imkman

Hi guys

This car is primarily for the track but will still be streeted on weekends not at the track. Its a 2005 mustang GT manual.
I am considering upgrading the shifter because ill be pulling out the driveshaft anyways and don’t want to do it twice down the road.
The question is will the upgraded shifter make any real difference worth the $300+ dollars and which is preferred?
I am aware of about 5 companies that make them but would rather hear which one you guys feel is the best.

All input helps
Thanks
Kris

BadSteed

I love my Hurst Billit short throw shifter, Change the feel of the cars shifting, Has a very short throw. Easy install without dropping the drive shaft. about $210 shipped from Summit. Came with a white ball, Shifter ****. Draw back is a little more road noise, But I would recomend it to anyone!

foolio2k4

Went from steeda tri-ax back to stock. Hated it. Too much noise and notchy. Love the buttery smoothness of stock during normal driving. Sucks at WOT cuz it doesnt feel like its in gear sometimes.

Snakebite64

Loved my Steeda tri-ax in the 05gt. Third gear in a stocker was as vague as a politician and sure the tri-ax is notchy but it finds the gear you need every time.

PremiumSilver

Get the MGW and be done with it. I love mine and I've never heard any complaints from anyone else. You can adjust the shortness of the throw to your liking and you will NEVER miss a gear. I was a little uneasy about spending $300 on a shifter when there are less expensive ones out there, but I bought it and I have no regrets.

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang2005_shifter.shtml

East87

+1 PremiumSilver

MGW or go home.

It's one of those mods you'll always feel every time you drive, no matter what else is done to the car...like gears.

157dB

No need to pull the driveshaft for shifter upgrade.
Do it and do it quick.
Life is short and the OEM long throw is just not for you.
Its worth the $300 unlike a $300 Throttle Body.
Steeda TriAx notchy.
Hurst makes a mean billit aluminum one...
MGW FTW.

Kotobuki

I love my Hurst Comp/Plus. I think it's got the best looks of any of them, plus the heritage... and it works great for me. The new Billet/Plus can be had at some places for a very slight premium over the original Comp/Plus, and I might (if I had to do it again) be tempted to go with it. In any case, whatever you choose will be better than stock if you want to shorten up the throws. And actually being able to get to the climate controls with the shifter in 1/3/5 is completely worth the cost of any of them.

BruceH

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09BlueDevil

I was also looking at upgrading my shifter and liked what i found on the mgw. It seems to be the preferred one here so i think i made my decision thanks guys