I'm looking to replace the shifter in my 86 IROC. I can't decide between the Hurst Dual Gate or the B&M Megashifter. I like the design of the Dual Gate but I prefer the Megashifter's looks. Does Hurst make a boot for the Dual Gate? The car will be mainly a street car; which shifter would you choose?

 

My friend has the dual gate in his 89 and it definately looks good. I have the megashifter and I love it. Especially being able to shift thru the gears with out missing one. For the money I would go with Megashifter again, it's $150 compared to the dual gate over $200 ( I believe).

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

i have the megashifter, and its awesome. needs some stuff to work on. reverse lights and neutral safety switch but i am happy,
now i have never seen a dual gate in person so i cant comment. but for the money B&M

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Jarrad
1990 IROC-Z L98 350 TPI
TH-700R4
G92- 9 Bolt Borg-Warner 3.27gears
Bright Red Hardtop/ Grey Interior


DAILY DRIVER: 1991 GREY S10 2.5L/5SPD -FOR SALE.

 

Thanks for the responses, I think I'll be going with the Megashifter. I'm think I'm going to try one out first, just in case...

 

Word of advice, if you get the Megashifter, use the stock cable, a lot of people seem to have trouble with the B& M shifter cable. This way you won't even have to get under the car. The only thing you'll need to do is cut 2 brackets and drill one. Just make sure the cable doesn't rub on the shifter my did a little so I just had to move it around a little.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

I also have the Megashifter & love it- just don't Armor-all the rubber boot.. it'll crack faster than an egg dropped on cement! I used the B&M cable and was fine... I looped it just the way they showed me to- but I've heard of people having problems with it, too.



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Mark, can you elaborate on "cut two brackets and drill one"? I've got a Megashifter waiting to be installed. Thanks!

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'87 Formula WS6 - ZZ4 Crate TPI, ported heads, LT4 hot cam, 1.6RR, Accel runners, Accel lower, ported plenum, Edelbrock 58mm TB, pulleys, SLP cold air, headers and full exhaust, gutted cat, Walbro 255, Koni yellows, aftermarket panhard & LCA's.

 

I love my megashifter and I have had no prob other than the boot starting to crack a bit. I used the long cable that was supplied and I have never had to adjust the cable. I just followed the directions and everything worked alright. I love the ratchet action though and it makes living with an auto much easier. It still isn't a t56 though!

 

The bracket that the cable goes thru on the shifter. Cut the bracket off the B&M shifter and cut the same bracket off the stock shifter. Now use the bracket from the old shifter, but since it will be separate from where the bracket was on the B&M you will have to drill a hold and put a bolt thru, this way the bracket stays in place and the shift cable doesn't move. Just make sure that when you run the cable thru the bracket that it doesn't rub against the shifter, you don't want it to wear the cable. Just a little of adjustment should clear it. Hope this helps, I'm sure you'll figure it out once you get started.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B Megashifter, 5" Autometer Tach w/shift lite
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

I installed my hurst tonight. It is sweet. I liek the feel of it.