Nova Hurst shifter question.

[goinforbroke]

I'm putting an m-22 in my 72 nova behind a 454. The transmission currently has a Hurst V Gate inline shifter on it. I don't think it will be much fun on the street even if it does help at the track. Besides, it requires a Large hole in the floor. I am considering a Super Shifter or Competition Plus. Does anyone know what Hurst stick/handle I'd need to use in my bench seat car? I really appreciate any input. Thanks a Lot!!!

[Tommy]

The Super Shifter also requires a huge hole and is not gonna work well with the bench seat. The competition plus will work fine. I found the proper shifter handle part number from the pdf files in the hurst catalog online. I have my receipts somewhere and can dig them up later today if needed.

Tommy

[Salvatore]

Hurst Competition Plus. Super Shifters have straight rods and needs a bigger cut out area.

[WILMASBOYL78]

The stock handle that comes with the C/plus for a bench seat Nova is a little short in my opinion...there are some other handles that work better...SULLY has one in his 70 L78 car...ideally you want something that has the curve and offset of the original Muncie handle but in a Hurst product...I have even cut off old MUncie handles and welded a Hurst end on them and they work great...best of both worlds...looks factory but has the Hurst body


wilma

[deuce-less]

i think that what you described here is the best of both worlds...

original appearance with new guts, hurst back-up light switch could be utilized as well to maintain the cars b-up light system. another plus is the easy availability of the older muncie handles without linkage on e-bay. jmo

[WILMASBOYL78]

Since the 69 and up Novas have the reverse lock out feature on the column the switch shouldn't be a problem....I have the factory lock out rod connected to the Hurst linkage on our 70 L78 car...seems to work fine.


wilma

[ORIGLS6]

Tom,
Would the Hurst shifter for a Tri-five Chevy work in a bench seat Nova?

[drdave69]

Here is where you can see all of the sticks available from Hurst: http://www.hurst-shifters.com/shifter-sticks.asp

By my calculations, stick numbers 238 0090 and 538 8022 look like they may fit well for a bench seat. I also need to replace my shifter assembly so I may use one of them.

[crash]

Hurst says to use a 538-6836 shifter handle...
But I have some customers that like the 538-7236 shifter handle for this same application...
I have some complete Nova Comp.+ shifters in stock... Crash
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[WILMASBOYL78]

Crash, can you post a pic of the two diferent handles...thanks.

wilma