opinion of shifters

[woodsnake]

I've suddenly got an extra hundy for a new T5 shifter for my long waiting 69 Cougar project.
Is there a collective preference for a Hurst, or Pro 5.0, razco, or steeda tri-ax? If so, why? I see the steeda ones on the time on corral for ~125 shipped...

 

[65ShelbyClone]

I like B&M stuff. The 5.0 forum seems to favor Steeda and Pro 5.0.

 

[2+2GT]

Aftermarket T5 shifters are taller than stock, and greatly increase the possibility you'll need to chop the edges of the shifter hole in the floor.

 

[woodsnake]

I don't like the looks of the B&M lever. I have a Steeda in my 68, and I like it pretty well. I have a Hurst waiting, but it doesnt seem as good of a quality as the others. And then, there are the knock off 'brands' that seem the same, for a lot less money...

 

[otis]

I had a Pro 5.0 in a 95 GTS and I can tell you the quality was top notch. It was built very well. You are also able to change handles on it or make a custom one to fit your application better. Roush also has a shifter (not sure on quality) that sits back and offers a lot more of a traditional classic mustang look and feel (handle is curved back like an original). This may actually be a better alternative for a classic. In the S197's many prefer the MGW shifters but again it looks late model and not sure if it will fit your application. Hope some of this info helps.

 

[68stang351]

I have a B&M in my 68, and a UPR in my 90. I like the B&M better, but if I ever buy another one it will be a Pro 5.0 for sure.

 

[Bitter]

I have a Pro 5.0. It's top quality but as 2+2GT says, you need to cut the opening to get it in.

 

[afast93stang]

I've had a Pro5.0 shifter in my 93 notch for the past 10 years and still love it. Its also my daily driver...

 

[tcrote5516]

I have the tri ax in my 67 and have had no problems. It puts the shifter right where i want it.

 

[67rcks]

10 in long stainless steel tube. Any of you guys really spend your daily salary for a stick shift?

 

[woodsnake]

The question was about the shifter mechanism, but yes, I paid for a Hurst shifter handle.

 

[65coupe408w]

I have a Pro5.0 works great, no missed shifts here!

 

[coolblue65]

I have a Pro 5.0 on my Tremec 3550 and really like it, although as mentioned it is definitely bigger then a stock shifter, so i had to open up the shifter hole in my floor to get it to fit.

I have driven my buddy's '04 with a Tri-ax and preferred the feel on mine.

 

[68RCodeConv]

Steeda Tri-Ax.

 

[woodsnake]

I got a pro 5.0 on ebay. When I get my trans installed in my 69, I'll report back on a comparison between the Steeda I have, VS the Pro 5.0 I just got...