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Stumbaugh

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MGW here. Absolutely love it. I have owned both a Tri-Ax and a Pro 5.0. The MGW beats them both, hands down.
Nothing compares to the adjustability of the MGW.
 

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ebay 40$ shifter and its the best one i have owned so far
 
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I think MGW would probably be the one that I would prefer but since everyone loves them I think it's gonna be pretty hard to find one used

S&B what other shifters have you had? I couldn't imagine a ebay brand shifter being even close to the main shifters that are used? Do you have a link to the one your talking about?
 

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A used MGW shifter shows up for sale on Mach 1 Registry every once in a while. The usual selling price is $125.
 
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rcombs18

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I have seen a few for the 3650's but it seems like it's harder to find them for my t-45
 

mustang50v8

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i have a MGW and i have had a tri-ax.

my personal preference is for the tri-ax though. if i can find another tri-ax for a t-45 i would. there is no doubt that no matter what, ANY shifter is worlds better than the stock piece of scrap.
 

erichmess_

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I'd really only go with Tri-Ax or MGW. I had the Tri-Ax on my '01 and it was great. I have the MGW on my '10 and it's also great. In the early 2000's, the only real options were Tri-Ax, Pro5.0, and Hurst. Everyone I knew got the Tri-Ax.
 

burnthelight88

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I've got the MGW on my '03 and love it, everyone's right, anything beats the stock shifter. The MGW is very firm and has good centering springs. Adjustability is amazing, you can put the shift knob exactly where you want it because of the up/down and side/side adjustments you can make.

I don't really have anything to compare it to though except for stock
 
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I've had the Tri-Ax and MGW, currently with the tri-ax because it came with the car. I will be going back to the MGW. There is virtually no gear noise, the throws are shorter, the handle position is adjustable, the throws are smoother, I am sure there is something else. IMO MGW >> Tri-ax. Oh and they look great (even with the boot on).
 

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MGW is really quiet for an aftermarket shifter, great positive feel, shorter throw, and adjustable.
Only time I have missed a gear is just being lazy cruising.
 
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i have a 1994 v6 3.8l mustang i just recived a t-bird supercoupe block and heads....NO BLOWER...i need to know will i be making stock horsepower(140) with the supercoupe block and heads..scince i dont have a blower or will the supercoupe block and heads give me a increses in HP..or should i keep my mustang block
CAN WE GET SOME DISCUSSION GOIN ABOUT THIS CUZ I GOTTA MAKE THE SWAP SOON PLZZZ...

AND HEY PATMAN WHERE U GET THAT BAD ASS ANIMATED MUSTANG ICON..I GOT TO GET ONE ..IT LOOKS CLOSE TO THE YEAR OF MY MUSTANG TO....TNKX
 

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MGW...PERIOD.
 

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MGW FTW!
 
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5.0

Same Pro 5.0 for 11 years.
 

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I've used nothing but Tri-Ax shifters so I can't compare to others. Solid shifter though.
 
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rcombs18

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Haha this thread was completely dead till it got a random bump for a different thread lol. I think I'm gonna end up getting a b&m ripper with a tri ax handle from a guy I think it should be pretty solid. Have any of you ran b&m?
 

BillyT903

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burnthelight88 said:
you can put the shift knob exactly where you want it because of the up/down and side/side adjustments you can make
Click to expand...

How do you adjust it up and down?
 

crazystang25

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There is some adjustablity up and down. Its all done with how high you mount it on the main shaft.
 

BillyT903

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crazystang25 said:
There is some adjustablity up and down. Its all done with how high you mount it on the main shaft.
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I think mine must have come pre-mounted in one piece and the instructions made no mention of verticle adjustment.
 
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I have an MGW in my 02 and absolutely LOVE it. I've only missed a gear because my clutch was out of adjustment. I especially like that it took somewhere around 5" out of the 1-2 throw, but doesn't have a stupid short shaft like some of the Pro 5.0s I've seen.
 
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