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Old 06-15-2008, 03:28 PM
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Default How many hours of labor to install a MGW Short Throw Shifter?

I'm taking it to the dealership (I know, I know) since I'm not confident enough to do it on my own so what would be the absolute MAX they should charge me for this? 2 hours?

I have no performance shops in my area to do it either so it's kind of a last resort but my dealership does warranty anything they install for 12,000 miles so it's a benefit to pay a bit more, i guess.
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Old 06-15-2008, 03:31 PM
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well someone who has experience should be able to perform this in about 1.5 hours and they will have a lift...ppl in there garage on jack stands can take from 2-3 hours so it all depends on there experience and if they have done on b4...
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Old 06-15-2008, 03:43 PM
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i installed my hurst in about 2 hours with jacks.
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:20 PM
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Default RE: How many hours of labor to install a MGW Short Throw Shifter?

It took me about 3 hours to install my MGW, but that included documenting with photos as well.....


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Old 06-15-2008, 04:22 PM
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took me like 1 and a half hrs to install my hurst anddynomat
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Old 06-15-2008, 04:25 PM
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It does not take long at all. I think I spent more time jacking the car up then actually installing the shifter Realistically, 2-3 hours sounds about right for someone doing it on their own. A professional with a lift should take a lot less.

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Old 06-15-2008, 04:26 PM
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I installed my MGW in about 1 1/2 to 2 hrs, on a lift and being slow and careful. I could do it again in 1 hr or less.
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Old 06-15-2008, 06:18 PM
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I had a local transmission shop install an MGW Shifter on my last car (02 Mustang GT). Did it in less than an hour and only charged me 50$.
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Old 06-15-2008, 07:24 PM
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About an hour and a half with jack and stands... You have to get it up off the ground a ways, so a lift is preferred.

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Old 06-15-2008, 08:46 PM
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how much better is a short throw shifter exactly? thinking about a buying a steeda tri ax (i think thats it?) so how much better is it for everyday driving?
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