it's almost here from hurst
 

I sent them an e-mail and this is there answer.....


Mr. Gasket Helpdesk:
Question: Brand: Hurst
When are you folks going to come out with a shifter for our F150's after 96??. We need a shorter throw 5 speed manual asap... many, many owners interested. Visit f-150 online and ask the folks there They (and myself) are waiting for something to improve shifting. I will be waiting for your responce. Thanks .
Vehicle/Engine Specifications:
Make:
FORD Model:
F-150 Year:
1997
Engine Size:
4.6 Transmission Type:
5 speed manual
Modifications: none.
Discussion Topics: shifters

Solution:
Sir, the shifter is in its final stages. We are being told it will be available for sales in about 45 to 60 days.

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It is unbelieveable how long it's taking for them to release this thing. I have had one on order for months now. I guess they thought it would be ready for release at the beginning of the summer. It looks like there will be snow on the ground (here anyhow) before I get it. All b!tching aside though, I'm pretty excited!:D

Hurst shifter
 

Will this Hurst shifter maake the shifting of the 5 speed smoother/easier? As it is now, I almost get rear ended shifting from 1st to 2nd away from a stoplight....and forget about trying to blow off a "Riceburner" from a standing start.:confused:

It is my understanding that the Hurst shifter will make shifting easier, because you wont have to more the shift lever as far, but not necessarily smoother. There will still be all thoes clunky parts in the transmission.

I think that the shift lever, being shorter and bent closer to the driver will be a big improvement. There will also be some ajustability, which may help us to find the way to get the transmission to shift it's best.

Rascallyone, I know what you mean about the 1-2 shift. Sometimes I try to go (the supercharger can get things moving quickly) but get the big grind on the 1-2 upshift. It's embarassing. So most of the time I drive like a grandpa untill I get past the 1-2. I'm really hoping the shifter helps. I will let everyone know what I think, when I get it.

It won't gring if you shift it faster. It will make more of a loud clunk sound. :p

Mine goes like this; Vroooom CLUNK! Chirp! Vrooom.....

JMC