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Posted by jg95z28 (Member # 3175) on :
 
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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Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 
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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Posted by Blu50Stang (Member # 489) on :
 
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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Posted by Cobra97 (Member # 2809) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by spegull03 (Member # 2842) on :
 
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!!!
 

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Posted by FORDNUT (Member # 2348) on :
 
pro-50
 

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Posted by TRIX02GT (Member # 2844) on :
 
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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Posted by Sean90GT (Member # 33) on :
 
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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Posted by Bill/APEX Motorsports (Member # 636) on :
 
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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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
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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Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
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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Posted by stoauto (Member # 2803) on :
 
heard nothing but good things about pro.50
 

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Posted by jg95z28 (Member # 3175) on :
 
Thanks for the replies. BTW, how do I know which 5-speed I have? It's a 96 GT.
 

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Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
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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Posted by 87 Saleen (Member # 1549) on :
 
96's and 97's came with a T45.
 

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Posted by 91 5.0 (Member # 1527) on :
 
Tri-ax. I couldnt be happier with mine.
 

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Posted by jg95z28 (Member # 3175) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 

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Originally posted by jg95z28:
He needs to save some money up. He still owes me for the Valentine 1.

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Now theres a father looking out for his son!
 

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Posted by jg95z28 (Member # 3175) on :
 

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Originally posted by PeNiNsula302:

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Originally posted by jg95z28:
He needs to save some money up. He still owes me for the Valentine 1.

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Now theres a father looking out for his son!

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