The Official MGW Shifter Thread.

[TRBO VNM]

it is very quiet with or without bob's gasket. I have had it on with both. I also drove around for about a week without the plastic console part installed because I wanted to change the handle position a few times and it wasn't loud at all. you could hear a bit more noise, but nothing major at all and definitely quieter than other aftermarket shifters.

 

[jackers]

I recommend changing your tranny fluid when you change the shifter. It is easy to refill the tranny from the top once the shifter is off.

 

[StngStr]

I just installed mine today and the blue handle is too short for my stubby arms. Will MGW exchange the blue one i got for a red one? Or, does anyone have the red one and want to trade for my blue?

 

[04cobratorchred]

No MGW will not do that i don't think. I had the same problem with the blue handle so i just bought the red one off a member here.

 

[WS6JJP]

I recommend changing your tranny fluid when you change the shifter. It is easy to refill the tranny from the top once the shifter is off.

now thats a GOOD idea!! too bad ive already done mine but for anyone who hasnt changed the fluid yet, thats the time to do it.

 

[StngStr]

Ok...how much fluid do I need, what kind is the best, and where is the drain?

 

[HISSMAN]

I only had 2,000 miles on the clock during the swap, so there was no way was going to change the tranny fluid yet, but that is great advice.

 

[SICKBOY]

make this thread a sticky at the top ..

 

[HISSMAN]

I think that for now it is just best to keep this thread floating. There are so many stickies that I have a feeling it will be lost. I will find somewhere appropriate for it soon however.

 

[jackers]

Ok...how much fluid do I need, what kind is the best, and where is the drain?

Here is a quick write up I did. Hope it helps.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=152329

 

[HISSMAN]

Good write-up on the fluid change Jackers.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

Excellent write up .... and thread!!!!

I really need to get one of these shifters SOON!!!
The GM syncromesh fluid(fantastic reputation) + Friction modifier(Ford part # XL3), is also something I WILL be doing...

I have yet to hear anything but RAVE REVIEWS!!! about both George.... And this new shifter!!!

I felt one of the 5 speed (GT) versions...

And it was like ...

No shifter I have ever shifted!!!

Incredibly precise, and smooth...

Have not heard one yet ... but all the guys I talked to that had one, said the same thing...

WAY QUIETER!!!

Nice :rockon:

Jimmy :thumbsup:

 

[HISSMAN]

Thanks Jimmy. :thumbsup:

 

[SnakeBit]

I had a Pro 5.0 shifter on my 98 and a Tri-Ax on the 03. By far, the MGW shifter is better than all of the above in terms of smoothness and ease of going into gear. Much quieter than either of the above and maybe a bit quieter than the stock shifter (it's close), but way smoother than the stocker.

So far, I've only used the longer handle, but I will try the shorter one directly. Major props to George for this piece. Very nice work and it's a damn shame to cover it up with the console cause it looks so good.

 

[mike79]

Why didnt you set the stop bolts?

 

[HISSMAN]

Tremec, and George from MGW recommend not using them on the t-56.

 

[Wings65288]

very nice write-up, thanks man this was great. oh i'm 5'10'', should i probably go with the red shifter? even tho this car will be at the track quite a bit and i don't have any problems shifting, i'm just looking for a shorter throw. thanks again

 

[HISSMAN]

If you get the blue shifter, and not the red shifter you may never know the difference. It is very slight. The red is just more comfortable.

 

[04cobratorchred]

I have the MGW and I always had the short blue on it and last week I bought the long red from a member here. Well I put it on today and man I tell you what its like a different shifter. I love the feel of it a lot better. I thought I would like the short blue better but now with the red there is no comparison. For a everyday driver I think most people will like the red better JMO.

 

[GTE]

Agreed. Just installed mine a few days ago with the red handle. A little notchy right now, but I heard that it smooths out over time. I can't even descibe the 2-3 shift. So much easier and direct. As quiet as stock, but it does vibrate a little.

Brother has a 98 Cobra with the Steeda shifter & he said that if he was to do it again, he would buy the MGW.