[fateisajester]

I just bought a Kirban Kwik shifter for my t5 new in the box for $40. That seemed pretty cheap to me. Anyone have any thoughts on the quality? It seems pretty rock solid to me.

[laztug]

Found this online.


Back in the April 2000 issue (“T5 Shifter Test Drive,” p. 39) we banged gears using all the performance T5 and T45 shifters on the market. Or so we thought.

We totally forgot one of the originals—the Kirban Kwik 5-speed Shifter. The Kirban shifter debuted in 1996 when it was developed using a ’96 Cobra with a T45 transmission. At the time of its introduction, no one knew if T5 and T45 transmissions shared the same mounting platform. Kirban was the first to develop a shifter for the T45 transmission. Today Kirban’s shifter fits ’83-’99 Mustangs, including V-6 and Cobra models.

Adding a shifter to your Mustang is one of the easiest things you can do to it. If you’re not sure how to do the work, Kirban includes easy-to-read instructions. The Kirban carries a lifetime warranty, has billet construction, and is completely anodized to guard against corrosion. Second-to-Third shifts are made smoother and quicker with a 40-percent reduction in gear-throw length.

Sound good? Well, Kirban doesn’t sell direct, so in order to get your hands on one of its shifters contact any number of mail-order outlets, including Anderson Ford Motorsport [(800) 234-3106], California Mustang [(800) 775-0101], Laurel Mountain Mustang [(724) 696-9665], or Mustangs Unlimited [(800) 243-7278]. You’ll be rewarded with cleaner, firmer shifts, for a competitive price in the $170-$180 range.

[1FUN4RD]

Pic's or GTFO

[fateisajester]

I read that too, but there are no real results in that article. Seems more like advertisment to me.

Originally Posted by 1FUN4RD Pic's or GTFO

didnt take any pics of the shifter. I was too impatient and put it in my car right away. http://orlando.craigslist.org/pts/937336348.html that the ad i got it from... I jewed him down to $40 on it

[mustangsoldier]

did u at least check it out before installing it, make sure everything is straight

[fateisajester]

yeah i looked it over pretty good, it's brand new.

[mustangsoldier]

hmm something just doesn't sound right about that, either that or you got one hell of a deal.

[TKOTLARZ]

hmmm..sounds like u got a steal..good shit man

[acidtonic]

My 98 GT had one when I bought it....

Decent shifter but it also had a roush handle and it was my first mustang so I really cant say much for it being better or not.

I know the MGW I put in the cobra was leaps and bounds better than stock but I dont remember exactly what the Kirban was like since I waited a few months after the GT was gone to get the Cobra....

Its real and legit since I had one.... But if I tried to vouch for it being better I'd be lying. Just dont remember to be honest.

EDIT: Wow this was an old thread! I totally didnt mean to bring it back it was in one of my search results. My apologies