Texotic

for street use. i want a really short throw, but i want it to be smooth and not feel like i have to force it. i really don't care how much it is, the most i 've seen is like $300 and that's not a problem. originally i was gonna go Hurst because it claims the shortest throw (40% reduction) plus it looks cool. then i saw some posts praising the MGW over the Hurst, but i looked at the MGW and it doesn't have the linkage, it's only the handle part, not the whole shifter. unless it's absolutely pointless, i'd rather replace as much of it as i can. also it needs to be a somewhat easy install because i'll be doing it myself. i've heard good things about the Tri-Ax, the Hurst, and the MGW. which is the best, did i miss any? i just don't want to get stuck with a clunky shifter. any input would be greatly appreciated.

onederful100

word is that MGW orPro 5.0 are the best shifters for short throw and smooth shifting. Hust can be a little stiff. i'm putting in Pro 5.0 in 3 days will post the results.

Eleanor06

The Hurst was a little stiff at first,but it's smooth now with a notchy feel to it.
Installation wasn't that hard,putting it through the trans. tunnel was tight but after that simple.

Soonerman

I can't speak to the MGW or Pro 5.0, but the Hurst shifter has three things going for it. 1) it looks really cool - getting the black ball in about a week. Have the white ball now 2) After a little use, it does free up and works rather smoothly with a notchy feel.For me,it feels like I am racing when I am only cruising down the street. Of course, this one lasts only as long as a little ricer doesn'tchallenge me. 3) It has a pretty short throw Your best choice would probably be to find someone that has had two or more of the shifters and get their insight. [sm=smiley16.gif]

howarmat

Got the hurst a I like it to. I dont need a shifter that shifts like butter, I like the notchiness too!

Eleanor06

+1 to the notchiness...[8D]

Texotic

i'm really leaning Hurst...

sleeper2

I like the Hurst, it is a very positive shifter, and the throw is short. It is NOT smooth like butter, it is a mechanical click-clack. But I think this is a perfect match for this car. It seems to fit the Mustang's personality.

Sleeper2

CliffyDeuce

I got the MGW. Love it. Throw adjustable, so you can set it how you like it. Install wasn't wasn't too hard - did it in the garage w/ car on jackstands (see TacoBill's write-up) and I'm no mechanic. I set it to the middle adjustment on the lower side, and towards the shorter side on top and it's like flicking a switch compared to the stock shifter. I also like that with the stock shifter handle, no one can easily tell I've changed anything.

hotstud737

[ul][*]I have a 2007 mustang gt 5 -speed I thought about going to a 4.56:1 ring and rinon set.Then I can redline in 5 gear about 150. Would that be a good idea[/ul]