What shift light do you guys use and where did you mount it?

Sonic04GT · Mar 31, 2011

Thinking about getting a shift light before going to the track because I can't see redline in the dark with the Speedhut gauges. Only the numbers and hash marks light up blue.

What are you guys using? How hard are they to program? Is setting shift points more complicated than I'd think as far as knowing what RPM to set?

Was thinking of the Raptor.

Anyone know the difference between these small ones and the bigger ones besides being half the price?
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Niterydr85 · Mar 31, 2011

I have the raptor shift light and I love it. I have the dual stage one so it flashes when I hit the rpm I want to launch at.

I have it mounted in the middle of the gauge cluster in between the blinkers.

johnnyt03gt · Mar 31, 2011

raptor also, absolutely love it.

Stumbaugh · Mar 31, 2011

Raptor shift lights FTW. I have mine mounted in the left hand, center A/C vent. That way it still keeps my interior looking clean as could be, but you can definitely still see the light when it comes on.

007 · Mar 31, 2011

Stumbaugh said:
Raptor shift lights FTW. I have mine mounted in the left hand, center A/C vent. That way it still keeps my interior looking clean as could be, but you can definitely still see the light when it comes on.

Any pics of it in action? That sounds like a nice idea if it works...

AntiRice98 · Mar 31, 2011

I had mine in my old stang mounted on the steering column. It looked good however if I get a new one I'm going to mount it in the AC vent for stealth. I really like that idea

Sonic04GT · Mar 31, 2011

007 said:
Any pics of it in action? That sounds like a nice idea if it works...

I too would like to see how this works.

Nobody has commented on actual setup though. Do you tap into power/ground over near the PCM so that the wires are all together? Where do you set the shift points? Redline?

Came across this.

http://www.mikefordmustang.com/writeups/raptor/

I don't think I would need a dual stage...I'd probably break something trying to do a real launch haha

Are these just simple non-programmable ones? How useful are they? I like the price and size.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com...ptor-Red-LED-Warning-Light-With-Black-Housing

Probably just end up getting one of these.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/product....gle&utm_medium=merchant&utm_campaign=shopping

deftsound · Mar 31, 2011

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I have it mounted on a pillar pod.

Stumbaugh · Mar 31, 2011

I am currently working in New York, and the car is in Arkansas. But I can have a buddy snap a few photo's.

The shift light has 2 botton's on the side of it. You will just push up or down to get it to the number you want. 55 on the shift light = 5500, 62= 6200 ect ect. The shift light comes with detailed instructions. You will tap into a wire on the PCM.

As for where to set the shift point. It depends on your mods. I would set it at around 5800-6000rpm.

As for wiring the power and ground, that one is all up to you. It's personal preference.

Sonic04GT · Mar 31, 2011

Thanks for the info! Mods are in the sig if you have any further guidance. Now, for the ricer question. Which color do you guys think would look best for the housing? Black or silver? Getting the blue LED to match the gauges above.

I need to get my wideband installed too

Green&GoldGT · Mar 31, 2011

Stumbaugh said:
I am currently working in New York, and the car is in Arkansas. But I can have a buddy snap a few photo's.

The shift light has 2 botton's on the side of it. You will just push up or down to get it to the number you want. 55 on the shift light = 5500, 62= 6200 ect ect. The shift light comes with detailed instructions. You will tap into a wire on the PCM.

As for where to set the shift point. It depends on your mods. I would set it at around 5800-6000rpm.

As for wiring the power and ground, that one is all up to you. It's personal preference.

How accurate is it since it's tapped into the PCM? People say the stock tach is inaccurate, so does it match the actual rpm or the stock tach?

Stumbaugh · Mar 31, 2011

My stock tach is dead on. The shift light is right on with my rpm needle and my rpm needle is right on with my MSD digital window switch. My window switch is tapped into the coil pack, so it's dead on.

Sonic04GT · Mar 31, 2011

My stock tach is pretty much dead on with my Predator if that means anything.

SaleenGT2001 · Mar 31, 2011

Stumbaugh said:
Raptor shift lights FTW. I have mine mounted in the left hand, center A/C vent. That way it still keeps my interior looking clean as could be, but you can definitely still see the light when it comes on.

mine was in my AC vent on the 01 also. very clean install and no problems seeing it.

Stumbaugh · Mar 31, 2011

SaleenGT2001 said:
mine was in my AC vent on the 01 also. very clean install and no problems seeing it.

Yeah I like it being in the A/C vent. Plus when people ride with you and all of the sudden see your A/C vent light up, then you shift, then it lights up again and you shift, it get's pretty funny. All my friends were like "WTF is that?"

Sonic04GT · Mar 31, 2011

Stumbaugh said:
Yeah I like it being in the A/C vent. Plus when people ride with you and all of the sudden see your A/C vent light up, then you shift, then it lights up again and you shift, it get's pretty funny. All my friends were like "WTF is that?"

You always drive at redline with friends in the car?

Where do you run the wire out of the AC vent? I'd really like to see this setup. Just bend it around and come back out near the front of the shift light? Then down and under the radio?

Easy to see out of your peripheral vision? Is it bright at night since you can't really take the cap on and off?

Sorry for all the questions haha

Sonic04GT · Mar 31, 2011

Managed to dig this up for the vent mount.

FORDMUSCLE webmagazine: Raptor Shift Light - Raptor Performance - LED Shift Light

Stumbaugh · Apr 1, 2011

Sonic04GT said:
You always drive at redline with friends in the car? Where do you run the wire out of the AC vent? I'd really like to see this setup. Just bend it around and come back out near the front of the shift light? Then down and under the radio?

Easy to see out of your peripheral vision? Is it bright at night since you can't really take the cap on and off?

Sorry for all the questions haha

Haha, usually when someone rides in the car that hasnt rode in it w/ me spraying, they end up talking me into spraying it.

I set mine up just like the person did in that link above. You can see it very easily out of your peripheral vision and can still see it easily during the day time.

You cant ask to many questions, everyone has to learn one way or anther

d98gt · Apr 1, 2011

I know the cars are different but I also use my aeroforce interceptor in my a/c vent. It allows me to set the gauge to light up if it hits a certain number in whichever parameter. For example I have it set to light up if my a/f goes past a certain number currently. It isn't a direct-in-your-face light but you'll notice it.

Stumbaugh · Apr 1, 2011

d98gt said:
I know the cars are different but I also use my aeroforce interceptor in my a/c vent. It allows me to set the gauge to light up if it hits a certain number in whichever parameter. For example I have it set to light up if my a/f goes past a certain number currently. It isn't a direct-in-your-face light but you'll notice it.

Ive never heard of one of them. Do you have any more details on it? Maybe a link to where you purchased it?

What shift light do you guys use and where did you mount it?

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