer rubber I believe it is still going to feel less precise than the core. It will certainly be quieter, but I have found that I have just gotten used to the noises it makes.

 

I had a B&M Star Shifter in my 65 Galaxie for 30 years and it never let me down. Hurst always made a good product as well.

 

I don't suppose you'd want to take a video to show the noise level of the Hurst would you?

 

I think there is one or two in the Core thread?

 

Yeah they are there somewhere. It is really hard to get on a recording because it is pretty high pitch. The phone cuts off the higher frequencies. It's typical gear whine, like you would get with a transmission that has straight cut gears, but not that loud. I don't have the rubber isolator frome Core installed, but others have said it helps. I don't drive the truck that much anymore and the noise doesn't really bother me. I think it provides more feedback while driving anyway.

 

Well now I’m interested. Is there a way to make this noise LOUDER?

just kidding of course - but goddamn gear whine is an amazing noise -

 

A buddy of mine had straight gears in his classic AE86. It made lovely noises.

 

Geebus. That was a beautiful launch.


That guy was going ham on the track. Killer.