[GoreMaker]

I'm finding a lot of conflicting info on this, and most of the info refers to other, older cars anyways.

What were functional differences and benefits between the factory Hurst shifter vs an aftermarket Competition Plus shifter? My '77 Trans Am SE 400/4-speed has a Hurst shifter in it, though it looks OEM (the shift lever is pinned to the shifter, not bolted). Would there be any benefit in shift feel if I switched to an aftermarket Competition Plus shifter? Are there modifications or updates I can make to the OEM shifter that would provide the same benefits? Like perhaps some steel bushings or other different components? Are components for the aftermarket unit interchangeable with the OEM unit?