This post is for those who would like a comparison of the Triax shifter and the Pro 5.0 from someone who has ACTUALLY used both.
I had the Triax Shifter for almost 2 years.
It is a great shifter.
However, it is just too noisy even after using gaskets.
I even placed Dynomat and some rubber dampener to deaden the noise.
This made it quieter but not quiet enough.
Also, it was a bit too notchy and sometimes difficult to shift.
So...
I decided to switch to the Pro 5.0 and give it a try.
WOW! What a difference!
It is MUCH quieter than the Triax even without using a gasket (I'll be ordering another on from http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/ anyway) and none of the Dynamat and rubber dampener.
It is less notchy and easier to slide into gear with less effort.
I never realized how loud the Triax was until now!
I am extremely happy with the Pro 5.0!
The only negative thing I can say about the 5.0 is the handle is angled straight which places the shifter way to far forward for my taste.
So, I replaced it with my Triax handle.......Perect!
You can also use one of these http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/ShifterHandleExtensionInstallation.htm
Now I know some of you actually like the transmission noise with their Triax and that's fine. But I don't and I'm sure many here would agree.
As far as which one is a shorter throw, they feel IDENTICAL to me.
I don't really think that a shifter can really change the throw distance to move the transmission. I think in order to actually change the throw distance the transmission would have to be changed, not the shifter.
However, the lower positioning of the shifter handle DOES shorten the throw, and both shifters accomplish this.
Also, the Pro 5.0 appears too be better built and even looks cooler (even though you can't see it under the leather boot
)
The ONLY thing I like better about the Triax is that you can adjust the handle to be in a HIGH or LOW position. The Pro 5.0 can only be set LOW. This doesn't bother me since I like to lower position anyway.
PRO 5.0 = teh win!
Hope I've helped!
I had the Triax Shifter for almost 2 years.
It is a great shifter.
However, it is just too noisy even after using gaskets.
I even placed Dynomat and some rubber dampener to deaden the noise.
This made it quieter but not quiet enough.
Also, it was a bit too notchy and sometimes difficult to shift.
So...
I decided to switch to the Pro 5.0 and give it a try.
WOW! What a difference!
It is MUCH quieter than the Triax even without using a gasket (I'll be ordering another on from http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/ anyway) and none of the Dynamat and rubber dampener.
It is less notchy and easier to slide into gear with less effort.
I never realized how loud the Triax was until now!
I am extremely happy with the Pro 5.0!
The only negative thing I can say about the 5.0 is the handle is angled straight which places the shifter way to far forward for my taste.
So, I replaced it with my Triax handle.......Perect!
You can also use one of these http://www.stangshiftergaskets.com/ShifterHandleExtensionInstallation.htm
Now I know some of you actually like the transmission noise with their Triax and that's fine. But I don't and I'm sure many here would agree.
As far as which one is a shorter throw, they feel IDENTICAL to me.
I don't really think that a shifter can really change the throw distance to move the transmission. I think in order to actually change the throw distance the transmission would have to be changed, not the shifter.
However, the lower positioning of the shifter handle DOES shorten the throw, and both shifters accomplish this.
Also, the Pro 5.0 appears too be better built and even looks cooler (even though you can't see it under the leather boot
)The ONLY thing I like better about the Triax is that you can adjust the handle to be in a HIGH or LOW position. The Pro 5.0 can only be set LOW. This doesn't bother me since I like to lower position anyway.
PRO 5.0 = teh win!
Hope I've helped!
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