Do any of you have a slight notchiness in your shifter? Ever since I installed this, it seems harder to get into gear. And twice, I had to force it into 1st gear. :dw: I had almost the same problem with a pro 5.0 shifter in my old TA as well.
Guys with pro 5.0 shifter...
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I dont have a 5.0, but have a tri-ax and it is normal to be a bit notchy. when the trany is cold mine is very notchy, but as it warms it smooths right out. You should never have to force it into gear. I would check the install and the bolt stops.
My 5.0 seems a bit notchy at times. But I find that if I press the clutch all the way in it seems to work better. It's weird because I had one in my old 2002 SS Camaro and it was so smooth.
Rio
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i had the same problem when i first installed the pro 5.0, then i realized the boots were causing it to bind.....try removing both boots and shifting it.....if it shifts nice and smooth, then your boots are binding too...just trim them until it shifts smoothly...goodluck
what does a firewall adjuster do?
Firewall adjuster allows one to adjust the point at which the clutch takes hold. By adjusting engagement near the top of the pedal travel you don't have to push in far to shift allowing quicker ones. Recommend a quadrant too that gives a quicker release ratio than stock and replaces the factory plastic one with aluminum. Hope this helps.
Fred K.
Fred K.
Pro 5.0
Like you I had a Pro 5.0 in my Formula (which I loved), so I thought it would be good in the Cobra. I have the same issue as you with the notchy feel. I spoke with Pro 5.0 Friday and they told me to drive it for another week or so and make sure the boot is trimmed properly (it's only in the car two weeks or so). If I still didn't like the feel, I could send it back for a replacement. I have to say it's feeling better (not great yet), but it still isn't notch free.
I heard from others that the had similar feel in theirs (and two guys with a Steeda same deal). Some mentioned the transmission itself as the cause, although my stock shifter wasn't notchy.
Many people have suggested the Quadrant and Firewall adjuster as a fantastic mod. I'll probably do it this weekend.
BTW, I could barely reach it without adding a Tri-Ax handle. The shifter in my Firebird was positioned so much better.
Like you I had a Pro 5.0 in my Formula (which I loved), so I thought it would be good in the Cobra. I have the same issue as you with the notchy feel. I spoke with Pro 5.0 Friday and they told me to drive it for another week or so and make sure the boot is trimmed properly (it's only in the car two weeks or so). If I still didn't like the feel, I could send it back for a replacement. I have to say it's feeling better (not great yet), but it still isn't notch free.
I heard from others that the had similar feel in theirs (and two guys with a Steeda same deal). Some mentioned the transmission itself as the cause, although my stock shifter wasn't notchy.
Many people have suggested the Quadrant and Firewall adjuster as a fantastic mod. I'll probably do it this weekend.
BTW, I could barely reach it without adding a Tri-Ax handle. The shifter in my Firebird was positioned so much better.
I've never had a problem wih my Pro 5.0 shifter . It's alway shifted smooth for me .
gnxs if you really want a good handle go with the MGWLTD shifter handle it compliments the Pro50 very well . You can check them out at www.MGWLTD.com .
gnxs if you really want a good handle go with the MGWLTD shifter handle it compliments the Pro50 very well . You can check them out at www.MGWLTD.com .
Thanks Jeff
Screw the shifter handle, I want the chrome cupholder bezzle!
When I installed my Pro 5.0 I put on the stock shifter handle to compare apples to apples. Compared to the Stock shifter with the stock handle, the stock handle/Pro 5.0 combo shifts much smoother and goes into gear much easier.
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