replacement B&M and Hurst shifter cables

[65TerrorCuda]

Anybody have a good experience with replacement cables? I tried a couple Speedmaster cables and they're terrible. Got a B&M on order but heard they've got a bunch of slop built into them as well, minumum 0.150". The 30 year old Hurst V-matic 2 cable had 0 slop but a ton of resistance once installed. If I hadn't burned it on the exhaust, well, I wouldn't be asking. The Hurst replacement is over $110, not much more than the whole shifter cost in the 90's.

 

[junkyardhero]

The Hurst replacement is over $110, not much more than the whole shifter cost in the 90's.

well at 110 that's only like 1/4 what a new V matic costs, so you buy a new v-matic and it comes with the cable-- that's technically money ahead!

 

[65TerrorCuda]

well at 110 that's only like 1/4 what a new V matic costs, so you buy a new v-matic and it comes with the cable-- that's technically money ahead!

I like your way of thinking. Wonder if the V matic is still made in USA

 

[Oldiron440]

I’ve seen the cables on Summits website before, at least B&M cables…

 

[65TerrorCuda]

I’ve seen the cables on Summits website before, at least B&M cables…

I've got a B&M on the way, just curious if it's decent. I read it's around .100" of slop, which is not good. All 3 cables I've received so far appear to be made in the same factory to various levels of junkiness.

B&M and Hurst are owned by MSD as I recall, and the Hurst says made in China so I'm guessing they're all in that boat now.

 

[str12-340]

B&M cables work great with B&M shifters, not sure paired with other brands. Heat resistant sleeve recommended.

 

[Duster346]

The majority of Holley's products (and all of the umbrella companies, Hurst, b&m, msd, etc, etc) are made in china. They have been owned by a private equity firm for the last several years.

 

[junkyardhero]

I like your way of thinking. Wonder if the V matic is still made in USA

i am undefeated in the free marketplace of ideas.

i got a V matic 3 with some parts a few weeks ago, it's not very old and it's still made in yoosah

*i should clarify there is a USA stamp on the **** lever. how much of it is made here and with what parts, i'm unsure of.

 

[CRUZE 418]

Are we talking Morse control type cable here? Or something else? I had to get a longer cable for my B&M rachet shifter. Control Cable in California. They will make one if you need something special.
Just Google it.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

I melted mine and fixed it. Mine spread out like a peacock when the heat melted it . I took it off and heated the area where it spread. Then took lashing wire and wrapped it tight around the affected area like a spring keeping the wraps as close as possible for about a foot. Stopping it from spreading. Then doubled up heavy duty shrink wrap.

The way I kept it from the heat again was I ran it out the passenger side of the hump . Up over the bell and held it against the trans with holders on the bell bolts. I install all of them like that now and never had an issue. Also run it through a good quality heat wrap.

I also have seen the shifters installed backwards and ran the cable from the back front. This is a 4L80 Cable goes through the center of the bench seat, This puts park all the way back.