Why get an aftermarket shifter?

vita · October 16th, 2009, 01:11 PM

After posting some pics of my car a lot of people mentioned the first mod I do should be an aftermarket shifter. I havent driven many manual cars before, and NONE within the last 2 years so I cant remember how they really felt shifting.

why get an aftermarket shifter over the stock?

Lefty · October 16th, 2009, 01:14 PM

Shift stops (if they aren't internally built into the tranny). A T-45 Tranny should have a short throw shifter on it. No excuses. It should be the first thing. A 3650 doesn't need one, but it's still recommended for a "shorter, more comfortable throw".

HTH

BostonPerformance · October 16th, 2009, 01:16 PM

also for dead space in the shifter, aka wiggle

Cricket · October 16th, 2009, 03:20 PM

I love my hurst. It is very notchy, has no play in the gears, it isn't a short throw though, but still doesnt mean you can't shift fast. You def have to get used to it.

wraitherlx · October 16th, 2009, 03:22 PM

on hurst

BWAL09 · October 16th, 2009, 05:21 PM

as lefty said, short throw shifters are better than stock because you don't have to push/pull as far to get into gear, which equals faster shifting

and also, like he said, if you have a T45, you need the shift stops

rk_2000_Z/28 · October 16th, 2009, 06:14 PM

Go find a Mustang with a MGW short throw and compare it too yours. Than report back here and let us know which shifter you ordered within 30 minutes of testing. It's a must have mod in my opinion. Just makes the car that much more fun to drive, and manuals are ment to be fun.

1StockGT · October 16th, 2009, 07:25 PM

The stock shifters feel very sloppy and an aftermarket one will fix that. I'm with rk on the MGW, best short throw I've owned. I'm not sure what year your car is, but if it has a T-56 it is a must have.

Smoothgrandmama · October 16th, 2009, 07:51 PM

I has mgm as well.

vita · October 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM

awesome guys. thanks for the quick responses! the problem is, I know of NO ONE around here that has an aftermarket, so I have no idea on which brands are really ones I should be looking at. The only shifter i can can try out is my brothers hurst shifter if he lets me drive his 05 GT, but I wont see that till at LEAST december, if not after.

what are some brands that have the rep I should be looking at?

Eddie25u · October 16th, 2009, 08:29 PM

i ordered the MGW for mine, they really do help. make sure you get a cobra bob shifter gasket! Stang Shifter Gaskets

Lefty · October 16th, 2009, 08:30 PM

I have an MGW and I wouldn't go with any other piece.

Reloaded · October 16th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama

I has mgm as well.

Like the MGM Grand in Vegas?

Originally Posted by rk_2000_Z/28

Go find a Mustang with a MGW short throw and compare it too yours. Then report back here and let us know which shifter you ordered within 30 minutes of testing. It's a must have mod in my opinion. Just makes the car that much more fun to drive, and manuals are meant to be fun.

+1 on this!

maverick0817 · October 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM

I have a pro 5.0 and have no complaints.

M.P. Cobra Fan · October 19th, 2009, 10:03 PM

I have a B&M in mine. My biggest bitch about it is no user adjustablity. I am considering a new one.

October 16th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#1
vita Regular N/A Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 108	Why get an aftermarket shifter? After posting some pics of my car a lot of people mentioned the first mod I do should be an aftermarket shifter. I havent driven many manual cars before, and NONE within the last 2 years so I cant remember how they really felt shifting. why get an aftermarket shifter over the stock? __________________ Hurry up, I got things to see and people to do... MM Cobra Club #51 http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...Untitled-3.jpg

October 16th, 2009, 01:14 PM	#2
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,941	Shift stops (if they aren't internally built into the tranny). A T-45 Tranny should have a short throw shifter on it. No excuses. It should be the first thing. A 3650 doesn't need one, but it's still recommended for a "shorter, more comfortable throw". HTH __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

October 16th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#3
BostonPerformance Regular 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 496	also for dead space in the shifter, aka wiggle __________________ "Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander TILLER IS MY BASTARD CHILD'S SON'S BOYFRIEND

October 16th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#4
Cricket Air Embolism Assassin 2004 Cobra #2260/3768 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chesapeake Posts: 6,364	I love my hurst. It is very notchy, has no play in the gears, it isn't a short throw though, but still doesnt mean you can't shift fast. You def have to get used to it. __________________ MM Cobra Club #18 Bubba is my hero

October 16th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#5
wraitherlx MM Electrical guru '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,554	on hurst __________________ MM Cobra Club Founder Benjamin Franklin - "He who sacrifices freedom for security deserves neither."

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October 16th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#6
BWAL09 Any hole is my goal! 2021 Mustang V12 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: modified88dreamer likes penis in and around his mouth Posts: 9,962	as lefty said, short throw shifters are better than stock because you don't have to push/pull as far to get into gear, which equals faster shifting and also, like he said, if you have a T45, you need the shift stops __________________ 1989 LX 5.0 1990 LX 5.0 1993 LX 2.3 notch 1992 LX 5.0 1997 Cobra Buy one get one free. PM me i founded the founder of the cobra club

October 16th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#7
rk_2000_Z/28 boats n' hoes 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 2,856	Go find a Mustang with a MGW short throw and compare it too yours. Than report back here and let us know which shifter you ordered within 30 minutes of testing. It's a must have mod in my opinion. Just makes the car that much more fun to drive, and manuals are ment to be fun. __________________ 03 Cobra-Slow 02 SS, 00 Z/28-Gone "Mods are like STD's. You don't tell everybody everything. Not even your best friends."

October 16th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#8
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 598	The stock shifters feel very sloppy and an aftermarket one will fix that. I'm with rk on the MGW, best short throw I've owned. I'm not sure what year your car is, but if it has a T-56 it is a must have.

October 16th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#9
Smoothgrandmama Editor/Blue Cyclone 03 Cobra, 09 GT 1 Minute 23 secs @36 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 3,282	I has mgm as well. __________________ 360 MM Gaming Crew

October 16th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#10
vita Regular N/A Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 108	awesome guys. thanks for the quick responses! the problem is, I know of NO ONE around here that has an aftermarket, so I have no idea on which brands are really ones I should be looking at. The only shifter i can can try out is my brothers hurst shifter if he lets me drive his 05 GT, but I wont see that till at LEAST december, if not after. what are some brands that have the rep I should be looking at? __________________ Hurry up, I got things to see and people to do... MM Cobra Club #51 http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...Untitled-3.jpg

October 16th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#11
Eddie25u Newbie 2001 Cobra Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Idaho Posts: 26	i ordered the MGW for mine, they really do help. make sure you get a cobra bob shifter gasket! Stang Shifter Gaskets

October 16th, 2009, 08:30 PM	#12
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,941	I have an MGW and I wouldn't go with any other piece. __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

October 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#14
maverick0817 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 263	I have a pro 5.0 and have no complaints.

October 19th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#15
M.P. Cobra Fan Lefty's Fah-zah 2001 Cobra - Topless 1:59.8@10.2MPH Mall Crusier Baby! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ATL / TPA Posts: 1,802	I have a B&M in mine. My biggest bitch about it is no user adjustablity. I am considering a new one. __________________ MM Cobra Club Member# 007 This space for rent

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