Short-throw shifter??

tommyt411 · January 27th, 2009, 02:48 PM

Has anyone bought this shifter? I've got a '97 Gt.

Mustang Short Throw Sport Shifter (All 83 - Early 01 & 01-04 V6 T-5/T-45 Transmission) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!

It looks and sounds pretty damn descent for the price, however I wanted to check with you guys first...

Also, anyone running a STS now: How far is the 5th gear reach?

Thanks guys!

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 02:50 PM

I would go w/ a name brand like Pro 5.0, Steeda, or MGW.

NMR-2vGT · January 27th, 2009, 03:07 PM

I agree, get a different one. I have the MGW and it works great for me

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:09 PM

I'm rockin' an MGW and love it!

tommyt411 · January 27th, 2009, 03:11 PM

How far is the reach? Does it stretch you out when shifting?

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:12 PM

No sir

tommyt411 · January 27th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Do you have the standard MGW handle or did you upgrade to telescopic handle?

Traidmarx · January 27th, 2009, 03:16 PM

i've drove all of the following

97 cobra with pro 5.0
97 GT with Steeda tri-ax
99 Cobra with MGW orange handle shifter...

i'll tell you that by far the MGW is superior.

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:18 PM

This is what I have.

Mustang Short Throw Shifter

The 3650 model (cuz that's for my tranny). That's exactly what it looks like.

Traidmarx · January 27th, 2009, 03:19 PM

link won't come up is it the black or puprle one?

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:20 PM

I've got the orange handle.

tommyt411 · January 27th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Ok, thanks! I think I'm going to have to suck it up and buy the MGW! Thanks for your help guys!

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:23 PM

No prob. Reps are always appreciated homeslice!

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:23 PM

And by the way...once you go w/ MGW you'll never want/need any other

tommyt411 · January 27th, 2009, 03:27 PM

Great point! No "buyer beware"! You rock Lefty!

Traidmarx · January 27th, 2009, 03:29 PM

if you look on ebay or different mustangs forums you can probably find a used MGW for the same price they want for that shifter....and i looked at the one you posted a link to...its probably not much better than stock in all honesty. and when you get cheaper ones like that, friend of mine bought one for his camaro when he 1st got it. he was at the track powershifted 2nd and stripped the threads on the bolts for the shifter haha.

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Traidmarx

if you look on ebay or different mustangs forums you can probably find a used MGW for the same price they want for that shifter....and i looked at the one you posted a link to...its probably not much better than stock in all honesty. and when you get cheaper ones like that, friend of mine bought one for his camaro when he 1st got it. he was at the track powershifted 2nd and stripped the threads on the bolts for the shifter haha.

I bet that was a bitch

tommyt411 · January 27th, 2009, 03:32 PM

Good point Traidmarx! That is what I was wondering, it looked like they just replace the handle and call it a short-throw! Plus did you see the pictures of the lowest setting? I would have to lean all the way forward to shift into 5th.

Traidmarx · January 27th, 2009, 03:34 PM

yea he came rolling back around with the shifter laying over against the dash haha.

Lefty · January 27th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Yup. Again, try to definitely name brand specific. Don't cut yourself short and/or cut corners

I will guarantee you'll be much happier w/ the crappiest version of a name brand product than say the nicest version of the off brand product.

January 27th, 2009, 02:48 PM	#1
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 164	Short-throw shifter?? Has anyone bought this shifter? I've got a '97 Gt. Mustang Short Throw Sport Shifter (All 83 - Early 01 & 01-04 V6 T-5/T-45 Transmission) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping! It looks and sounds pretty damn descent for the price, however I wanted to check with you guys first... Also, anyone running a STS now: How far is the 5th gear reach? Thanks guys!

January 27th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#2
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	I would go w/ a name brand like Pro 5.0, Steeda, or MGW. __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

January 27th, 2009, 03:07 PM	#3
NMR-2vGT Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 GT Too Slow.... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California/Nebraska Posts: 2,180	I agree, get a different one. I have the MGW and it works great for me __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, Full PI Swap, MGW Shifter, Magnaflow Cat-back, K&N Filter MM Unite For Bubba

January 27th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#4
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	I'm rockin' an MGW and love it! __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

January 27th, 2009, 03:12 PM	#6
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	No sir __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

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January 27th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#5
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 164	How far is the reach? Does it stretch you out when shifting?

January 27th, 2009, 03:13 PM	#7
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 164	Do you have the standard MGW handle or did you upgrade to telescopic handle?

January 27th, 2009, 03:16 PM	#8
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	i've drove all of the following 97 cobra with pro 5.0 97 GT with Steeda tri-ax 99 Cobra with MGW orange handle shifter... i'll tell you that by far the MGW is superior. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

January 27th, 2009, 03:18 PM	#9
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	This is what I have. Mustang Short Throw Shifter The 3650 model (cuz that's for my tranny). That's exactly what it looks like. __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

January 27th, 2009, 03:19 PM	#10
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	link won't come up is it the black or puprle one? __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

January 27th, 2009, 03:20 PM	#11
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	I've got the orange handle. __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

January 27th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#12
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 164	Ok, thanks! I think I'm going to have to suck it up and buy the MGW! Thanks for your help guys!

January 27th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#13
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	No prob. Reps are always appreciated homeslice! __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder

January 27th, 2009, 03:27 PM	#15
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 164	Great point! No "buyer beware"! You rock Lefty!

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January 27th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#16
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	if you look on ebay or different mustangs forums you can probably find a used MGW for the same price they want for that shifter....and i looked at the one you posted a link to...its probably not much better than stock in all honesty. and when you get cheaper ones like that, friend of mine bought one for his camaro when he 1st got it. he was at the track powershifted 2nd and stripped the threads on the bolts for the shifter haha. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

January 27th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#18
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 164	Good point Traidmarx! That is what I was wondering, it looked like they just replace the handle and call it a short-throw! Plus did you see the pictures of the lowest setting? I would have to lean all the way forward to shift into 5th.

January 27th, 2009, 03:34 PM	#19
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,026	yea he came rolling back around with the shifter laying over against the dash haha. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

January 27th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#20
Lefty MM's Most Laid Back '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 13,943	Yup. Again, try to definitely name brand specific. Don't cut yourself short and/or cut corners I will guarantee you'll be much happier w/ the crappiest version of a name brand product than say the nicest version of the off brand product. __________________ MM Cobra Club Co-Founder