More Shifter Questions...(sorry)

[02FastblackGT]

Hey guys,

I've recently picked up an '02 GT 5spd. I know I need a short shifter (cause Ford accidentally put a semi-truck shifter in mine, LOL). I've done some reading on this site, and some research, and have decided to go with the MGW. My question is about the "shift stops". I have heard that these are not necessary since the TR-3650 comes with "shift stops" already built in. I'm wondering if they are even necessary to set for the MGW short shifter? Also, what exactly is the point of these "shift stops". My guess is to keep you from throwing it into the wrong gear while speed shifting?? but please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks for the input!!

 

[40th GT]

The shift stops are there so that you don't overshift into a gear and possibly break a shift fork. Tremec itself does not recommend using the shift stops but Steeda, the maker of my shifter says to set the stops to .030". I listened to Steeda.

 

[BlackenedSVT]

MGW

 

[bakos24]

The TR-3650 does have internal shift stops so you will not need to use the ones that come with MGW. Tremec does not recommend using them and im pretty sure MGW doesn't either. I didnt use them with my MGW and have had no problems.

 

[xseler8]

The TR-3650 does have internal shift stops so you will not need to use the ones that come with MGW. Tremec does not recommend using them and im pretty sure MGW doesn't either. I didnt use them with my MGW and have had no problems.

This is your answer. I followed MGW's instructions also. No stops.
I really like my MGW(switched from Pro50).

 

[GDawg]

I didn't set the shift stops on my MGW. Love it... (one year old)

 

[white-04]

For our cars, I believe the MGW instructions say to remove the shift stop screws. I did and it's been working great.

 

[Grey04GT]

I've had my MGW for 6 months now with the shift stops totally removed and no problems. I love my MGW.

 

[Mike97gt]

NO shift stops. they don't help you with anything and can cause problems. So why use them.

 

[tomustang]

MGW

Yes, he already established that.

 

[Henceforward]

Did you pull the dust boot down over the shifter like mine, or leave it as seen above?

I pulled the boot down past that part.

 

[timeless2]

I use the shift stops with my 3650. With the clearance adjusted correctly, what is the harm in being protected on two fronts?

 

[xseler8]

I use the shift stops with my 3650. With the clearance adjusted correctly, what is the harm in being protected on two fronts?

Probably none. But everyone(MGW & Tremec) says do not use. Generally,
instructions are for a reason. Also, the stops are not suppose to be present..removed.

 

[Nater]

Don't the instructions state MGW contacted Tremec regarding this transmission and recommend NOT putting them on? I remember reading that when I installed mine. So since the engineers at MGW talked to the engineers at Tremec, I would believe them. So I didn't install mine.

 

[SLY GT]

no stops