Best Aftermarket Shifter and Why??

[BLK03SVT10TH]

I'd like a little input on which of the aftermarket shifters would be the best. I've listed a few below that I've heard mentioned by name, but if I'm missing any just add them into the discussion.

I'd also like to be able to use the stock shifter boot and knob if possible.

Thanks.

1. Steeda Tri-Ax

2. Pro-5.0

3. Hurst Billet Short Throw Shifter

 

[2thman]

Forget a shifter, it doesnt make a difference. 1st mod should be a quadrant/firewall adjuster, then maybe the mgw handle.

jason

 

[LCCOBRA]

I used the tri-ax but dislike it because of ground gears and miss shifts. But that could just be driver error.So I sold the tri-ax and I decided i'm going with the pro 50 in the spring. Do a search and you'll find tons of info.

 

[broke7]

Originally posted by 2thman
Forget a shifter, it doesnt make a difference. 1st mod should be a quadrant/firewall adjuster, then maybe the mgw handle.

jason

blah, my shifter made a nice difference. I do agree with the firewall adjuster and quadrant, one of the best mods I have done so far.

I personally like the Pro50, they stand behind their name, they have been around for a long time.

I have one also in my snake

 

[flyn high again]

I think Amazon still sells the Kirban shifter. People I've talked to who have it, like it.

 

[CobraBob]

Originally posted by broke7
blah, my shifter made a nice difference. I do agree with the firewall adjuster and quadrant, one of the best mods I have done so far.

I personally like the Pro50, they stand behind their name, they have been around for a long time.

I have one also in my snake

I agree with both your points. I surely would not tell anyone NOT to can the stock shifter. I don't miss it a bit. It does not compare to my TriAx.

Both the TriAx and Pro 5.0 are great pieces, with the Pro 5.0 being a bit more rugged. The Hurst billet shifter is good, too, as is the Kirban. Four great choices, and I've left out at least 2 or 3 others.

 

[03gobluecobra]

how does the firewall adjuster affect driving? Does it make for easier launches, or just easier shifts?

 

[Got5onIt]

Got the TriAx and love it.

 

[03InThe11s]

i love my pro-50. had the tri-ax in my last car, feels about the same, like the said above, the pro-50 is heavyer built. def. get the mgw shifter handle. one of my best mods to date

 

[04Screamer]

I've had the Pro 5.0 in both of my Cobra's and couldn't be more satisfied.

 

[dhammans]

I'm new to Mustangs in and domestic V8's in general - I too am curious what the quadrant does for you. Just allow for better clutch adjustment or is there another advantage?

 

[Cobra10thaniv]

I checked my favorites and I do a terrible job at files. There was a site somone posted of all the exact measurments of the shifters. There was one that actually had a shorter throw threw pivot point, not by shortening the shifter itself.

I at one time thought about buying this because of the Porsches our family had and I like the short tight throw.

When I drove my car It didnt seem to have any problems that others have with reaching (although somone asked me if my knuckles drag on the ground lol) Although tighter shorter throw still would be nice. But I left it stock.

I heard of some bent trany parts and still think a properly adjusted shifter stop is good no matter what you brand you buy.
instead of leaving it up to internal part stops.

 

[03redfiresnake]

my dealer included installing the pro 5.0 when I bought the car new, they recommended it, I later installed the triax handle and put the stock knob on, looks stock and I don't change radio stations with my knuckles when shifting into 1, 3, 5.

 

[wuplash]

i have the upr blue thunder plus there firewall and quadrant and i love the setup,it makes shifting much more precise and it also increases the fun factor of driving:burnout:

 

[DSG03Snake]

IM happy with my Tr-ax, dont understand the complaints people have, especially the noise. Mines not loud at all.

 

[AtomHeart]

This is a bona fide Frequently Asked Question.

http://www.alfageek.com/03faq.htm

 

[46stang]

i have used both and they feel about the same! (steeda/pro50). i like the pro50 just a liitle more but only with the mgw handle. but neither shifter feels half as good as my gene berg shifter i had in my 64 bug. only had to move my wrist to shift gears in the bug! oh well.
leon

 

[errray's 03 svt]

M happy with my Tr-ax, dont understand the complaints people have, especially the noise. Mines not loud at all.

:thumbsup:

 

[URDONE]

Another vote for the Pro 5.0

 

[Friendchicken]

I have the Pro 5.0 and it's quiet, short-throw and smooth gates. I hear the Tri-ax transfers more noise, but if you change the shifter handle, I don't think it matters much which base you go for.