Preview - MGW MT-82 Shifter - Final Version

[SID297]

Overview video posted:

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...-MGW-Mustang-MT-82-Race-Spec-Shifter-Overview

 

[RSKtakR]

DAMN $475 for a shifter... I know MGW makes quality products but WOW that's expensive.. I cant believe how much more expensive everything seems to be for these S550's... Even Mufflers are double of what they used to cost for the 11-14 5.0's..I think I will just hold out for a used one to come up I guess.

 

[jdcobra]

DAMN $475 for a shifter... I know MGW makes quality products but WOW that's expensive.. I cant believe how much more expensive everything seems to be for these S550's... Even Mufflers are double of what they used to cost for the 11-14 5.0's..I think I will just hold out for a used one to come up I guess.

It's gonna be worth every penny

 

[SID297]

DAMN $475 for a shifter... I know MGW makes quality products but WOW that's expensive.. I cant believe how much more expensive everything seems to be for these S550's... Even Mufflers are double of what they used to cost for the 11-14 5.0's..I think I will just hold out for a used one to come up I guess.

I'm the exact opposite, I think it's a bargain. But I've been dealing with the manufacturing side of the aftermarket for over a decade, so I know what it takes to bring products to market.

 

[STL5OHSLOW]

I think it is a great price! and the exhaust it is exactly the same as what a 11-14 catback would be. When more companies start coming out with axle backs it will be different

 

[5spd07gt]

I could see this easily going for a few hundred dollars more. I happy with the price tag. This shifter is pretty impressive.

 

[SID297]

I think it is a great price! and the exhaust it is exactly the same as what a 11-14 catback would be. When more companies start coming out with axle backs it will be different

I just don't like that the factory exhaust is so welded together. I get why it is, but I just don't like it.

I could see this easily going for a few hundred dollars more. I happy with the price tag. This shifter is pretty impressive.

I suggested a gold plated version for the middle eastern market.

 

[bakerjd]

I'm the exact opposite, I think it's a bargain. But I've been dealing with the manufacturing side of the aftermarket for over a decade, so I know what it takes to bring products to market.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[14ksstang]

Considering I paid 400 for my 2014 shifter and this one has all the linkage and a complete mounting system also for 463. I think it's a steal. Yea you can buy cheaper shifters but that's what they are. Cheaper products.

 

[jdcobra]

Considering I paid 400 for my 2014 shifter and this one has all the linkage and a complete mounting system also for 463. I think it's a steal. Yea you can buy cheaper shifters but that's what they are. Cheaper products.

+1

 

[5spd07gt]

I'd pony up for a gold one. We have one of Sadaam Husseins gold ak47s at work. I dig it.

 

[jdcobra]

Damn it!! Was running errands and forgot to call today

 

[Dcrypter]

DAMN $475 for a shifter... I know MGW makes quality products but WOW that's expensive.. I cant believe how much more expensive everything seems to be for these S550's... Even Mufflers are double of what they used to cost for the 11-14 5.0's..I think I will just hold out for a used one to come up I guess.

Seriously? I paid $380 for my Barton and 2 post bracket on my '12. This one is only $100 more and replaces every part of the shifter not just the upper assembly.

 

[SID297]

Seriously? I paid $380 for my Barton and 2 post bracket on my '12. This one is only $100 more and replaces every part of the shifter not just the upper assembly.

That has been one of the MGW selling points for years.

 

[Speed Junky]

I think it's a fair price. Normal, direct mounted shifters cost ~$190 with only the stick and plate. The race spec includes those, a housing, spring & reverse shift plate, mounting linkage, support arms, shift linkages with machined cup, sound deadening, HAZMAT and a couple tools. So yeah, I think it's worth the extra coin. I just blame Ford for using remote mounted shifters and MT-82 instead of a Tremec.

 

[SID297]

I think it's a fair price. Normal, direct mounted shifters cost ~$190 with only the stick and plate. The race spec includes those, a housing, spring & reverse shift plate, mounting linkage, support arms, shift linkages with machined cup, sound deadening, HAZMAT and a couple tools. So yeah, I think it's worth the extra coin. I just blame Ford for using remote mounted shifters and MT-82 instead of a Tremec.

The awesome thing about the Race-Spec (and MGW's Gen 2 GT500 shifter) is that essentially makes the shifting mechanism just like the extended tail-housing Tremec Magnum transmissions.

 

[Dadz500]

How hard do you have to now push down to get into reverse? About the same as the 11-14's? Also, how do you connect the shifter boot back to the knob/handle after you pull the reverse ring off? Any photos of that?

 

[SID297]

How hard do you have to now push down to get into reverse? About the same as the 11-14's? Also, how do you connect the shifter boot back to the knob/handle after you pull the reverse ring off? Any photos of that?

The reverse effort is identical to the earlier models. MGW includes a grommet for the boot. The process is detailed in their install video.