Hi, Anyone out there got a hurst shifter on their fiero? If so, how do you like it?

Got one in my '88 along with matching boot, short shift kit, Hurst 5 spd ball:



I like it quite a bit, would warn those under 5' 10" with shorter arms, that 5th gear will be a reach for them. Very manageable for me (shirt sleeve size 34), but I'm sure others would have preferred the shifter bent to the left a little. Since it's chromed, you take the risk of cracking the chrome if you bend or heat it to re-position the arm.

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I have one in my 88 Formula size don't matter shifts like a dream would buy another one in a heartbeat!

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1984 Indy Pace Car\1988 Formula Custom
President of Maryland Fiero Owners Club MFOC
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Are you looking for manual or auto? I would think Rodneys is better for a manual all depends if you want a gate shifter plate as well or just the best shifter?

Thanks for the info and the pic! My fiero is a 1986 2m6 model. Parts can be hard to come by in the uk. I have placed an order for hurst shifter. I ordered it from the rodney dickmans site as i could not find anywhere else selling it. Maybe its no longer made?

I have one on my 87 GT and it is one of my favorite RD upgrades. I have to agree with California kid on the long reach. Fifth gear can be a stretch. I plan to add a short shift kit.

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The stretch for fifth gear wont be a problem for me as my car has the muncie 4-speed box.

Sounds like you got the right one.

Rodney was/is the only source for a (new) Hurst Shifter (arm). He had a deal with Hurst to produce them. I thought that these were not available from him anymore ? You may want to fire him an email to confirm.

Thanks for the info. It said "in stock" and he confirmed the shifter has been posted. Maybe i was lucky and he had a few left. Probably a good idea for anyone else interested to place an order soon though!

Here's another picture, black ball is one supplied with Shifter.

That looks great! I shall look forward to getting mine. I went to put a pic of my car on here but cant see the option to add a pic from my pc.

Thanks, purchased from "The Fiero Store" quite a few years back.

Be aware, there's no such thing as a Hurst "shifter" for a Fiero. All you can get is a Hurst handle for the factory shifter. They look great, but other than changing the look and possibly length of the shifter arm, it has no effect on how the transmission shifts.

Rodney Dickman makes a shifter rebuild kit. I highly recommend it. New shift cables, rebuilt shifter, and throw on the Hurst handle for the cherry on top and you'll think you've got a brand new transmission.

Thanks for the info on the shifter. Wish i had noticed the shifter rebuild kits before i placed the order. Looks like i will have to order some more parts!

This is a 5 spd shifter rebuild kit from Rodney, 4 spd will be similar:

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Thanks for the pic and the info! I have just placed a follow up order for these items for the muncie 4-speed. Car has been off road for several months for an engine rebuild, should have it back very soon though. Spent a small fortune on the car since i got it in april last year.

It's nice to see a few of these installed, I plan on getting one sometime in the future

How long a job is it to install the muncie 4-speed shifter rebuild kit sold by rodney dickman? Got the shifter rebuild kit today but the hurst shift lever (posted 2 days earlier than the shifter rebuild kit!) has not arrived yet.

Ordered mt sons hurst shifter from Rodney last week and got it on Monday and have it installed already. It Is Great!

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1984 Indy Pace Car\1988 Formula Custom
President of Maryland Fiero Owners Club MFOC
NYFOC Member

It only took a couple of hours if I remember correctly but it has been a few years so I could be wrong. I took my time too.

To remove the shifter assembly you have to remove the console skeleton it may take some time.

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1984 Indy Pace Car\1988 Formula Custom
President of Maryland Fiero Owners Club MFOC
NYFOC Member

A couple of hours or so does not sound too bad. Think my shifter handle might be stuck in uk customs as it has not arrived yet. Oh joy!