Installed my Hurst Pistol Grip Today.

Discussion in 'Challenger Interior Modifications' started by Swiftjr, Feb 12, 2015.

  1. Feb 12, 2015 at 3:16 PM #1
    Swiftjr

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    I bought the shifter from a Challenger forum member, good as new. Ordered the bolts from Hurst, 3X too long!
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    Simply pull up on the ring from the leather side and it pops right out. No tools needed.
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    Although I loved the short throw on the Mopar shifter, it was just too short for my 6'5" frame.
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    Install complete. A beautiful part and it "feels" more retro!
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  2. Feb 12, 2015 at 11:51 PM #2
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    Holy crap that stands out. That's not in the way of anything as in your ac dials?
     
  3. Feb 13, 2015 at 10:50 AM #3
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    It's just taken at a weird angle. Not even close to the dash in first.

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  4. Feb 15, 2015 at 3:08 PM #4
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    Is it tough to get to the ac dials now?
     
  5. Feb 16, 2015 at 11:27 AM #5
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    Nope not even close.

    This is in first gear.

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  6. Feb 16, 2015 at 11:47 AM #6
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    Not to bad then. Is it much better then the stock shifter? You happy with the change?
     
  7. Feb 16, 2015 at 2:05 PM #7
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    I had to rebuild (basically replace) the crappy Tremec transmission last year. The Dodge production line put glue instead of grease on the input shaft. It was a "voluntary" recall if you knew about it. A Star case number. It caused my input and throwout bearing to fuse to and warp my input shaft. My "platinum" warranty called it a clutch issue and didn't cover it.

    OK, enough whining. After 5200 bucks and upgrades including a Hurst linkage with the K&N (Larry's) mods I stayed with the short throw Mopar shifter as they recommended. It was like an automatic compared to the stock tranny and linkage, but I always liked the "retro" look of the pistol grips. I got the grip used for $175.00 so I bought it.

    LOVE it. It definitely adds to the retro feel. :)