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Camaro Short shifter

Your Camaro

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This page covers the US Camaro, 2010 to 2023. It doesn't cover the ZL1 or Z/28.

Quicker, tighter shifts
Expert$300–$4002–3 hrs
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Why do it

Cuts the distance between gears. Manual cars only.

Tools you'll need

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Steps

  1. Remove the stock shifter

    • Take it off.
    Watch this step (on a 5th gen) (6:05–8:59)

  2. Drop the transmission

    • Lower it a bit.
    Watch this step (8:59–12:32)

  3. Remove the shifter

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (12:32–15:05)

  4. Fit the new shifter

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (17:10–21:04)

  5. Remove the interior

    • Take off the trim.
    Watch this step (Hurst on a 6th gen) (1:27–2:52)

  6. Drop the exhaust

    • Take off the exhaust.
    Watch this step (2:52–4:30)

  7. Drop the driveshaft and brace

    • Take them off.
    Watch this step (4:30–5:16)

  8. Swap the shifter

    • Swap the shifter.
    Watch this step (5:16–7:49)

  9. Finish

    • Reassemble.
    Watch this step (7:49–9:45)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.