brucespot

I have a 2004 mustang gt and I want to get a new shifter. It is a 5spd and I was wondering if I can put it in by removing the boot and there is 8 allen screws around the boot at its base. Are they removeable? Is this an easy job?

@004 mustang GT
Flowmaster super 40s
k&N air filter/air scilencer delete
Diablo sport Tune
4.10 gears

jjtgiants

I don't have any mechanical skills at all and I put a steeda tri-ax in my stang. You might run into a little trouble and frustration after you get all the scews out and have to pry off the old shifter. It took me a while to pry it off, but other than that it was pretty easy.

owentl

Shifter install is VERY easy, I did mine in less than an hour. If you do some searching on the internet there are some nice instructions w/ pictures.

I install a Tri-Ax and the instructions that came with it were also very good.

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2000 Convertible GT

Installed:
[size=1]- Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda Underdrive Pulleys, Flowmaster 40 series weld-ins, Steeda Sport Springs, Tokico "Mach 1" struts/shocks, Steeda CAI, Dragon Plenum, Accufab 70mm TB, Steeda Strut Tower Brace, Grille Delete, xcal2 dyno tune

254.66 RWHP 297.80 TQ on 89 Octane

brucespot

Why do they call it a tri-ax shifter? does it shift any different than a stock shifter?

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2004 Mustang GT Premium/5-Speed
Hurst Pistol Grip Shifter w/nitrous Button on Top
150 Shot, Complete Wet Cold Fusion Nitrous System
BBK tuned headers and H-pipe to 18" cherry bombs
Steel forged Bottom End
Patrick racing Heads
Steeda underdrive pullies
BBK cold air intake
BBk CAI and Trick flow Plenum,70mm throttle body
Front Sway Bar Removed
Steeda Tri-ax Shifter
Billit fuel cap
Rear Seat Delete
Diablo Tune,275 Avons,4.10s

owentl

I think Tri-ax is just the name of their line of shifters.

It still shifts like the stock shifter, but it is a short throw shifter (like all aftermarket shifters). The Tri-ax is adjustable, so you can adjust the amount of throw you want. When I installed mine I left it on the longer throw for awhile and then switched it shorter, it is all a matter of preference. It is also a LOT quicker to shift between gears and is a lot firmer. The stock shifter is rather spongy.

I have not used any of the other shifters on the market, I had just heard really good things about the Steeda so that is what I went with. If you are in a club, you might ask others to see what they like and if you can drive their cars (yea I know fat chance!! )

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2000 Convertible GT

Installed:
[size=1]- Steeda Tri-Ax, Steeda Underdrive Pulleys, Flowmaster 40 series weld-ins, Steeda Sport Springs, Tokico "Mach 1" struts/shocks, Steeda CAI, Dragon Plenum, Accufab 70mm TB, Steeda Strut Tower Brace, Grille Delete, xcal2 dyno tune

254.66 RWHP 297.80 TQ on 89 Octane

brucespot

Thanks man...

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2004 Mustang GT Premium/5-Speed
Hurst Pistol Grip Shifter w/nitrous Button on Top
150 Shot, Complete Wet Cold Fusion Nitrous System
BBK tuned headers and H-pipe to 18" cherry bombs
Steel forged Bottom End
Patrick racing Heads
Steeda underdrive pullies
BBK cold air intake
BBk CAI and Trick flow Plenum,70mm throttle body
Front Sway Bar Removed
Steeda Tri-ax Shifter
Billit fuel cap
Rear Seat Delete
Diablo Tune,275 Avons,4.10s

w01stang

http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/shift1.htm
try this link from mustang world

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Installed: Ford C Springs, Mach1 chin & grille delete, SLP Cat-back, Bilstein shocks, UPR short shifter, Steeda CAI, Steeda Underdrive Pully, SCT tunerII, 5.0 Forged Stoker Kit

Future: Upgrade suspension and brakes, new Heads, Kenne Bell SC

w01stang

or try this one

http://www.uprproducts.com/PDF/_vti_cnf/BTS_T5.pdf

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Installed: Ford C Springs, Mach1 chin & grille delete, SLP Cat-back, Bilstein shocks, UPR short shifter, Steeda CAI, Steeda Underdrive Pully, SCT tunerII, 5.0 Forged Stoker Kit

Future: Upgrade suspension and brakes, new Heads, Kenne Bell SC