A couple of friends have been telling me to change my shifter. They say if you ever run it on the track it will save your transmission. I was like 'huh'? So is it a good thing to do and why and change it to what, if so?
Thanks,
P&V
Thanks,
P&V
why should I change my stock shifter?
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Once you change it to a Tri-Ax (my choice) or Pro 5.0, you will understand. There is no comparison between those and the mushy stocker.
Agree with mosconiac.
The biggest reason (IMHO) is to keep from jamming first or fifth gear when you get excited out of second looking for third. Plus it improves the overall "feel" of the car. Only draw back is it's a little noisier but check out my exhaust, like extra transmission noise is going to bother me!
The biggest reason (IMHO) is to keep from jamming first or fifth gear when you get excited out of second looking for third. Plus it improves the overall "feel" of the car. Only draw back is it's a little noisier but check out my exhaust, like extra transmission noise is going to bother me!
Ha, perfect timing on this thread
I was just explaining why we need a aftermarket shifter to the wife. She is afraid I'll go mod crazy on our '04 like I (sorta) did on our '01. Then I see this thread & show it to her. I'll show it again when there is more responses to it & she will see that about everybody recommends this mod.
Benefits are:
Improved shifting, getting into gear is much easier.
Better shifter handle location, especially when you use a handle like the MGW or the UPR.
Stop bolts, help protect the tranny, you can slam it into gear & still have no worries.
The only drawback is that it will transmit some more noise into the cabin, but there are tricks to help quiet it down some like useing gasket material instead of the sealant & use rubber washers or gasket material between the shifter & handle.
Aftermarket exhaust helps also.
I'll be getting the Pro 5.0 & the MGW handle. The Steeda tri ax is another fine shifter. You can't go wrong with either choice, IMO.
I was just explaining why we need a aftermarket shifter to the wife. She is afraid I'll go mod crazy on our '04 like I (sorta) did on our '01. Then I see this thread & show it to her. I'll show it again when there is more responses to it & she will see that about everybody recommends this mod.
Benefits are:
Improved shifting, getting into gear is much easier.
Better shifter handle location, especially when you use a handle like the MGW or the UPR.
Stop bolts, help protect the tranny, you can slam it into gear & still have no worries.
The only drawback is that it will transmit some more noise into the cabin, but there are tricks to help quiet it down some like useing gasket material instead of the sealant & use rubber washers or gasket material between the shifter & handle.
Aftermarket exhaust helps also.
I'll be getting the Pro 5.0 & the MGW handle. The Steeda tri ax is another fine shifter. You can't go wrong with either choice, IMO.
Aside from maybe the CAI, changing the stock shifter is the second best mod. You'll understand why after you do it. Makes for a much easier shift in these cars. I have the Pro 5.0 with the larger shift handle and I love it.
I am on my 5th Mustang:
'98 Coupe
'99 GT
'01 GT
'03 Cobra
'04 Cobra
All except the '98 have had aftermarket shifters. I've used Pro 5.0 and Steeda Triax. I've had to get new ones each time (except for the '04 I was able to use my triax from the '03), and each time, I have to tell you that this should be your very first mod that you make. It will NOT void your warranty. It makes shifting ENORMOUSLY easier, and even makes the 2-3 shift manageable under pressure. The aftermarket shifters have springs that help center it during shifting. They provide a very positive, locking feel; you know what gear you're in.
In my humble opinion, they are the very FIRST mod that should be made. I think GTs and Cobras should all come with one form or another of aftermarket shifter. When you go to race some chebby and lose 'cause you missed a shift, you'll be knocking people over to get one.
Good luck!
:rockon:
'98 Coupe
'99 GT
'01 GT
'03 Cobra
'04 Cobra
All except the '98 have had aftermarket shifters. I've used Pro 5.0 and Steeda Triax. I've had to get new ones each time (except for the '04 I was able to use my triax from the '03), and each time, I have to tell you that this should be your very first mod that you make. It will NOT void your warranty. It makes shifting ENORMOUSLY easier, and even makes the 2-3 shift manageable under pressure. The aftermarket shifters have springs that help center it during shifting. They provide a very positive, locking feel; you know what gear you're in.
In my humble opinion, they are the very FIRST mod that should be made. I think GTs and Cobras should all come with one form or another of aftermarket shifter. When you go to race some chebby and lose 'cause you missed a shift, you'll be knocking people over to get one.
Good luck!
:rockon:
Yes it can save the tranny! On my first drag pass with the Cobra, I missed third gear and went back into first at 70+ mph .
When I released the clutch the wheels started hopping like mad and I thought something was going to break.The next day I ordered the Blu Thunder shifter from UPR. NO REGRETS!!!
no regrets here from the tri-ax...do it!!
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The stock shifter is a POS. You won't realize it until you DRIVE one with an aftermarket shifter.
Here's what you gotta do:
Shifter -> handle/knob -> fluid -> quadrant/firewall adjuster
My setup is:
Shifter: Pro 5.0
Handle: Kona Racing Titanium (reduces vibration, shorter than Tri-Ax handle, closer to driver than Pro 5.0 handle)
Knob: MGW Cobra Gripper
Fluid: Royal Purple Syncromax
Soon- Steeda double-hook quad. and FW adjuster
Here's what you gotta do:
Shifter -> handle/knob -> fluid -> quadrant/firewall adjuster
My setup is:
Shifter: Pro 5.0
Handle: Kona Racing Titanium (reduces vibration, shorter than Tri-Ax handle, closer to driver than Pro 5.0 handle)
Knob: MGW Cobra Gripper
Fluid: Royal Purple Syncromax
Soon- Steeda double-hook quad. and FW adjuster
What mosconiac said
I've had my stock shifter in and out twice. Had two TriAxs. It's a nice mod but I honestly didn't see a world of difference between the stock shifter and the TriAx. Someone on this forum used the MGW handle with his stock shifter and he swore it worked just as good. I'm still using the TriAx and like it, but a better first mod in my opinion would be a new shift quadrant and firewall adjuster. Then the shifter. Forget the fluid in my opinion. I did it and I'm back to the stock fluid. Much smoother now. JMO.
Also the T56 has built in stops, according to Tremec. If you install an aftermarket shifter they recomend removing the stops. D.D. Performance who sells parts for the tremecs including cryoed(sp?) parts, recomends keeping them to stop from messing up the slidders. Go figure. I wonder who SVT would go with in a warrenty sittuation??
Ok, how about pro's and cons between shifters.. the search is down and I am interested in a shifter, but I dont know which one to go with. I heard one you have to cut the rubber boot or something, cant remember.. anyone?
Thanks!
Thanks!
I have the Blue Thunder with MGW handel and like it. No cutting the rubber boot either.
The stock shifter is like holding a hand full of wet noodles. Tri-ax and the pro 5.0 are both great pieces. Makes it feel like your driving another car.
cobraracer46
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I 've driven Cobra's with aftermarket shifters and I prefer the stock unit because the tri ax, pro 50 I tried felt way too harsh. I have no complaints at all with the stock unit.
I would have to agree ^^ I think my stock shifter feels just as good as the pro 5.0 on my gt
Marc
Marc
Is the UPR shifter essentially the Tri-Ax?
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