mgw shifter

[mustangcam]

I just finished installing the mgw short throw shifter i ordered and took it ofr a test drive. it shifts fine and the throws are really short and crisp...but it seems a lot harder to move around in neutral..is it just wearing in...or did i do something wrong?

 

[Stang|ess]

THat's normal. It will break in, but still be harder to move in neutral than stock.

 

[GDawg]

It's got a stiffer spring load in it. It tends to want to stay center on 3rd and 4th. Helps you find 3rd better.

 

[mustangcam]

also the instructions said that with my 3650 transmission i should not use the shift stops...and i think i took them out but i'm not sure what those things were. they were bolts that went into the red goo stuff and kept the little ball and handle to move..so i took them out and it could move...were those the shift stops?

 

[02FastblackGT]

Yeah, the shift stops are the allen wrench scews that were orginally holding the shifter in place, so it could not move in shipping. Since you have the TR3650 tranny, it's suggested not to use those, and you should've backed them all the way out, and removed them (that's what I did). Also, I just installed my shifter last weekend, and it has certainly gotten a lot easier to shift (or maybe I just got used to it ) but it's normal for it to feel "stiff" at first. Just give it time, good choice by the way.

 

[xseler8]

Mine felt strange right after installation. It was stuck and moving real sloppy in neutral.I wanted to remove it immediatly. I drove it a little and it seemed to work itself out. I don't know if the plastic cup was not seated correctly or what was hanging things up but it is ok now. It shouldn't need a "break in" .It should feel crisp from the beginning. And if you have any questions...call George at MGW. His customer service is as good as his products. 1st class