short throw shifters?

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 05:49 PM

I'm about to order a tranny kit, clutch, and a short throw.
Just wanted to see what kind of shifters ppl are using, and what they think about them.
I'm looking at the MGW, a lot of ya'll were saying it was great

thanks ya'll
scott

njstang · September 11th, 2009, 05:54 PM

im using a hurst and i like it, but many people will say MGW and untill a few weeks ago i would disagree with them, but i actually installed one on my buddys 01 and test drove it and man MGW is the tits, i actually want to sell my hurst so i can get a MGW lol

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 05:56 PM

haha well hurst was another one i was looking at, so thanks for the input man
does the mgw put the boot at a funny angle? it looks like it would stretch it out kinda weird the way the handle is mounted

njstang · September 11th, 2009, 05:58 PM

the hurst is actually taller than the mgw that i installed, but no its doesnt strech it at all, if anything is causes more slack in the boot since the handle is shorter than oem

zinc02GT · September 11th, 2009, 06:00 PM

Pro 5.0 here. I couldn't be happier

Reloaded · September 11th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Another for the MGW. I LOVE mine. Crisp shifts, nice and short, and just all around very very nice.

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 06:13 PM

good to know, thanks.
I think i'll order that dust boot for it too, looks like it'll seal pretty tight

yeah, the pro 5.0 looks pretty good too, what's special about that "special patented shit mechanism" every site says it, and no one explains it lol
gotta say you have the best icon haha

04N20GT · September 11th, 2009, 06:15 PM

Pro 5.0 here too. I love it. It is shorter than stock, feels very strong and sturdy when you are hitting the gears hard. 2nd to 3rd is effortless when speed shifting. You just slam it forward almost and it goes to 3rd for you. Just cruising around town, just a little nudge with your thumb and first finger puts you in 1,3,5, and a slight pull with even one finger clicks it down to 2,4.

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 06:17 PM

2 for the MGW, it does look pretty good, and i'm picky about where the knob is (i cut and welded my stock one haha) so it's cool that it's completely adjustable
anyone build up their transmission? My 2nd gears been grinding forever (thinking a bent shift fork) so i'm going to go ahead and build it up for the blower motor

bandity2k00 · September 11th, 2009, 06:22 PM

Pro 5.0

Dat patent son

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 06:27 PM

how the handle on 5.0? looks kinda long
any adjustment?

04N20GT · September 11th, 2009, 06:35 PM

The handle is straight up and down, so no bends like some of the others out there, as for moing it up or down, there is if I remember right, three different holes you can use to set the handle hight. I have mine pretty low. I didn't realize how low it was till I drove a stock stick again. The shifter base and the handle are about 1/2 in. thick billit steel I believe, so when you put them together it makes a strong platform. You won't have to worry about it breaking.

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 06:37 PM

yeah the pro 5.0 looks pretty indestructable, tough choice between the mgw and pro 5.0
anyone had experience with both?

02gtmustang · September 11th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Make sure you refill that tranny with some synchromesh....silky smooth shifting...and MGW all the way..... I love how I can adjust the placement and its so nice and close shifting and its not real expensive...get it ...you will not be disapointed

bandity2k00 · September 11th, 2009, 06:47 PM

Its always a battle between pro 5.0 and mgw but id probaly get mgw if i had a choice again but the pro 5.0 was alot cheaper if i remember?? thats why i got it..Its just as good the only down fall is, that it doesnt have any adjustment for the heighth but its nice where it is.

scp616 · September 11th, 2009, 07:14 PM

well thanks for all the input guys! I think i'll go with mgw, i'll let ya'll know what i think when i get it installed!

mrsinister2424 · September 11th, 2009, 07:30 PM

mgw

/thread

Renegaderacer · September 11th, 2009, 07:36 PM

MGW

ive had cars with pro 5.0 steeda tri ax i didnt like either love the mgw, smooth, direct channel for 3rd pro 5.0 is ok.. but it was to notchy for me.

02gtmustang · September 11th, 2009, 07:44 PM

The one thing I'd do...that I really don't know if it be very smart...is put a like...1/2 or 3/4 inch hole thread it and put a plug for tranny fluid changes...I just changed mine and I almost thought I wasn't going to get the shifter off...I had to use a pry bar...which isn't very good...

Renegaderacer · September 11th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by 02gtmustang

The one thing I'd do...that I really don't know if it be very smart...is put a like...1/2 or 3/4 inch hole thread it and put a plug for tranny fluid changes...I just changed mine and I almost thought I wasn't going to get the shifter off...I had to use a pry bar...which isn't very good...

LMFAO damn.......

