MGW Orange handle install w/PICS //DUW//

ok guys here it is. this shifter is the balls, and i couldnt be happier. short, crisp, distinct shifts. fifth is just as short as 3rd. install was easy, all though we did have a casualty you'll see...anyway, i highly recommend this shifter to anyone. again, i have no experience using the red/blue handles, tri-ax, or pro-5.0. im not saying the MGW is a superior shifter, just that i love mine and i think anyone that gets one will too. here's the pics. LOTS of em!

ok. the first 3 are just to give you an idea of the size of the new orange handle

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after you remove the console piece and disconnect the lighter, remove the 2 bolts holding the stock shifter on and the four bolts holding the boot and frame on.
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ok, this is where i missed pics of a few steps. while my roommate was trying to get one of the 4 bolts that hold down the stock shifter base, the 13mm socket cracked and he took a pretty big chunk out of his left ring finger. i tried not to laugh, but damn it was funny!
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the stock shifter removed, take your time to get all the sealant off and try not to get any into the tranny. when i was done i used some alcohol wipes to clean the base. then apply the new sealant, and you're ready to install.
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mgw installed, with shift stops. i know i have a 3650 w/internal stops, but i made sure there's plenty of clearance so the mgw stops wont interfere with anything.
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theres more clearance there than you can see
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plenty of room with the mgw in 3rd gear.
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here's an idea of the height
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with the handle installed
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and its all back together. the only slight problem is that the stock shift knob is still a little loose when you get it right where you want it, o you have to give it another 1/4 turn, then its off to the side a little. no biggie
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ok, im sure im going to get flamed for this, but i got to try out another shift handle after test driving the mgw....
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its my roommates 2005, just got it in march, let me drive it for the first time. its a bit different from the stang, but i love the sound of the turbo. i'll stick with the red dragon for a while. that thing's too damn big



hope this helps some guys. i know i went a little pic overload, but why not? the more the merrier right? the MGW gets my vote without trying any others. its just perfect for what i want

97StallionGT said:

When did the orange handle come out?? I have the blue

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just a week or two ago i think

crew_dawg16 said:

is the orange handle even shorter than the blue?

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try this link. it shows the blue next to the orange

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=201330