Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

Matt,
Thanks,Very cool info.

Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

Matt,

Thanks for the info about the 427 block. It was my understanding that this was the block used by the GM "Vette" race teams. What other engine components make a '427' in your view?

Thanks for your reply.

Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

Matt, My dad and I were huge DE Sr. fans, too. I lost my dad a year before Dale died, and when Dale died I lost another small part of my dad then as well. Thanks for the story, I always just knew he was a cool guy and you confirmed it. I loved to watch him race, and although I didn't always agree with all of his moves, lol, he did make it exciting. Thanks again for the great story, and Rest in Peace Big E.
Mark.

Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

[ QUOTE ]
I have the factory Hurst shifter in my 00 SS Camaro. I installed a "Lou's Short Stick" handle only and eliminated my shifting problems. It does away with the rubber isolator between the handle and shifter. I can now power shift any gear with confidence.

[/ QUOTE ]

My car is also a Hurst car, but I almost wish it wasn't! The "regular" shifter in my brother's SS seems to have a better feel than my Hurst unit.

Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

Rob I agree with you on the Hurst thing. Our 01 SS also has the Hurst short throw unit as well and I am not that impressed with it.

Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

Rob...Frank,

Try a 'short stick' of your choice and eliminate the rubber. Several sticks are on the market that will give you that 'notchy positive click' just like a 'ole Hurst Competition Plus. Some of the younger hard core drag racers around here like the following:

1. Quick Stick from www.LS1speed.com

2. T56 Short Handle from www.Spectaclesolutions.com

I watched a young local guy at Rockingham with a Quick Stick on a factory Hurst in a 'warmed-over' 01 SS. I could have sworn it was Ronnie Sox himself banging the gears!

The sticks are inexpensive and a breeze to change. I've heard that Hurst/Mr Gasket has a T handle that will screw onto the factory and after-market handles, althought I haven't seen one yet.

Of course, if you still think the factory Hurst sucks, the B&M Ripper and the Pro-5 are popular.

Re: EARNHARDT INTIMIDATOR SS
 

FWIW, a lot of guys here in the NW ( www.teamnwfbody.org ) have put the B&M Ripper in their fourth gen Camaros, and are happy with its performance.
-Sam