BEST SHORT THROW SHIFTER??

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:07 pm

I'M LOOKING TO CHANGE OUT MY FACTORY SHIFTER TO A SHORT THROW. WHICH IS THE BEST OUT THERE? PRO 5.0, MGW OR STEEDA? I HATE 3RD GEAR WITH THE STOCK SHIFTER. I WANT ONE THAT CLICKS INTO GEAR. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPERICATED.

QWKSNKE · Post by **QWKSNKE** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:33 pm

first advice.. Turn off the cap locks key

I run the tri-ax in my 01 cobra and 93 cobra. I love it.

-BUT-

I have heard so much about the MGW that i plan on buying one for my SVO in the near future

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:38 pm

caps off... How is the installation for the steeda? Do you think this hurts the value of the car?

svt2205 · Post by **svt2205** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:55 pm

I vote for the Hurst competion shifter, this was modification number one for my 93. Installation for any of these shifters is easy, and no, your not going to effect the value of your car.

This is one of those topics that you'll get all sorts of opinions on. I think pretty much all of the available after market shifters for our cars are decent. Go find some Fox Mustang guys who have different shifters and see if you can find one that feels right. At our local SVT events, you'll see many guys jumping in and out of cars trying to sample different shifters.... Surely cheaper then buying a bunch and trying them out...

Good luck with your shifter search

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:25 pm

Thanks for the info

rufus · Post by **rufus** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:05 pm

I put a Pro 5.0 shifter into mine at 25k miles, after getting nervous about the engagement of 3rd seeming a little sloppy and vague. I first tried their 'short throw' lever, but found the reach to 3rd gear was too far (I'm 6'2" with long arms and legs). After switching to their 'normal' throw shift lever this problem went away, plus I like the 100% stock appearance. This shifter has been fine throughout the time I've had it...now @ 197K miles. Just something else to consider if you're tall. And like SVT2205 said, try some out 'til you find one you like. Installation's a snap, and keep the original parts for resale. Good luck!

Best Regards,
Bob S.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 10:18 pm

Sounds like I can't go wrong with the pro 5.0. I'm only 5'5 so I think I would like the smaller lever. Thanks Bob.

QWKSNKE · Post by **QWKSNKE** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:17 pm

I prefer the steeda over the pro 5.0 and b&m ripper.

I ran both of those shifters before i seen the light with the tri-ax

OLLETT · Post by **OLLETT** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:49 am

From the reviews that I've read the Pro 5.0 and the Tri-ax are two of the best. But I've seen in some articles that alot of the people who have tried both say that the tri-ax makes or lets a little more rattling noise into the car. However, the Pro 5.0 does cost a few dollars more on average at the different sites of purchase. So it may come down to a few dollars more compared to a little bit of rattle. Like svt2205 said it may just come down to personal preference and what you are willing to live with.

QWKSNKE · Post by **QWKSNKE** » Sat May 20, 2006 7:44 pm

the tri-ax handle is a little more noisier than the others because of the material it is made out of but I over look it because I like the angle of the shifter. The knob is positioned a little closer to you compared to the other brand shifters.

Which makes it easier for me to speed shift

Big B · Post by **Big B** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 6:33 pm

I have the hurst comp shifter in mine and have had no problems.

Post by **BADBOY** » Tue Jul 04, 2006 10:34 pm

I just put a Steeda Tri-ax shifter in mine a week ago and I love it.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:26 pm

I installed my ford racing (steeda tri ax) shifter today. That shifter is amazing! It is very quiet, I've heard tons of people complain about the noise it makes... What noise!!? It is quieter than the stock one. Anyone trying to decide which shifter to get, no doubt tri ax is the one to get.

Post by **BADBOY** » Fri Jul 21, 2006 1:38 pm

The Steeda Tri-ax is a good shifter, I have it in my car.

I would get the Pro 5.0 shifter too, its a good one.

The only thing I dont like about it is you seem to have to push in the clutch in order to get into gear when the car is off. Its not that big of a deal but its what I noticed.

Black306 · Post by **Black306** » Tue Jul 25, 2006 2:23 pm

I'm partial to the Steeda Tri-Ax. I had one in my '00 GT and have one in my '03. I like the Pro 5.0 too, but I think its a bit too notchy for my taste. I probably wont get a shifter for my '93 since its 100% stock (still has the factory rivets for the CC plates and air silencer) and I don't want to deviate from that.

BEST SHORT THROW SHIFTER??

BEST SHORT THROW SHIFTER??

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