T-5 shifter question
#1
T-5 shifter question
When I tore my T-5 apart to rebuild it, I noticed the shifter (which looks like a stocker to me) has the Hurst logo on it. Were Hurst shifters stock, or is this an upgrade? If it is an upgrade, is it a good one?
This is my first rodeo with a T-5, so if this is a stupid question, take it easy on me.
This is my first rodeo with a T-5, so if this is a stupid question, take it easy on me.
#3
No, Hurt shifters were not stock. I'd recommend a better aftermarket shifter, like a Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri-Ax. T5's need something with adjustable shift stops to keep from overshifting and bending shift forks. My roommate put a Pro 5.0 in his WS6 T/A and we were very happy with it. I recently dropped a Tri-Ax in my '90 GT project, but it's not on the road yet. It does feel great with the engine off, though
#7
Oh, hm. I've seen a couple without shift stops, but if yours has them, good enough. Definitely better than the crappy stock shifter. I'd still recommend a Pro 5.0 or Tri-Ax because they feel sooooo much better, but that's personal preference
#8
if it doesn't spin, something's wrong. make sure you don't have reverse partially engaged or have two different gears engaged. also make sure you engaged the shift mechanism correctly in the synchro carriers (whatever they're called).
#9
I'll try to get a picture tonight. The transmission is a 1986 model (265 ft. lb.) so I'm thinking it WAS an upgrade in the 80's. I can't find a picture that looks like it on the web.