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84SVOrick
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Never really cared for one but id figure id try one out to see if my shifts get a lil faster...which one would you recommend and why this one verus other brands?

car has a t5 by the way

thanks fellas

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I have a Pro 5.0 and am pretty happy with it. I can't compare it to anything as this is the first short shifter I've had.
Others I've read about are the MGW and Tri-Ax.

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I have had pro 5.0 for both a T-5 and the current tremec i have. I like the actual handle that comes with them. I havent had any issues with them. Friend of mine had a Tri-ax, and broke the threads off the aluminum handle part.
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any one one that has the shift stops is a gd one.
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Heres my top 3:

Hurst
Hurst
and
Hurst

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quote:
Originally posted by SydewayzStan:
Heres my top 3:

Hurst
Hurst
and
Hurst

What makes the hurst better then the pro 5.0 or b&m

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steeda or mgw..thats all

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I have a steeda tri-ax, realy like quality n feal of the shifter.....way beter than the stock one....trust me it makes driving your car more easyer with the shorter shifts, pluss way funner rippen threw the gears...
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quote:
Originally posted by Jaejae5.0:
steeda or mgw..thats all

Why? What are good qualties and features they have

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1984 SVO 302 HCI a basic bitch
1986 GT FOXY302 stolen and totaled R.I.P.

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I had hurst,steeda tri ax and b&m my favorite was the steeda it felt great they all were cool but that's just me switching gears is way shorter too with a short throw
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I have had Hurst, Pro 5.0, and now a MGW... MGW is great I really like it. But I loved my Pro 5.0 too. MGW uses all really good material and I like the install kit.

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MGW FTW.

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shifter.shtml

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ANY shifter is better than stock

FYI the stocker is made by hurst...you can remove the rubber bushing assy. and replace with shorter bolts or shims for a more solid feel, and crisper shifts.

a short throw will make a little bit easier than that...but the biggie IMO is the "mushy" rubber bushings

i have used hurst, pro 5.0, b&m and not even sure who else

i really have no pref...but most comfy to me is old skool hurst, with the tall chrome handle

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I've used. MGW, tri-ax, and Pro 5.0

Nothing beats the pro 5.0 and it's 3rd gear... Never miss it... Correct me if I'm wrong but it's spring loaded.

Heard the SVO is Rollin hard. Is this true? I'm almost done and will be ready for you playa'

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quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
MGW FTW.

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shifter.shtml

Jus the pics an the specs sell me, its a nice lookin piece

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1984 SVO 302 HCI a basic bitch
1986 GT FOXY302 stolen and totaled R.I.P.

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quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
I've used. MGW, tri-ax, and Pro 5.0

Nothing beats the pro 5.0 and it's 3rd gear... Never miss it... Correct me if I'm wrong but it's spring loaded.

Heard the SVO is Rollin hard. Is this true? I'm almost done and will be ready for you playa'

Lets jus say ive had the luxury of walkin a few alumin headed cars including a few of my fellow club members

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RIP Jeannera "FOXY302"
10/29/87-10/9/10
1984 SVO 302 HCI a basic bitch
1986 GT FOXY302 stolen and totaled R.I.P.

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quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
I've used. MGW, tri-ax, and Pro 5.0

3rd gear... Never miss it... Correct me if I'm wrong but it's spring loaded.


your right, but they all are, spring tension so your in the 3/4 position

gotta push left for 1 and 2 or right for R

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quote:
Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
quote:
Originally posted by x Raelsmar x:
MGW FTW.

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shifter.shtml

Jus the pics an the specs sell me, its a nice lookin piece
Glad I could help.

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quote:
Originally posted by 84SVOrick:
quote:
Originally posted by cali95gt:
I've used. MGW, tri-ax, and Pro 5.0

Nothing beats the pro 5.0 and it's 3rd gear... Never miss it... Correct me if I'm wrong but it's spring loaded.

Heard the SVO is Rollin hard. Is this true? I'm almost done and will be ready for you playa'

Lets jus say ive had the luxury of walkin a few alumin headed cars including a few of my fellow club members
Good thing I have titanium lol...

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quote:
Originally posted by SydewayzStan:
Heres my top 3:

Hurst
Hurst
and
Hurst

+1 Hurst all the way. I've had the pro 5.0, and modified shorter arm stock shifters and the Hurst is by far the most smooth and has stops on both sides for perfect adjustment

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I love my PRO 5.0 on my T5 feels great it has that feel of positive engaugement I am putting a tremec in soon and I will put a PRO 5.0 in that too

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I have a pro 5.0 on my tremec with alum flywheel 373's very happy. [patriot]

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quote:
Originally posted by Jaejae5.0:
steeda or mgw..thats all

Steeda is great I love it or a pro 5.0 great too

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