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jg95z28
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My son and I have a 96 GT with the std. 5-spd shifter. He's asking me to get him a short shifter for it. I'm a Camaro guy (hense the screenname) and I've heard good things about the Pro 5.0 shifter. Is the Mustang version just as good? Is it a simple install my kid and I can do ourselves on the weekend?
Thanks in advance.
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Posts: 41 | From: Lafayette, CA | Registered: Aug 2003
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PeNiNsula302
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I like my pro5.0 a lot and would really say its one of the best brands that he could get... As for the install, yes its simple and fun!
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Blu50Stang
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It is an easy install that you both should be able to tackle. It shouldn't take more than 2 hours to do. As far as the Pro 5.0 shifter, it's a good shifter. A lot of people like the Steeda...supposedly, it's the most comfortable one there is(because of where it puts the shift knob).
When you install the shifter, pay attention to the directions about setting the stops.
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Posts: 1916 | From: Not CA | Registered: Oct 2001
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Cobra97
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I love my Pro 5.0. Shifts are much shorter and its all but impossible to damage the shifting forks. I was always afraid that I was going to break something when shifting the sloppy, stock shifter hard, but I never think about it any more. As far as the install goes, two hours max. I think there are a set of install instructions on the yellow mustang registry website. IMO this should be the first mod done to a stang.
Posts: 57 | From: Berkeley | Registered: May 2003
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spegull03
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Go Pro-5.0 and never look back! Great instructions on mustangworld.com, the included ones look like a 3 yearold drew them with a crayon lol. So much better than stock!!! ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
Posts: 874 | From: Folsom | Registered: May 2003
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FORDNUT
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pro-50 ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
Posts: 650 | From: Elk Grove,CA | Registered: Jan 2003
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TRIXSNK
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i'd vote for the steeda tri-ax...that's my opinion but either way changing out the stock piece is a good idea
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Posts: 3740 | From: Bay Area | Registered: May 2003
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Sean90GT
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Either the Pro-5.0 or the Steeda Tri-Ax. They are both great shifters. I believe that Pro-5.0 now offers a set back shifter handle to bring the knob closer to you like the Tri-Ax.
I actually have the Pro-5.0 with the Tri-Ax handle. It's a great combination but I would probably be just as happy with the whole Tri-Ax.
Installation is a piece of cake. Just don't overtorque the bolts on the shifter to the tranny case. Also get a nice bead of RTV Blue around it to seal it up.
Sean.
Sean.
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Posts: 543 | From: Then: San Jose, CA Now: Phoenix, AZ | Registered: Jul 2000
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Bill/APEX Motorsports
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I love the durability, shift action, and 2-3 shifting of the Pro-5.0s. I carry them in stock for the T5, T45, TR3650, and T56! With the CA Fords discount, they're only $179.96!
If you have any questions or would like to buy one, just call (408-562-1000), PM, or bill@apexmotorsports.com.
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APEX Motorsports
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www.apexmotorsports.com
408-562-1000
bill@apexmotorsports.com
Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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Stimson
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Another vote for the Pro 5.O shifter. I bought mine used with 80,000 miles on it. Since then, I've put almost another 80,000 trouble free miles on it.
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Stimson
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Another vote for the Pro 5.O shifter. I bought mine used with 80,000 miles on it. Since then, I've put almost another 80,000 trouble free miles on it.
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stoauto
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heard nothing but good things about pro.50
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jg95z28
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Thanks for the replies. BTW, how do I know which 5-speed I have? It's a 96 GT.
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Posts: 41 | From: Lafayette, CA | Registered: Aug 2003
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Wildfire532FB
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When you find out what tranny you have we have pro 5.0 coming off our T45 (we're installing a TKO in our Cobra) for sale if your interested. Probably hasn't had more than 1,000 miles on it.
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96's and 97's came with a T45.
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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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Tri-ax. I couldnt be happier with mine.
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Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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jg95z28
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Thanks again.
The CD player on the Mach 460 sound system is also out, so I think he'll be fixing that first.
He needs to save some money up. He still owes me for the Valentine 1. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Posts: 41 | From: Lafayette, CA | Registered: Aug 2003
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PeNiNsula302
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quote:
Originally posted by jg95z28:
He needs to save some money up. He still owes me for the Valentine 1.
Now theres a father looking out for his son!
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jg95z28
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quote:
Originally posted by PeNiNsula302:
quote:
Originally posted by jg95z28:
He needs to save some money up. He still owes me for the Valentine 1.
Now theres a father looking out for his son!
After two tickets and a 30-day license suspension, it was worth it IMO. Besides, I hated having to drive him to school again.
I'm thinking of getting one for myself. While I was out "test driving" his car last week I was amazed at how many hits I got just driving around town!
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Posts: 41 | From: Lafayette, CA | Registered: Aug 2003
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