Shifter opinions

[Rambro99]

I was wanting to get some opinions on differant shifters some of you are running I have been leaning toward MGW or hurst billet need some pros and cons thanks.
My warranty is up so Iam going to start some modding I just ordered intake and tune from breenspeed and considering 410 gears Thanks
Randy

 

[blbrchnk]

Love my Hurst Billet!

 

[COBESGT]

I've got a PRO-5.0 shifter coupled with a Hurst Shifter Handle/Knob (chrome handle/white knob) and I just love it. Don't think I have ever missed a shift and you can shift it as hard as you want into the desired gear without overshifting (adjustable stops).

 

[darien87]

I think I'm about the only one that has a B&M shifter. I can only comment on the one I have.

Pro's - Hella cheap (I got mine on eBay for about $160)
Short throw


Con's - Takes a bit of effort to shift. Definitley takes more muscle than the stocker
Introduces squeak and gear noise into the cabin


Everyone raves about the MGW, but it's pretty pricey at $300.

I felt a Steeda shifter the other day, and it definitely took less effort than my B&M.

 

[gallags]

I just installed a MGW shifter and the different is night and day

Pros: quality parts, good set of instructions, adjustable throw, adjustable height of shifter

Cons: price $300,

 

[gashog]

Steeda Tri/Ax here, I have the billet arm and a hurst black ball for that retro look. It's looks really good inside, but I think i'm going to be switching my shifter out this weekend. Haven't decided yet. Just getting tired of the cons (see below).

Pros:
Very positive feeling shifter, you will always know you're in gear won't miss 3rd anymore. You can bang on it all day and it won't break, VERY robust shifter.

Cons:
Clunky and noisier than stock, enough to live with noise wise.

 

[blbrchnk]

and you can shift it as hard as you want into the desired gear without overshifting (adjustable stops).

Just checking on this one, but doesn't the S197 have built in stops?

 

[rugedraw]

I like my Hurst, but I haven't tried any other shifters to give you a comparative opinion.

I can tell you this: The CHE brace with the torque limiters probably helped more than the shifter itself. Even with the shifter, 3rd gear was a nightmare (while power shifting). With the CHE k-member brace, the car not only feels more solid, but you can power-shift the piss out of it without worrying about missing a gear.

 

[white07gt-cs]

I like my Hurst, but I haven't tried any other shifters to give you a comparative opinion.

I can tell you this: The CHE brace with the torque limiters probably helped more than the shifter itself. Even with the shifter, 3rd gear was a nightmare (while power shifting). With the CHE k-member brace, the car not only feels more solid, but you can power-shift the piss out of it without worrying about missing a gear.

How much noise/vibration does the brace itself introduce into the cabin? These tranny's are somewhat noisey stock.

 

[GTeye]

I settled on the MGW after driving cars with Hurst and Steeda.

I would reccomend MGW to anyone, I love it.

 

[GDTrumbo]

I'm using a UPR "Blue Thunder" shifter base w/ Hurst handle/white knob. Classic look and works beautifully!

GT

 

[anthony05gt]

Had a Triax, now an MGW. I can't find a single con other than the price, but it's well worth it IMO.

 

[GOLDENPONY]

MGW - The only way to fly!

 

[Rambro99]

Thanks everyone I think I will get the MGW. Randy

 

[anthony05gt]

You won't be disappointed.

 

[GOLDENPONY]

You have chosen wisely!