MGW's Shifter

USMC03GT

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MGW's New Shifter

Got it installed this morning. All I can say is what a difference over the Tri-ax!!! No more clicky shifts as with the tri-ax. No tranny whine whatsoever. I used to be able to feel the tranny thru the shift ball, but not anymore. The first thing I noticed when I got out on the highway and cruised with it in was no noise from the tranny. Shifting is very smooth and quiet. The handle is able to be positioned exactly where it feels best for you. I will recommend this shifter to anyone. This is simply the best shifter out there!

 

87 blown stang

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how does the handle look with the boot? also which one did you get red or blue? how much of it protrudes through the boot?

 

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DarkKnight01GT

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Everybody who has this new shifter raves about it. Something definately worth looking into.

 

USMC03GT

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I got both handles and I used the blue one. The pleather boot doesn't look any different than before. The rubber inner boot fit right over the shifter. They send a silicone gasket to use if you don't want to RTV the shifter to the tranny. The instructions are very clear and precice with plenty of pictures to reference to. Setting up the shifter stops was a snap. All hardware that you need is included. Seems like they thought of everything.

 

Venom_Nitrous

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do you think it is better than the Tri-ax. If it is I will consider upgrading

 

BayArea02GT

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I installed mine today too ... the shifter is sooo much easy to install. I didn't had to look for ANYTHING additional. Everything came with the shifter including the detailed instructions! I love it!!!!

 

87 blown stang

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i'm sold. ganna order one mon.

 

Wikkdgt

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Who do you order them from??

 

FallenPhoenix

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Wikkdgt said:

Who do you order them from??

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MGWltd You have to call still from what the webpage says. I don't think they sell through retailers.

 

USMC03GT

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Venom_Nitrous said:

do you think it is better than the Tri-ax. If it is I will consider upgrading

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See first post. I thought it was better.

 

87 blown stang

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it has to make them happy, that a new shifter can get this much attention. like i said earlier i'm ganna get mine on mon.. it's worth a shot.

 

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Dick Gozinya

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There's a 20-page thread over on fordpower.net regarding this shifter...in fact, George Ciamillo from MGW is responding to questions directly.

I'm waiting until all the bugs are worked out before buying one...George is currently making revisions on the T5/T45 shifters due to fitment issues, and the 3650's have had a problem with the stop bolts...he posted a warning here

http://www.fordpower.net/forums/showthread.php?t=108922&highlight=shifter


I only have 500 miles on my Pro 5.0...and I'll take it in the shorts if i try to sell it on eBay...so I'm waiting a bit before diving in on the new MGW shifter.

 

40th GT

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USMC03GT said:

Got it installed this morning. All I can say is what a difference over the Tri-ax!!! No more clicky shifts as with the tri-ax. No tranny whine whatsoever. I used to be able to feel the tranny thru the shift ball, but not anymore. The first thing I noticed when I got out on the highway and cruised with it in was no noise from the tranny. Shifting is very smooth and quiet. The handle is able to be positioned exactly where it feels best for you. I will recommend this shifter to anyone. This is simply the best shifter out there!

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How short are the throws? Is it shorter or about the same as the Tri Ax?

 

BayArea02GT

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• Nov 21, 2004

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Whoever had Triax and got MGW's shifter said the shorts ARE smaller on MGW's shifter.