MGW Gives Us a Look at the 2015 Mustang Stock Shifter and Their Billet Prototype

[SID297]

So through so impressive back door dealings MGW Shifters managed to obtain a factory 2015 Mustang MT-82 shifter before the cars we released for sale. We've been holding these pics for a few days but can finally share them with you. George@MGW had the following to say about Ford's latest wares for the Getrag 6 spd tranny:

The 2015 Mustang shifter is not much of an improvement over the 2011-2014. The reverse lockout design is just not good, VERY flimsy and low tech. Also, the inner bushings are the same as previous and there is no internal springs for better 2-3 gear loading. MGW will have a much better performing alternative this Fall. We are incorporating an amazing new coating technology available to us through our firearms/military contacts. We have also decided to retain the "push down" for reverse design, from the earlier MT-82 models, on our shifter.

The 2015 base is now two pieces, similar to MGW's design for the 2011-2014 Mustang.

However, it still uses the same cheap/thin bushings from the 2011-2014 shifters.

The factory bushings are simply inadequate on a performance vehicle.

The bolts in this pic will allow for the shift lever to be removed from the upper box. Most aftermarket shifters will likely only replace the factory lever.

Here you can see the cheap plastic "pull-up" for reverse mechanism.

I wonder how well that piece will hold up to years of hear and use?

The support arm is now cast into the upper box. The linkage features a cast piece, along even more sections and joints than the previous generation.

So now it's time for a peak behind the curtains at MGW's prototype MT-82 shifter for the 2015 Mustang.


The shift linkage actuator arm is made from steel with a hardened coating from the firearms industry.

The billet shift box features machined bronze bushings for the ultimate in precision shifting.

This shifter will also includes MGW's tunable rear bracket and shift assist springs.

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-SID297:beer:

 

[skwerl]

Pure sex right there. :bowdown:

I wonder if the trans will need to be dropped to access that front bolt on the strut arm.

 

[Zemedici]

Sweet! Looks like a drastic improvement over the borderline inadequate factory design. Nice work MGW!

 

[Todd03Blown]

Holy piece of art that shifter is!! I remember meeting George years ago when they opened up their business. I certainly know what shifter will be going in my '15GT PP, THIS ONE!!

 

[Devious_Snake]

I can't believe ford still insist on providing these crappy shifters....nice job MGW

 

[Mustangfresk196]

Thats a nicely machined piece. I cant wait to see what aftermarket parts come out for these cars. Hopefully some will translate to the 11-14 models.

 

[SID297]

Pure sex right there. :bowdown:

I wonder if the trans will need to be dropped to access that front bolt on the strut arm.

I doubt it. From the looks of it the entire shifter assembly will have to be removed to install any sort of aftermarket unit.

 

[Chameleon76]

Hell yes!

 

[SID297]

Just heard from MGW that the shift linkage will be alloy steel with a nickle boron treatment.

 

[Todd03Blown]

^^^^Very nice!!

 

[Tob]

George has raised the bar extremely high. Our current government will have to intervene somehow and level the playing field so that everybody gets a fair shot.

Thanks for documenting this Travis. Nice to see innovation is still alive and well.

 

[Angry50]

wow I want that for my 12 :-D

 

[acrbill]

Holy crap that looks impressive!

 

[jshen]

Price?

This unit looks amazing....and expensive. Any idea on where this will be price-wise?

 

[scott_0]

MGW does some sick art pieces! so beautiful

 

[SCalla1384]

Pure sex right there. :bowdown:

I wonder if the trans will need to be dropped to access that front bolt on the strut arm.

It shouldnt. I could access mine when I dropped it with the trans up there.

If anything, just drop the crossmember, pain in the ass on you're back but nothing crazy

 

[SID297]

I'm thinking the driveshaft is going to have to come out.

 

[skwerl]

I'm thinking the driveshaft is going to have to come out.

Only 4 bolts to pull the front of the driveshaft. Despite the instructions saying it wasn't necessary, I pulled my driveshaft for my MGW install and again when I installed the Blowfish bracket. No way am I going to manipulate all those little nuts and bolts while trying to squeeze my fingers between the driveshaft and body, then working blind because I can't see what I'm doing.

 

[SID297]

This unit looks amazing....and expensive. Any idea on where this will be price-wise?

Word is that it will be comparable in price to their 2011-2014 shifter.

Only 4 bolts to pull the front of the driveshaft. Despite the instructions saying it wasn't necessary, I pulled my driveshaft for my MGW install and again when I installed the Blowfish bracket. No way am I going to manipulate all those little nuts and bolts while trying to squeeze my fingers between the driveshaft and body, then working blind because I can't see what I'm doing.

I don't think you'll be able to get the stock shifter out of a 2015 with the driveshaft in place.

 

[DHG1078]

Looks like a nice piece! What is the weight differential between the MGW and stock?