MGW shifter

AFtriathlete · April 20th, 2007, 09:10 AM

I put the new MGW short throw shifter on my car about 2 weeks ago now, here's the low down.

Total cost: $260, including shipping and including a really sweet GT logo shift knob.

Installation: Instructions were very detailed, luckily I didn't have to bother with the shift stops because I have the T-3650 tranny, so I just took the screws out completely as the instructions recommended. Total install time: 1:15, including scraping off the old silicon gasket with kitchen tools (I didn't have a razor blade).

First Impressions: This shifter is bulletproof. I first noticed just how rock solid it feels, and the lever is pretty adjustable, so I have it sitting close enough to me that to get it in 5th I don't have to lean forward at all. Upshifts and downshifts only require a flick of the wrist. Has taken some getting used to after the stock shifter, as in, it takes a little more force to get it over into first gear, and I've noticed that if I'm lazy, I'll miss 2nd and hit 4th, but I'm getting used to it now and it's happening less and less. And the 2nd to 3rd shift is nice and smooth.

Overall: Great shifter, I'm really impressed. I feel like I could hit it with a hammer and it would still work perfectly. It's quiet too, it didn't increase the interior noise level at all over the stock shifter.

geoffav · June 24th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Very good review. My experience is much the same.

I have one in my 04 Mach1 and 02 GT TT mod'd car. Excellent quality for all of their stuff and good people to deal with.

Mustangfan99 · August 8th, 2007, 01:10 PM

I put one in my dad's 05gt. its a real champ. fairly easy install, and rock solid shifts, you wont miss a 2nd to 3rd shift with this baby in your car. I love the fact you can ajust the lenghts of the shifts. I think it is even quieter inside the car with the mgw, it is by far in my opinion the best shifter on the market, period.

99RioGT · September 9th, 2010, 11:10 AM

I've had my mgw on for a few months now. I'm very happy with it.

99RioGT · September 9th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Oh, and I got the pony shift knob from MGW as well. It is very nice and comfortable.

Mach1cz23 · November 7th, 2010, 07:46 PM

Has me sold!

B's04gt · December 31st, 2010, 01:16 AM

Definitly thinking about picking one up after these reviews.

Jimmyc206 · December 31st, 2010, 03:56 AM

Whats the best source for the MGW? Anyone know of any place we get a hookup for MM?

black00gt · December 31st, 2010, 04:25 AM

As far as i know the only place to get mgw products are off of the mgw website. Have had mine for quite sometime and I still love it.

TorqueO · December 31st, 2010, 06:24 AM

wow April of 07 lol...yep i am looking to install one in my Mustang next month. I will do a first hand comparison and post it between the Steeda Tri-Ax, which is in there now, and the MGW.

Jimmyc206 · January 1st, 2011, 05:11 AM

Sounds good. What are you going to do with the one you dont leave installed?

TorqueO · January 1st, 2011, 08:47 AM

Going to sell the one that I do not want.

Jimmyc206 · January 2nd, 2011, 07:18 AM

let me know

Everett · January 2nd, 2011, 07:26 AM

I have no experience with the mgw but I do have a tri-ax and it is amazing.

codycat91 · January 13th, 2011, 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by TorqueO

Going to sell the one that I do not want.

Please let me know too. Im lookin for a shifter thats cheaper than brand new

codycat91 · January 13th, 2011, 12:57 AM

Can you guys please post some pics of it?

April 20th, 2007, 09:10 AM	#1
AFtriathlete Regular 2004 Mustang GT vert 426 rwhp, 446 ft-lbs Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	MGW shifter I put the new MGW short throw shifter on my car about 2 weeks ago now, here's the low down. Total cost: $260, including shipping and including a really sweet GT logo shift knob. Installation: Instructions were very detailed, luckily I didn't have to bother with the shift stops because I have the T-3650 tranny, so I just took the screws out completely as the instructions recommended. Total install time: 1:15, including scraping off the old silicon gasket with kitchen tools (I didn't have a razor blade). First Impressions: This shifter is bulletproof. I first noticed just how rock solid it feels, and the lever is pretty adjustable, so I have it sitting close enough to me that to get it in 5th I don't have to lean forward at all. Upshifts and downshifts only require a flick of the wrist. Has taken some getting used to after the stock shifter, as in, it takes a little more force to get it over into first gear, and I've noticed that if I'm lazy, I'll miss 2nd and hit 4th, but I'm getting used to it now and it's happening less and less. And the 2nd to 3rd shift is nice and smooth. Overall: Great shifter, I'm really impressed. I feel like I could hit it with a hammer and it would still work perfectly. It's quiet too, it didn't increase the interior noise level at all over the stock shifter.

August 8th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#3
Mustangfan99 Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put one in my dad's 05gt. its a real champ. fairly easy install, and rock solid shifts, you wont miss a 2nd to 3rd shift with this baby in your car. I love the fact you can ajust the lenghts of the shifts. I think it is even quieter inside the car with the mgw, it is by far in my opinion the best shifter on the market, period. __________________ V6 power!

December 31st, 2010, 04:25 AM	#9
black00gt Regular 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 141 iTrader: 0 reviews	As far as i know the only place to get mgw products are off of the mgw website. Have had mine for quite sometime and I still love it. __________________

January 2nd, 2011, 07:26 AM	#14
Everett Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 gt Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Saskatoon Posts: 1,053 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 2 reviews	I have no experience with the mgw but I do have a tri-ax and it is amazing. __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 3 centerforce dual friction,.100 shot freeflow exhaust,70mm accufab tb,professional products plenum, tri ax,3.90s amazing how fast you can go when the road never curves .....lighting up the Canadian prairie

January 13th, 2011, 12:57 AM	#16
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,510 iTrader: 10 reviews	Can you guys please post some pics of it? __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

June 24th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#2
geoffav Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Very good review. My experience is much the same. I have one in my 04 Mach1 and 02 GT TT mod'd car. Excellent quality for all of their stuff and good people to deal with.

September 9th, 2010, 11:10 AM	#4
99RioGT Regular 1999 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 124 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've had my mgw on for a few months now. I'm very happy with it.

November 7th, 2010, 07:46 PM	#6
Mach1cz23 Newbie 2003 AB Mach 1 no times yet Join Date: May 2010 Location: mile high Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 reviews	Has me sold!

December 31st, 2010, 01:16 AM	#7
B's04gt Wyatt's #1 Slut 2004 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 8,506 iTrader: 1 reviews	Definitly thinking about picking one up after these reviews.

December 31st, 2010, 06:24 AM	#10
TorqueO Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow April of 07 lol...yep i am looking to install one in my Mustang next month. I will do a first hand comparison and post it between the Steeda Tri-Ax, which is in there now, and the MGW.

January 1st, 2011, 08:47 AM	#12
TorqueO Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 reviews	Going to sell the one that I do not want.

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