Pro 5.0 shifter versus BBK shifter

KdSaint

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My mustang came with a BBK shifter installed, but a friend of mine found an only slightly used Pro 5.0 shifter and gave it to me. (Woot! I love freebies.) I was wondering what the difference between the two shifters would be, if one is better or worse, shorter longer throws, etc. If anybody has had some experience with either of the two shifters, your opinions would be great.

 

bill302

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i have had both shifters and the 5.0 is alot better than the bbk, its not as sloppy and is built alot better in my opinion...

 

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Cool thanks. So, how hard is it to rip out one shifter and replace it?

 

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It is a very easy swap...

The Pro 5.0 will come with easy to read instructions, basically consisting of:

Take off shift bezel, unbolt the 4 rubber boot bolts, unbolt (1/2"?) the 4 tranny bolts, and use the shifter and pry up on it. It will break loose with lots of silicone around the tranny/shifter. Clean it off with a razor blade, scraping away from the transmission insides. Apply new bead of silicone and the install is pretty much the reverse steps. You will have to trim the rubber boot, and the instructions come with a template. Then adjust the stop bolts (so you don't overshift and bend/break a shift fork). You can adjust them in 3rd and 4th gear. You put the car in gear and back the stop bolts one turn from the 3rd and 4th gear.

Again, the Pro 5.0 will come with great instructions and it is easy...and it comes with new longer bolts I believe, so you can shift harder

I have not tried the BBK shifter, but I have had two Pro 5.0 (just installed one on the '98 last week), and a Tri-Ax. Tried Hurst and B&M.

My preference is the Pro 5.0 (shortest throw of all shifters), with the Tri-Ax right behind it.

The Pro 5.0 feels very stoute and built tough.

 

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no problem at all. click on link for instructions... http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/shift1.htm

 

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Sweetness. Thanks.

 

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Sell them both on ebay and buy an MGW shifter....you won't regret it

 

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well, what makes the MGW worth it? How does it compare to the 5.0?

 

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the MGW is by far the best shifter i have ever used...theyre guaranteed against breaking and noone i know of with that shifter has ever missed a gear, it looks good (even though you wont see it) and its the tightest, most positive feeling shift..you wont regret it

 

KdSaint

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no kidding. I'll have to look into one. Just one more thing to add onto the growing list of wishes. Thanks all.

 

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KdSaint said:

well, what makes the MGW worth it? How does it compare to the 5.0?

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Hard to explain, You really just need to feel them. Not knocking the 5.0 cuz it's an awesome shifter too, but the MGW just feels so sweet to drive.

 

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ive had all kinds of shifters in my 5.0 but the best one in my opinion is the B&M shifter ! nice quick short shifts , very solid not spongy like some of the others! just my 2 cents

 

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Because I can't afford the MGW shifter, I went ahead and installed the 5.0 just a few minutes ago. Gonna wait a couple of hours to let the seal dry and take her out and see how she does. Thanks all for the help.

Saint

 

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If you have not missed a shift with a particular shifter, they aren't trying hard enough. That is pretty bad info to give someone, and they are going to wonder what is wrong with their shifter when they miss a gear.

Most of the time, people need to work on there hand/feet coordination and the feet seem to be a little bit slower than the hand...

I have not tried the MGW, I imagine it is similar to a Tri-ax (in shape).

I don't think you will regret either shifter...

Anyone had a Pro 5.0 and a MGW?

 

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oddly enough my foot can out-clutch my hand...but i'm using the stock shifter with a short handle

~Mark~

 

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i'd prefer steeda triax of MGW shifter but that's just me