Gonna get a shifter - which brand?

green67 · May 17, 2005

Well, I've decided my next mod will be a shifter. And I need your advice! I've driven my co-workers '00 GT with a Pro 5.0, and I wasn't really impressed. Please keep in mind I'm not here to knock the product, I just have next to no experience with aftermarket shifters. Anyway, I definitely liked the shorter throws, but it felt very notchy, and had a chep, plasticky 'clink' sound upon hitting the stoppers. It wasn't nearly as smooth as the stock shifter on my Bullitt, which just glides into gear by comparison to the almost grinding feel of the Pro 5.0. Is this normal and just something I would have to get used to, or can I expect better results with a Tri-ax or other brand?

Milenko · May 17, 2005

They're all pretty much the same. I have a Pro 5.0 and love it, and I've driven a Tri-Ax and B&M ripper and both feel pretty much the same.

Everyone has their personal preference, you'll probably fall in love with whatever you get.

AirWolf87 · May 17, 2005

i dont know if it is to the extent of what you describe, but most aftermarket shifter are notchy and not smooth. I personaly like that, makes it feel more mechanical and like you feel the transmition better. I have a Steeda Tri-ax and i love it. The one great thing it does is it illiminates 3rd gear missing.

topless98gt · May 17, 2005

I've heard only good things about the MGW short throw shifter...

SilverGTV8 · May 17, 2005

The MGW is very nice.

jrc_03_gt · May 17, 2005

I love my pro 5.0

Sick96Stang · May 17, 2005

I've got the Steeda Tri-Ax no complaints here.

csledd · May 17, 2005

I have the Steeda Tri-Ax and I love it!

Btw.. short throws are generally not smooth because you take out most of what makes the stock one smooth (the rubber that connects the handle and the shifter). I know with the tri-ax there is absolutely no rubber there which means its not flimsy at all but the shifts are hard and sturdy feeling. Some of the other short throws do have a small rubber piece there though.

CaliLifeStyle · May 17, 2005

christiesledd said:
I have the Steeda Tri-Ax and I love it!

Btw.. short throws are generally not smooth because you take out most of what makes the stock one smooth (the rubber that connects the handle and the shifter). I know with the tri-ax there is absolutely no rubber there which means its not flimsy at all but the shifts are hard and sturdy feeling. Some of the other short throws do have a small rubber piece there though.

Exactly. When you switch to a short throw shifter you get rid of the rubber piece in the handle. Without that you have a direct connection to the transmission. This gives you that notchy stiff feel.

MGW, Steeda, B&M, and Pro 5.0 are really the only shifters you should consider. I have the MGW and absolutely love it. Smooth and quiet, and the 360 degree adjustablity is a nice feature as well.

2013 Geee T · May 17, 2005

Ive had the Tri-ax and the Pro 5.0 and the Pro 5.0 seemed a little smoother to me. I have the Tri-ax handle on my Pro 5.0 because the handle it comes with was a little short for me.

Crzyhrse · May 17, 2005

Three Big Letters-----M--------G--------W!!!!!! 'Nuff Said.

03silverstang · May 17, 2005

Just ordered my MGW yesterday, should be getting it soon. From what I hear and see it looks like the best one out.

green67 · May 17, 2005

03silverstang said:
Just ordered my MGW yesterday, should be getting it soon. From what I hear and see it looks like the best one out.

I'm leaning toward the MGW. Where did you order it from?

flashstang04 · May 17, 2005

Got a ripper, I love it, it almost pushes you into third, but I am sure that the other ones are good too.

90GreyNotch · May 17, 2005

Steeda Tri-Ax!!!!!!! Spring-guided 2nd to 3rd powershifting no sweat...What am i sayin? Any shifting at all is no sweat with the tri-ax...
Helped me with my run....

Silvr04GT · May 17, 2005

I have a Pro 5.0 and I love it too! I love the mechanical feeling when I shift it's way cool! Any shifter will do, the only way you'll ever know is it you have a basis for comparison. So buy one and be happy! lol!

Mustang5L5 · May 17, 2005

MGW all the way.

It's quiet and vibration free. It feels like a stock shifter, but with short precise throws. I have yet to miss a gear with this shifter.

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03silverstang · May 17, 2005

green67 said:
I'm leaning toward the MGW. Where did you order it from?

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shifter.html

hicalibrbulit · May 17, 2005

MGW. Impressive quality, design and manufacturing.

BadMoFo · May 17, 2005

have driven with upr, steeda triax and now mgw, mgw wins hands down no contest.

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