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.

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

on hurst

BWAL · 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, 01:14 PM	#2
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,356 iTrader: 11 reviews	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 __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

October 16th, 2009, 01:16 PM	#3
BostonPerformance Enthusiast 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 989 iTrader: 0 reviews	also for dead space in the shifter, aka wiggle __________________ [CENTER]"Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander

October 16th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#5
wraitherx Moderator '99 SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 9,567 iTrader: 11 reviews	on hurst __________________ BUILD 2 IN PROGRESS

October 16th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#7
rk_2000_Z/28 Forever in our hearts travis_afx 2003 SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Enid, OK Posts: 4,184 iTrader: 0 reviews	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 Rest In Peace Travis Billings

October 16th, 2009, 07:51 PM	#9
Smoothgrandmama MasterDeBater 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 6,886 iTrader: 6 reviews	I has mgm as well. __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal

October 16th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#8
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 628 iTrader: 1 reviews	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, 08:29 PM	#11
Eddie25u Newbie 2001 Cobra Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: North Idaho Posts: 26 iTrader: 0 reviews	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 The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,356 iTrader: 11 reviews	I have an MGW and I wouldn't go with any other piece. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

October 19th, 2009, 09:52 PM	#14
maverick0817 Banned Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 267 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a pro 5.0 and have no complaints.

October 19th, 2009, 10:03 PM	#15
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,075 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a B&M in mine. My biggest bitch about it is no user adjustablity. I am considering a new one. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

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