hurst 1/4 stick shifter question

cj92345 · 11-06-2008, 06:43 PM

i'am using a foward pattern valve body in a 400 now..going to be switching to a reverse pattern and was
going to buy a new 1/4 stick..but after removing the cover it looks like it can be used with a reverse
pattern..just pull the triger from 1-2 instead of 2-3? or do i need a new shifter?
thanks in advance

bobby · 11-07-2008, 08:47 AM

I would recommend the B&M pro rachet shifter, you can use it forward or reverse. It's pricey, but worth the money.

Dave Goob Cook · 11-07-2008, 10:54 AM

It will work both ways.

bobby · 11-07-2008, 02:17 PM

That's cool, I personally just never did like the Hurst products. Not that there is anything wrong with them. I don't like the idea of having to pull a lever to make a shift. With the B&M, you just pull or push the handle (forward or reverse pattern)and it only goes one gear at a time.

Dave Goob Cook · 11-08-2008, 06:20 AM

That one range at a time thing isn't really that handy coming out of the burnout, backing up, etc.....

bobby · 11-10-2008, 08:42 AM

It's really great. From park, 7 clicks and your in first on a forward pattern. The only the that makes it rough is on a reverse pattern is if you like to put it in neutral ( which I don't) crosing the finish line without going thru first, you cant' do it. But I don't kow if any shifter that will allow you to do that. It's just forward and reverse clicking untill your in the gear you want to be in. You can't over shift or under shift. Never miss one, and not have to worry about pulling a second lever to make a shift.

Jack Matyas · 11-11-2008, 06:58 PM

Had plenty of use of a 1/4 stick -- throw it away and get yourself a Turbo - Action shifter -- they are the best --- period .

Tom Goldman · 11-12-2008, 06:18 PM

Altho I know Jack loves the Turbo Actions shifters,[ I've put a bunch of them in his cars over the years], it's hard for me to go against using a 1/4 stick. ....I've had the same one in my Willys for 23 years. ....Used it with forward and reverse Turbo 400's and PowerGlides . One bad cable in all that time, last I checked I had over 4500 runs on the car!! .........The B&M's are ok too,especially if you want to air shift a 3 speed. ...Real easy to set up for that. ......Tom

LNorton · 12-08-2008, 08:59 PM

My Quarter Stick broke the reverse lockout this year. You could shove it all the way from low gear to park without pulling the handle.

Less than 125 runs using this shifter too... brand new out of the box.

I am with Jack. I dont really like the roadmaps, but I will have a Turbo Action because it wont break!

Freddie · 12-09-2008, 10:29 AM

I have one for sale three speed, reverse valve body type, pulled it out when I put the glide in the car.

Will take $100. for the shifter and the cable. no cover.

FredFerrante@earthlink.net

11-06-2008, 06:43 PM	#1
cj92345 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hesperia california Posts: 11 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hurst 1/4 stick shifter question i'am using a foward pattern valve body in a 400 now..going to be switching to a reverse pattern and was going to buy a new 1/4 stick..but after removing the cover it looks like it can be used with a reverse pattern..just pull the triger from 1-2 instead of 2-3? or do i need a new shifter? thanks in advance

11-07-2008, 08:47 AM	#2
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question I would recommend the B&M pro rachet shifter, you can use it forward or reverse. It's pricey, but worth the money.

11-07-2008, 10:54 AM	#3
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question It will work both ways. __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook NHRA N375

11-07-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question That's cool, I personally just never did like the Hurst products. Not that there is anything wrong with them. I don't like the idea of having to pull a lever to make a shift. With the B&M, you just pull or push the handle (forward or reverse pattern)and it only goes one gear at a time.

11-08-2008, 06:20 AM	#5
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question That one range at a time thing isn't really that handy coming out of the burnout, backing up, etc..... __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook NHRA N375

11-10-2008, 08:42 AM	#6
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question It's really great. From park, 7 clicks and your in first on a forward pattern. The only the that makes it rough is on a reverse pattern is if you like to put it in neutral ( which I don't) crosing the finish line without going thru first, you cant' do it. But I don't kow if any shifter that will allow you to do that. It's just forward and reverse clicking untill your in the gear you want to be in. You can't over shift or under shift. Never miss one, and not have to worry about pulling a second lever to make a shift.

11-11-2008, 06:58 PM	#7
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,839 Likes: 338 Liked 1,618 Times in 330 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question Had plenty of use of a 1/4 stick -- throw it away and get yourself a Turbo - Action shifter -- they are the best --- period . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

11-12-2008, 06:18 PM	#8
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,438 Likes: 780 Liked 703 Times in 206 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question Altho I know Jack loves the Turbo Actions shifters,[ I've put a bunch of them in his cars over the years], it's hard for me to go against using a 1/4 stick. ....I've had the same one in my Willys for 23 years. ....Used it with forward and reverse Turbo 400's and PowerGlides . One bad cable in all that time, last I checked I had over 4500 runs on the car!! .........The B&M's are ok too,especially if you want to air shift a 3 speed. ...Real easy to set up for that. ......Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

12-08-2008, 08:59 PM	#9
LNorton Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: RacerTees.com Posts: 505 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question My Quarter Stick broke the reverse lockout this year. You could shove it all the way from low gear to park without pulling the handle. Less than 125 runs using this shifter too... brand new out of the box. I am with Jack. I dont really like the roadmaps, but I will have a Turbo Action because it wont break! __________________ Lee Norton - N229 STK IHRA H/FIA - NHRA O/SA RacerTees.com

12-09-2008, 10:29 AM	#10
Freddie Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tampa Fla / Anderson SC Posts: 334 Likes: 12 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: hurst 1/4 stick shifter question I have one for sale three speed, reverse valve body type, pulled it out when I put the glide in the car. Will take $100. for the shifter and the cable. no cover. FredFerrante@earthlink.net __________________ NHRA: Comp 2200 - S/C 2201 NMRA 2012 Outlaw 10.5 #10