Short throw shifter advice...

BrandonJD25 · 01-09-2008, 10:30 AM

Ok guys, wanna swap my stock shifter for a short throw (02 gt)...

i had a 98 v6 that had a steeda short throw (not sure which one, .it was in when i got it), but i didn't really like it too much...seemed kinda clunky.

what's a good one to look for. lookin into a pro 5.0 or hurst...any opinions here?

bassman97 · 01-09-2008, 12:10 PM

All shifters will make shifting seem more clunkier compared to stock since the throw is shorter and there's not isolator in the stick. For me, it's Hurst FTW.

B-rett · 01-09-2008, 12:31 PM

just put in mgw and love it

zigzagg321 · 01-09-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B-rett

just put in mgw and love it

yup. cant do any better than the mgw...buy it, you will thank us later.

gotMACH04 · 01-10-2008, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zigzagg321

yup. cant do any better than the mgw...buy it, you will thank us later.

+1

AussieTE50 · 01-10-2008, 08:34 PM

What is the advantage of the MGW over the others? smoothers? quieter? shorter throw?

gotMACH04 · 01-10-2008, 09:08 PM

yes, yes, and yes
also more adjustability w/ the handle

bullitt1222 · 01-14-2008, 10:00 PM

i have a hurst. my car is an everyday driver and it does not bother me.

bassman97 · 01-15-2008, 08:37 AM

If you don't want to hear the tranny, a short throw shifter is not for you. If you don't want increased effort or notchiness (an inherent characteristic of TREMEC transmissions), a short throw shifter is not for you. However, if you drive your car the way it should (not like an "investment" but like a muscle car), then a short throw shifter is mandatory. As for advantages for the MGW vs. the others, the only advantage is it's adjustability. Otherwise, it has the same exact features as everyone else (adjustable neutral bias spring, shorter throw, shift stops, etc.). The reason why I went w/ Hurst is because I chose it w/ a different stick that would fit me better and also because nothing says muscle like a Hurst shifter in your car topped a/ a chrome stick and white ball.

Dangan · 01-18-2008, 01:32 AM

I have a Tri-Ax and love it.

PureStang · 01-18-2008, 01:00 PM

hurst here with the mgw blue handle. you cannot go wrong with a hurst in a mustang. its like peanut butter and jelly. it just goes together. as to my knowledge...my shifter has one of the shortest throws and ease to shift (from my experience with other similar mustang)

BrandonJD25 · 02-05-2008, 05:55 AM

awesome guys...did some lookin around and the MGW deff looks like the one.

BlackTang01 · 02-05-2008, 10:15 AM

I put the roush short shift in my car,the wife hated it.I loved the look and the feel..BUT..Its her every day driveing car,so i had to put it back to stock..I think its time to get my own tang...lol..

BrandonJD25 · 02-05-2008, 10:24 AM

haha yah man. i want to keep the clean stock look. i love the leather wrapped knob, and the boot makes it it look nice too.

01-09-2008, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
BrandonJD25 '02 GT...New Project Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 88	Short throw shifter advice... Ok guys, wanna swap my stock shifter for a short throw (02 gt)... i had a 98 v6 that had a steeda short throw (not sure which one, .it was in when i got it), but i didn't really like it too much...seemed kinda clunky. what's a good one to look for. lookin into a pro 5.0 or hurst...any opinions here?

01-09-2008, 12:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,639	just put in mgw and love it __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

01-10-2008, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
gotMACH04 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbia,KY Posts: 516	yes, yes, and yes also more adjustability w/ the handle __________________ 2004 AB Mach 1 - Hooker L/T's, Hooker O/R X, SLP LM II Catback, MGW Shifter, FRPP 4.10's, Eibach Pro-Kit, JLT CAI, SLP line lock, X-CAL 2 Custom Tune By Greg Mayton @ SpeedyDyno

01-18-2008, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
PureStang WE ARE PENNSTATE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Downingtown/West Chester, PA Posts: 4,954	hurst here with the mgw blue handle. you cannot go wrong with a hurst in a mustang. its like peanut butter and jelly. it just goes together. as to my knowledge...my shifter has one of the shortest throws and ease to shift (from my experience with other similar mustang) __________________ Brandon J My Ride sig by purestang

02-05-2008, 05:55 AM	#12 (permalink)
BrandonJD25 '02 GT...New Project Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 88	awesome guys...did some lookin around and the MGW deff looks like the one. __________________ '02 GT: Mineral Gray Work in progress... Exterior: black bullett wheels, mach1 chin spoiler, mach1 grille delete, shorty antenna, bumper letter inserts Intake: MAC cai, BBK 75mm tb, C&L plenum Exhaust: Flowmaster 40s Transmission: MGW sts More to come....

01-09-2008, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,497	All shifters will make shifting seem more clunkier compared to stock since the throw is shorter and there's not isolator in the stick. For me, it's Hurst FTW.

01-10-2008, 08:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
AussieTE50 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4	What is the advantage of the MGW over the others? smoothers? quieter? shorter throw?

01-14-2008, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt1222 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 12	i have a hurst. my car is an everyday driver and it does not bother me.

01-15-2008, 08:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,497	If you don't want to hear the tranny, a short throw shifter is not for you. If you don't want increased effort or notchiness (an inherent characteristic of TREMEC transmissions), a short throw shifter is not for you. However, if you drive your car the way it should (not like an "investment" but like a muscle car), then a short throw shifter is mandatory. As for advantages for the MGW vs. the others, the only advantage is it's adjustability. Otherwise, it has the same exact features as everyone else (adjustable neutral bias spring, shorter throw, shift stops, etc.). The reason why I went w/ Hurst is because I chose it w/ a different stick that would fit me better and also because nothing says muscle like a Hurst shifter in your car topped a/ a chrome stick and white ball.

01-18-2008, 01:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dangan Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 32	I have a Tri-Ax and love it.

02-05-2008, 10:15 AM	#13 (permalink)
BlackTang01 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Merced California Posts: 58	I put the roush short shift in my car,the wife hated it.I loved the look and the feel..BUT..Its her every day driveing car,so i had to put it back to stock..I think its time to get my own tang...lol.. __________________ --=BT01=--

02-05-2008, 10:24 AM	#14 (permalink)
BrandonJD25 '02 GT...New Project Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 88	haha yah man. i want to keep the clean stock look. i love the leather wrapped knob, and the boot makes it it look nice too. __________________ '02 GT: Mineral Gray Work in progress... Exterior: black bullett wheels, mach1 chin spoiler, mach1 grille delete, shorty antenna, bumper letter inserts Intake: MAC cai, BBK 75mm tb, C&L plenum Exhaust: Flowmaster 40s Transmission: MGW sts More to come....

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