Hurst

Hurst — The Legendary Name in Performance Shifters & Muscle Car Accessories

Hurst has been synonymous with performance shifting since the 1950s, earning its place in American motorsport history through decades of wins on the drag strip and a presence in virtually every serious muscle car build of the era. Today, Hurst continues to produce the shifters, short throw kits, and performance accessories that made the brand iconic — with modern manufacturing precision applied to designs that have proven themselves on the street and strip for generations.

Manual Transmission Shifters

Hurst manual shifters are the benchmark for positive, precise gear engagement in performance applications. The Competition Plus shifter is one of the most recognized performance shifters in history, delivering a short, direct throw with a solid, mechanical feel that factory shifters and budget aftermarket units cannot replicate. Available for a wide range of domestic manual transmission applications, Hurst manual shifters are a direct upgrade for any build where gear changes need to be fast, positive, and confidence-inspiring under hard acceleration.

Short throw conversion kits are available for applications where the factory shifter location and throw length are retained but the shift feel and throw distance need improvement. These kits reduce throw length by 20–40% on most applications, tightening up the shift action without requiring a full shifter replacement.

Automatic Transmission Shifters

Hurst automatic shifters bring the same quality and precision to automatic transmission applications, with floor-mounted and console-mounted designs for popular GM, Ford, and Mopar automatic transmissions. The Hurst Quarter Stick and Billet Plus shifters provide positive detent engagement between gear positions, eliminating the vague, imprecise feel of OEM automatic shifters in performance and race applications. Gate configurations are available for both street and race use, with reverse lockout provisions on street-legal units.

Classic Muscle Car Applications

Hurst shifters are a factory-correct or period-correct upgrade for virtually every classic American muscle car platform. GM A-body and F-body applications — including Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, and Pontiac GTO and Firebird — are among the most popular Hurst fitments, along with Ford Mustang, Torino, and Fairlane, and Mopar B-body and E-body platforms. Hurst's application coverage for classic vehicles is one of the most comprehensive in the shifter industry, with both OEM-replacement and performance-upgrade options for each platform.

Hurst-Branded Accessories

Beyond shifters, Hurst produces a range of branded accessories that complement the shifter installation and complete the performance cockpit — including shift knobs, T-handles, pistol grip handles, and shift boots in styles matched to the classic and modern Hurst aesthetic. These finishing components are the details that separate a complete, intentional build from a collection of parts bolted together.

Build Quality & Heritage

Hurst shifters are manufactured from billet aluminum and steel with precision-machined detent mechanisms, quality pivot hardware, and finishes that hold up to the heat, vibration, and repeated use of performance driving. The brand's 60+ year track record in motorsport and street performance reflects a product that has earned consistent trust from builders, racers, and restorers who demand correct fitment and lasting performance from their drivetrain components.

Installation Notes

Hurst manual shifter installations require removal of the factory shifter and installation of the Hurst unit using the transmission's existing shifter mounting provisions. Most applications include all required hardware and a shift boot adapter. Automatic shifter installations vary by application — floor-mounted units require a transmission tunnel opening and correct cable or linkage routing to the transmission selector. Full installation instructions are included with every Hurst shifter kit.

Shop Hurst at Ozkonic Kustomz

Browse the full Hurst lineup below — manual shifters, automatic shifters, short throw kits, shift knobs, and accessories. If you need help selecting the right shifter for your transmission and chassis combination, reach out. Hurst has been getting gear changes right for over 60 years, and we'll help you get the right unit for your build.