September 11th, 2009, 05:49 PM	#1
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	short throw shifters? I'm about to order a tranny kit, clutch, and a short throw. Just wanted to see what kind of shifters ppl are using, and what they think about them. I'm looking at the MGW, a lot of ya'll were saying it was great thanks ya'll scott __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 05:56 PM	#3
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha well hurst was another one i was looking at, so thanks for the input man does the mgw put the boot at a funny angle? it looks like it would stretch it out kinda weird the way the handle is mounted __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 06:00 PM	#5
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	Pro 5.0 here. I couldn't be happier __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

September 11th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#7
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	good to know, thanks. I think i'll order that dust boot for it too, looks like it'll seal pretty tight yeah, the pro 5.0 looks pretty good too, what's special about that "special patented shit mechanism" every site says it, and no one explains it lol gotta say you have the best icon haha __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 06:17 PM	#9
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	2 for the MGW, it does look pretty good, and i'm picky about where the knob is (i cut and welded my stock one haha) so it's cool that it's completely adjustable anyone build up their transmission? My 2nd gears been grinding forever (thinking a bent shift fork) so i'm going to go ahead and build it up for the blower motor __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 06:15 PM	#8
04N20GT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.84@108 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 773 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pro 5.0 here too. I love it. It is shorter than stock, feels very strong and sturdy when you are hitting the gears hard. 2nd to 3rd is effortless when speed shifting. You just slam it forward almost and it goes to 3rd for you. Just cruising around town, just a little nudge with your thumb and first finger puts you in 1,3,5, and a slight pull with even one finger clicks it down to 2,4.

September 11th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#10
bandity2k00 Baker Jr. 2002 Mustang GT Coming after build!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gambrills,MD Posts: 2,874 iTrader: 3 reviews	Pro 5.0 Dat patent son __________________ MMR-Modular Mustang Racing Phils Machining-For your ABS Module Delete Manifold! American Muscle-www.Americanmuscle.com HorsePower By Hermonn-TUNER THANKS TO ALL SPONSORS,READY FOR THIS 2012 RACING SEASON!

September 11th, 2009, 06:27 PM	#11
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	how the handle on 5.0? looks kinda long any adjustment? __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#12
04N20GT Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT 12.84@108 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 773 iTrader: 0 reviews	The handle is straight up and down, so no bends like some of the others out there, as for moing it up or down, there is if I remember right, three different holes you can use to set the handle hight. I have mine pretty low. I didn't realize how low it was till I drove a stock stick again. The shifter base and the handle are about 1/2 in. thick billit steel I believe, so when you put them together it makes a strong platform. You won't have to worry about it breaking.

September 11th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#13
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah the pro 5.0 looks pretty indestructable, tough choice between the mgw and pro 5.0 anyone had experience with both? __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#14
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,329 iTrader: 0 reviews	Make sure you refill that tranny with some synchromesh....silky smooth shifting...and MGW all the way..... I love how I can adjust the placement and its so nice and close shifting and its not real expensive...get it ...you will not be disapointed __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

September 11th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#15
bandity2k00 Baker Jr. 2002 Mustang GT Coming after build!! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gambrills,MD Posts: 2,874 iTrader: 3 reviews	Its always a battle between pro 5.0 and mgw but id probaly get mgw if i had a choice again but the pro 5.0 was alot cheaper if i remember?? thats why i got it..Its just as good the only down fall is, that it doesnt have any adjustment for the heighth but its nice where it is. __________________ MMR-Modular Mustang Racing Phils Machining-For your ABS Module Delete Manifold! American Muscle-www.Americanmuscle.com HorsePower By Hermonn-TUNER THANKS TO ALL SPONSORS,READY FOR THIS 2012 RACING SEASON!

September 11th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#16
scp616 Regular 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SC Posts: 326 iTrader: 0 reviews	well thanks for all the input guys! I think i'll go with mgw, i'll let ya'll know what i think when i get it installed! __________________ 02 GT --> long tube headers w/ x pipe and flow masters, throttle body w/ intake plenum, cold air intake, short throw, 255 nitto 555's all around, 373 diff gears, 2 inch lowering kit w/caster camber plates, sony radio working with stock system

September 11th, 2009, 07:30 PM	#17
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	mgw /thread __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

September 11th, 2009, 07:36 PM	#18
Renegaderacer Regular 2003 mustang gt 12.18 @113.22 mph Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bristol va. Posts: 374 iTrader: 0 reviews	MGW ive had cars with pro 5.0 steeda tri ax i didnt like either love the mgw, smooth, direct channel for 3rd pro 5.0 is ok.. but it was to notchy for me. __________________ vortech sq, 3.73 gears, steeda rear lower control arms, j&m upper rear control arms, h&r race springs, mgw short throw, pype o/r x pipe, magnapacks cat back, vortech after cooler, 3.33 pulley vortech mini race bypass valve 410 rwhp 390 rwtq

September 11th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#19
02gtmustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.4@101 wheel spin Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange Grove,TX Posts: 1,329 iTrader: 0 reviews	The one thing I'd do...that I really don't know if it be very smart...is put a like...1/2 or 3/4 inch hole thread it and put a plug for tranny fluid changes...I just changed mine and I almost thought I wasn't going to get the shifter off...I had to use a pry bar...which isn't very good... __________________ 02 GT K&N CAI no cats FRPP drop diablo programmer cherry bomb mufflers MGW short throw shifter TFS UDP's 3.73's... Looking into some shorty headers upper intake got a 75mm tb waiting ... Ironhorsemotorsports.com for all your ford needs!

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