Which Shifter... T5

[mustangguy289]

What shifters are you guys using with your t5 conversions in a 65 mustang?

 

[Rapid]

If you are asking about levers, a Hurst 538 4106 available from Summit, the shift unit on the transmission is the stock T5. I will change it later to one with a more positive return to center for a better shift to third.

The Hurst lever looks good, comes far enough back to make the 3, 5 shifts with out reaching. It is a little high so one with the same set back but shorter by a couple of inches would work well too. It also has an offset that brings it closer to the driver.

 

[68stang351]

I have a B&M Ripper in my 68, and my wife's 90 has a UPR shifter. Truth be told, I like the UPR better, and I'm thinking about putting one in my 68 and getting rid of the ripper. Not that I don't like it, I just like the UPR better.

 

[mustangguy289]

I have a steeda tri-ax in my 98 gt that has a t-45 and i absolutely love it. I am probably going to go with that one but i was wandering is it really that uncomfortable with the t5 shifter handles in the 65's.. im a short (5'7) so i dont sit very far back.

I have driven a 5 speed ford with a hurst, pro 5.0 and steeda and steeda is by far the best shifter i have driven.

 

[tylerrocks]

I have the Tri-ax its great.

 

[hotrodredneck]

Best short throw on the market.....MGW...had one in our 97 and LOVED IT....if you miss third with an MGW, take out your 5 speed and put in an auto

 

[outlaw66]

B&M ripper is NOT the way to go. Have one in the Cobra kit car on a tremec. Would never buy another. The Pro 5.0 on a T-5 works great for me in the 66.
Just my $.02.

Outlaw

 

[Sicarius428]

I was really pleased with my MGW but you will have to fab a mount if you are going to use a long handle as all the classics need.
Kevin

 

[BB1966]

I have one of the Hurst Comp plus with a early Hust chrome stick,it has just enough pull back to get to the 1-3-5 without reaching far.