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90convertible5.0

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Was looking to buy a new shifter for my fox, but not sure which one to get. Was leaning towards the Hurst billet plus, as I am familiar with this brand and I already have a Hurst handle and dress up kit installed. Ive also heard good things about Steeda Tri-Ax and Pro 5.0 shifters. Any advice?

 

MikeH686

Mine is only two inches though.

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I liked my mgw short throw when i had it in my t5 it was real smooth and fully adjustable in a 360 degree range

 

boostfrk

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I have heard nothing but good things about the MGW. It's what I plan to purchase next year to replace my stocker.

 

84Ttop

They make new pistons every day, so why worry?

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I always used b&m but that was a long time ago, never had any problems with it though.

 

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reldla1996

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I've had a steeda tri-ax in my 89 for years, and have always been happy with it. I bought an MGW for my Cobra because of the adjustability of the handle, which brought the shifter back towards me. Both are high quality pieces.

 

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Sharad

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90convertible5.0 said:

Was looking to buy a new shifter for my fox, but not sure which one to get. Was leaning towards the Hurst billet plus, as I am familiar with this brand and I already have a Hurst handle and dress up kit installed. Ive also heard good things about Steeda Tri-Ax and Pro 5.0 shifters. Any advice?

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Don't forget to check the Vendor's Forum for discounts on good shifters. I've owned two of the three shifters you listed above and they worked pretty well.

 

Husky44

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I have a Pro 5.0 on my 67, and an MGW on my 95.

I will be moving the MGW to my 67 before I sell the 95.

I will be installing an MGW on my Shelby.

I recommend the MGW.

 

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MGW. Best on the market.

 

Jared Hess

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On my t5 im running a short throw off ebay it comes with 2 different sets of springs light and heavy also adjustable stops ive been running it for 2 years and love it. Havent used any other brands so i can't comment on them but I think i paid like $35 for it and no problems yet. I was hell for missing 3rd so i put the heavy springs in and all you have to do is push forward and you can't miss.

 

Jared Hess

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Just looked on ebay and its actually $65. A little more than i thought but better than $200

 

90convertible5.0

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Jared Hess said:

On my t5 im running a short throw off ebay it comes with 2 different sets of springs light and heavy also adjustable stops ive been running it for 2 years and love it. Havent used any other brands so i can't comment on them but I think i paid like $35 for it and no problems yet. I was hell for missing 3rd so i put the heavy springs in and all you have to do is push forward and you can't miss.

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Yea, im looking to upgrade for the same reason, sick of missing 3rd

 

TwoToneHatch

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I love my Steeda Tri-Ax , But I like the shorter Throws of the Pro 5.0 alittle more .

 

MikeUrban

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I use a pro 5.0 with a stock handle, and it's nearly impossible to miss a gear.

 

srtthis

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Pro5.0 FTW!

 

LilBerx

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90convertible5.0 said:

Yea, im looking to upgrade for the same reason, sick of missing 3rd

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If you don't want to miss third, get a T handle, I bought a hurst t handle from the local parts store, and I have never missed third gear, all you do is up and over with the palm of your hand (that is if you have the t handle angled the correct way).

On the other hand, I have missed 4th two times, LOL. (No it didn't go into second)

 

mikestang63

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MGW, Steeda, and Pro 5.0 all make good shifters. I agree with the T handle if you are going to speed shift. I had one with a button on it for the nitrous .

 

Mintsick

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I'll toss in another thumbs up for the MGW, nice as hell unit.

 

A5literMan

At least it is lumpy...

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Bought a shorty style billet from American Muscle on sale for like 130$ with ball 2 years ago. I think the brand name was Stack. Has adj stops etc. only missed 3rd gear once all year and I think that was the trans fault (ground hard)

 

90convertible5.0

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It has been a while, but I got the MGW installed this weekend. Happy with my decision, so far it's Great!

 

89stang1

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im happy with my Pro 5.0 ive heard MGW works nice good luck