short throw shifters
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From: DBN, MI
short throw shifters
I'm getting a stick shift soon and am trying to plan ahead for the money that my mods will be. The easy answer is the hurts but who has short throws, how hard to install and what kind (brand) is it? Did it help?
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RE: short throw shifters
Had the hurst shifter and removed it, replaced with a Pro 5.0. Hurst looks great but I was not happy with the way that it worked, and to be honest I am still not thrilled with the Pro5.0
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From: Sterling Heights, MI
RE: short throw shifters
If you like the look of it, a Hurst shifter is a good cheap one to get. MGW is probably the best and most customizable but it is pretty expensive compared to others. The install is easy, I did mine in a little under and hour with a set of ramps in my driveway.
Don't you have a V6? I know Hurst makes a shifter for V6's, but I'm pretty sure that MGW's only work on GT's.
Don't you have a V6? I know Hurst makes a shifter for V6's, but I'm pretty sure that MGW's only work on GT's.
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RE: short throw shifters
ORIGINAL: acascianelli
If you like the look of it, a Hurst shifter is a good cheap one to get. MGW is probably the best and most customizable but it is pretty expensive compared to others. The install is easy, I did mine in a little under and hour with a set of ramps in my driveway.
Don't you have a V6? I know Hurst makes a shifter for V6's, but I'm pretty sure that MGW's only work on GT's.
If you like the look of it, a Hurst shifter is a good cheap one to get. MGW is probably the best and most customizable but it is pretty expensive compared to others. The install is easy, I did mine in a little under and hour with a set of ramps in my driveway.
Don't you have a V6? I know Hurst makes a shifter for V6's, but I'm pretty sure that MGW's only work on GT's.
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RE: short throw shifters
he said he about to buy a stick shift so my guess since he in the 4.6l sec is he about to buy a GT.
But im also looking into a short throw shifter now that i go to the track alot(still suck, lol.)
But im also looking into a short throw shifter now that i go to the track alot(still suck, lol.)
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From: DBN, MI
RE: short throw shifters
Well thanks for the info so far guys, yes I plan on getting a stick soon. I am not at the track alot so is the short throw really that big a difference. I haven't had to deal with this ina long time so I'm guessing with the popularity of these short throws its very helpful. Oh I will be needing the short throw for the V8 too.[sm=burnout.gif][sm=happy046.gif]
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RE: short throw shifters
my pro 5.0 is great. stiff going into 5th and reverse, but i think that's bc its better shifting from 2nd to 3rd so 5th is sort of sacrificed. others like Sactown have had problems as he mentioned w/ the pro 5.0. but nothing but good about the MGW. also my stock shifter **** didnt fit, so now i got a hurst T-handle on the pro 5.0 shifter.
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RE: short throw shifters
I had a Hurst for about 2 years but it got VERY stiff for some reason after installing an aftermarket clutch/flywheel and aluminum driveshaft (coincidence, I'm sure). I put the factory one back in and now just need to bleed the clutch properly....
John
John