HURST Billet/Plus User manual

WORK SAFELY! For maximum safety, perform this installation on a clean, level surface and with the
engine turned off. Place blocks or wedges in front of and behind both rear wheels to prevent
movement in either direction.
CAUTION: To avoid any possibility of bodily injury or damage to vehicle, do not attempt shifter
installation until you are confident that the vehicle is safely secured and will not move.
NOTE: In some cases the factory console will have to be removed in order to install the Hurst
Billet/Plus shifter. Due to differences in design and model year changes, we recommend that you
refer to a factory service manual for your specific model year to determine the proper procedure for
console removal.
FACTORY SHIFTER REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTION: When removing or connecting the battery terminal, use care to avoid intermittent contact
(arcing) between the battery post and terminal end. This generates voltages spikes that can damage
sensitive ECM (Electronic Control Module) components or memory circuits.
2. Place the shifter into the neutral position.
3. Remove the shifter knob from the stick by turning it counter-clockwise.
4. Remove the console shifter boot by pushing rear of boot forward until plastic tabs clear the
console. Lift boot up in rear and pull back (rearward) to disengage front mounting tabs from console
and set aside.
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Installation Instructions
Part Nos. 3915060 & 3915061
Billet/Plus®Shifter
For 1993-2002 Camaro & Firebird V8
w/Borg-Warner 6-Speed Transmission
Rev 03/23/2020
5. To remove the upper console, open the
compartment lid and locate the mounting tabs in
front.
NOTE: Some model years use screws to fasten
the tabs, be sure to remove the screws. To
release the tabs, push the console forward and
lift off. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1

6. Raise the console at the rear and disconnect the electrical wire socket located on the console. Pull
the console towards the ear of the vehicle to release the front mounting tabs. Lay the console on its
side and remove the ash tray light socket.
7. Using a 13mm wrench, remove the two hex head bolts that attach the shifter stick to the shifter
mechanism.
8. To remove the lower console, adjust both seats to the rear of the vehicle and fully recline
backward. Parking brake handle must be in a vertical position for removal. To do so, insert a long
screwdriver along the passenger side of the parking brake handle, depress the ratchet pawl and pull
back on handle until it is vertical.
9. Remove the insert from the console by pulling up to release the Velcro fastener. Using a 10 mm
socket, remove the four console mounting screws.
10. Unplug the wiring attached to the cigarette lighter socket and check for any other wiring attached
to console.
11. Lift lower console up in the rear and pull back slightly to disengage the front mounting tab. Pull the
assembly up over the parking brake handle and remove it from the vehicle.
12. Using a 7 m socket, remove the mounting screws that attach the lower shifter boot to the floor
tunnel, remove the boot and set it aside.
13. Using a 13 mm socket, remove the four hex head bolts that fasten the stock shifter assembly to
the transmission. Discard the bolts; new ones are supplied. Lift the shifter assembly straight up and
off. (Note: you may have some difficulty in removing the stock shifter from the transmission due to the
adhesive sealant at the factory.)
14. Remove and inspect the plastic cup bushing. Replace it if it’s worn or damaged (This part
available from GM part sources). Reinstall the bushing in the transmission.
BILLET/PLUS SHIFTER INSTALLATION
1. Clean the shifter mounting surface on the transmission and apply RTV or similar sealant provided
between the Billet/Plus shifter mounting base and the transmission.
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2. Install the Billet/Plus Shifter assembly onto the
transmission, making sure that the ball on the stick
bottom fits properly into the plastic cup bushing. (See
Figure 2)
Figure 2

OPTIONAL ADJUSTMENT OF SHIFTER STICK TENSION
Shifter operation can be made “softer” by removing the small spring (inner) from left side of shifter
stick or removing both springs. By removing left spring, 2-3 shift will be tighter while 5-6 shift will be
softer.
CAUTION: SUDDEN RELEASE OF SPRINGS THAT ARE UNDER COMPRESSION IS
DANGEROUS. RELEASE SPRINGS CAREFULLY. REMOVE THE SPRINGS ONE SIDE AT A
TIME. SHIFTER CAN BECOME DISASSMBLED IF BOTH SIDES ARE REMOVED AT THE SAME
TIME.
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3. Fasten the Billet/Plus Shifter to the transmission using the
new hex head bolts and flatwashers supplied. DO NOT USE
THE ORIGINAL BOLTS. Tighten the bolts evenly. Do not
exceed 35ft/lbs. torque. (See Figure 3)
4. Test shifter operation. Move the stick through the entire
gear shift pattern, making sure it engages each gear fully and
that the stick moves freely from side to side in the “neutral”
position.
NOTE: While engine is not running, “reverse” engagement will
be difficult due to factory installed
“reverse lockout” in
transmission.
Figure 3
Loosen and carefully remove both socket head cap screws.
Remove the slide retainer plate to expose the springs. Remove
the inner (smaller) spring only. Replace the retainer and the
screws. Tighten both screws to 125-150 inch pounds. Repeat
this procedure on the opposite side if desired. (See Figure 4)
NOTE: If you are not satisfied with the “softer” shifter stick
tension, reinstall the inner springs.
Figure 4

5. Remove stick from shifter assembly. Slide the lower shifter boot over shifter mechanism, leaving
mounting holes exposed for stick. Reinstall the factory lower boot mounting screws and tighten
securely.
6. Reinstall lower and upper console in vehicle and re-connect electrical wiring. Secure console re-
using factory mounting screws.
7. Remove knob from shifter stick, re-install stick to shifter mechanism (be sure to engage serrations)
and tighten securely.
8. Lowering the parking brake handle will re-engage ratchet pawl.
9. Reinstall factory shifter boot on console. Install knob onto shifter stick, turn to desired position and
tighten jam nut against knob. Reconnect the negative (-) battery cable.
IMPORTANT: RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Technical Service
Hurst Performance maintains a highly trained technical service department to answer your technical
questions, provide additional product information and offer various recommendations.
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