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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:27 PM
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ok guys, got an 04 v6 stang. not sure which tranny it has. what shifter/handle would you recommend??

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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You have a T-5. Look for a T-5/T-45 Shifter.

Check your door tag to double check.

Heres how to decode the tag:
You can look at your door sticker. Its listed in there as well...

Look underneath the Vin for the TR code...decode it as follows:

Transmission

A 5 character value; the first character indicates transmission type, characters 2-5 indicate spring type, Front/Rear.

Transmission Codes
Code Model
P AODE
T AOD
2 (5.0L) M5OD
5 Five-speed manual, T5OD
6 Five-speed manual, T45OD
U Four-speed automatic (4R70W)
K Five-speed manual, Tremec TR-3650
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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yea, i was thinkin it was the T-5. just wasnt sure. what shifter would you recommend??? i want one with REALLY short throws. also is it necessary to replace the gaskets??
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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Go with the MGW shifter and never look back!!!
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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when i had my V6 i put a Steeda Triax in it. i loved it
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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its all preference, so pick what you like me i also like steeda.
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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see i was thinkin this http://www.mustangtuning.com/sttrsht5802v.html
would i NEED to get the gasket???
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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The gasket makes it easier and you wont have as much vibration.
 
Old Oct 16, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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vibration?? and how would it make it easier??

thanx for the help
 
Old Oct 17, 2005 | 08:22 AM
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you dont need it, but it makes it easier becuase instead of applying new silacone all you do is drop the gasket down, mine is fuqed after onyl 5 months on use so i went back to silicone.
 
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