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Topic: short shifter - shortest shift?
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tonster
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which short shifter out there provides the shortest shift? looking to purchase a short shifter and my number one factor is the shift length.
Posts: 321 | From: Fremont | Registered: Oct 2005
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uh0h50
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there's many to choose from out there.. i personally like the feel of the pro 5.0 from powertower.. other's prefer the steeda tri-ax... it's all in preference and both have really short throws.. also, you might want to look into the MGW short throw shifter, as i've heard nothing but good things about them.. there's a lot to choose out there.. here's a link to the MGW MGW good luck ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 2926 | From: Bay Area 510 | Registered: Jul 2003
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tonster
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well thats my problem. i've heard great things about all the aftermarket shifters, prolly cuz the stock one is such a pos. but ultimately i want the one with the shortest throw possible.
Posts: 321 | From: Fremont | Registered: Oct 2005
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two-gun kid2
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its all about prefence, you can try and go to a meet and see what people have and ask to sit in the car and see how it feels for you, hopefully the owner will let you test it out and not be a ass
Posts: 5566 | From: Hayward,Ca | Registered: Jul 2005
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92stangLX
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Originally posted by two-gun kid:
its all about prefence, you can try and go to a meet and see what people have and ask to sit in the car and see how it feels for you, hopefully the owner will let you test it out and not be a ass
Yeah, the best way is to feel for yourself. I like the pro 5.0 shifters. I have also had Hurst and that wasn't bad either. Like you said; "anything is better than stock" ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003
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tonster
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well so far i've tried out the tri-ax and upr's shifter and they both seemed pretty nice. but by looking at pictures online at both the mgw and pro 5.0, it looks like they have much, much shorter shifts.
Posts: 321 | From: Fremont | Registered: Oct 2005
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Rigo5.0
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I got the pro 5.0-it's coo, but my brother has the B&M shifter, and it's better. A little more $, but it's worth it.
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Posts: 1454 | From: Kansas City | Registered: Jan 2005
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03SHKER
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The Pro 5.0 has the shortest physical throw, and was the one I used in my Mach. The MGW is a great piece too. We keep the MAC, Steeda & Pro 5.0 here at the shop, if you want, you can come down and check them all out, and see the differences.
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Posts: 941 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2002
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04cobra408
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jus picked up the pro 5.0 from apex the other day. had a pro5.0 in my mach1 b4 i had the cobra,and i liked it.
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Posts: 1945 | From: san jose ca | Registered: Jan 2004
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droptp50
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i have a pro 5.0 but i wish i got the mgw with the blue handle there real nice
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Posts: 174 | From: north bay | Registered: Apr 2005
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PWR HNGRY 302
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I like my pro 5.0 its such a shorter throw than stock.
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Posts: 2655 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2005
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5OHS5OH
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![[Whoo Whooooo!]](graemlins/woowoo.gif) Another vote for B&M, I like mine.
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Posts: 1044 | From: San Bruno | Registered: Jul 2004
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Luke87GT
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Member # 21
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They are all a huge improvement over stock. I've driven cars with the Hurst, Pro5.0, & B&M.
I had an old school Hurst on my 87GT for 5 years and loved it.
I currently have a Pro-5.0 on my 93 coupe and here is the big difference.
1.) Pro 5.0 handle is shorter
2.) Pro5.0 has an offset spring mechanism for 3rd gear shifts. Basically, it helps guide the tranny on the 2-3 shift. VERY helpful when powershifting.
I have also heard great things about the Tri-ax from Steeda.
For those of you that say that the Hurst or B&M is a great shifter, well, you have not tried a Pro5.0
It's as simple as that.
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Stangless
Posts: 7802 | From: San Mateo | Registered: Jul 2000
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Five Decimal Zero
CAFords OG
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I liked my Steeda Tri-Ax shifter. Short, positive shifts from 2nd to 3rd. Haven't tried any others though.
Posts: 972 | From: San Jose, California | Registered: May 2002
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Eddie510-
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shortest i felt was the b&m ripper shifter ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif) fuck those shifts are really close. ive had the 5.0 pro, i loved it. smooth, ive tried the husrt one as well and it was good too. get a b$m or a pro5.0
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04SGMach1
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I have the Steeda Tri-Ax and love it, but if I could do it all over again I'd go with MGW hands down! But I think any of the brands mentioned you will be happy with cause they all are much better and shorter than stock
Posts: 6 | From: Dublin, CA | Registered: Nov 2005
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PWR HNGRY 302
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quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
They are all a huge improvement over stock. I've driven cars with the Hurst, Pro5.0, & B&M.
I had an old school Hurst on my 87GT for 5 years and loved it.
I currently have a Pro-5.0 on my 93 coupe and here is the big difference.
1.) Pro 5.0 handle is shorter
2.) Pro5.0 has an offset spring mechanism for 3rd gear shifts. Basically, it helps guide the tranny on the 2-3 shift. VERY helpful when powershifting.
I have also heard great things about the Tri-ax from Steeda.
For those of you that say that the Hurst or B&M is a great shifter, well, you have not tried a Pro5.0
It's as simple as that.
Pro 5.0
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2014 Tacoma DCLB MGM
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Posts: 2655 | From: SF Bay Area | Registered: Sep 2005
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hard60
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another vote for a MGW, my buddy has one on his car and its sweet!!
i have a pro 50 now but i am gonna get a mgw when i switch trannies.
i have owned these shifters, ripper shifter, steeda tri ax, pro 50 and the mgw feels the best to me. good luck
Posts: 94 | From: santa clara | Registered: Nov 2005
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89point.
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i like the steeda shifter, never tried the mgw but am hearing a lot about it can someone tell me whats so great about it i might want to try that out next.
Posts: 2727 | From: martinez | Registered: Oct 2005
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