nice write up sid.
after seeing this, it makes me think the transmission problems we all hear about, derive from the stock shifter and not the transmission itself. My complaints for the mt-82 were always notchy shifting, mushy feel when putting the car in gear and of course 2-3 gear changes. Im on the boat for acquiring on of these shifters but id like to hear a few testimonials of others who have it installed and have had simular transmission problems as me.
For you guys that have installed the MGW, and previously had the 1->2 shift "nibble" did this eliminate that? I have the annoying nibble/crunch when shifting 1->2, which I've been working around by double clutching the 1->2 shift. If I don't double clutch and I'm driving from a cold start, it will feel like there's something catching when engaging 2nd gear. I've heard others describe this as clutch engagement/disengagement or synchro issues, but nothing definitive.
The shifter looks nice and well thought out. I have one question. The weak stock bracket looks like it is designed for some side to side motion and way too much of it, (with that bracket there might as well not be one) the MGW essentially takes that to zero. My question is with regards to any side-to-side motion.
Because the bracket is attached to the body, what does any lateral movement do up at the support arm connection? I looks like there is articulation in the stock shift rod that could absorb some.
Essentially the shifter acts as a transmission mount of sorts. The stock design just sort of floats there in the rubber... that mount offers little support and little resistance to movement. By firming it up I am concerned it might cause problems because of restricted lateral movement of the transmission. Or is there just not enough side to side motion of the trans for it to be a concern? I suppose it's no worse than the connections of a shifter in a front wheel drive car or an old three-on the tree design.
The tranny will torque a little with the engine, but it's not that much. I don't think it's much of a concern, but I do like your thought process.
Welcome to SVTP.:beer:
The shifter looks nice and well thought out. I have one question. The weak stock bracket looks like it is designed for some side to side motion and way too much of it, (with that bracket there might as well not be one) the MGW essentially takes that to zero. My question is with regards to any side-to-side motion.
Because the bracket is attached to the body, what does any lateral movement do up at the support arm connection? I looks like there is articulation in the stock shift rod that could absorb some.
Essentially the shifter acts as a transmission mount of sorts. The stock design just sort of floats there in the rubber... that mount offers little support and little resistance to movement. By firming it up I am concerned it might cause problems because of restricted lateral movement of the transmission. Or is there just not enough side to side motion of the trans for it to be a concern? I suppose it's no worse than the connections of a shifter in a front wheel drive car or an old three-on the tree design.
It fits just fine. I believe you can order a shift lever with the correct thread to use the stock knob.