Which Shifter to use....?? 04Cobra

[JeffreyKirkland]

I took my 04 Cobra to the track this past Tuesday night and was very pleased with the car and the times I ran. (Best times: 60': 2.00 1/8: 8.30 @ 86 MPH 1/4: 12.73 @ 111 MPH) Also the only thing added to this car was insurance and gasoline, Bone stock. However the one thing I noticed more than traction not being present was the shifter, I felt like it was 2 miles to 3rd gear? LOL.. What shifter should I run? and why, is one better than the other? Thanks for your time and input. Jeffrey

 

[99cobrablack]

I have the pro 5.0 and love it, nice and beefy. Need to post in the correct forum though.

 

[JeffreyKirkland]

New to the board..which is the correct forum for this post? Can someone move it for me?

 

[cobra4v]

I have the steeda tri-ax...I like it a lot. Be sure to get CobraBobs gasket set to quiet down the trans noise.

 

[03DOHC]

I use an MGW handle on the stock shifter.

New to the board..

Welcome to the site.

which is the correct forum for this post? Can someone move it for me?

One of the terminator sub-forums.

sure. moving........

 

[JeffreyKirkland]

Welcome to the site.


One of the terminator sub-forums.

moving........

Thank you ...again!!! Work with me here...LOL..Give me time PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Jeffrey

 

[hunterp]

The new MGW shifter is one of the best engineered shifters I've ever seen. I think hands down, the best shifter on the market right now.

 

[RossSVT]

check out this link

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=136810

 

[Glacius]

im usin a Pro 5.0 shifter with MGW Handle and i love it!

 

[projekZERO]

i have the pro 5.0 and its about as good as the stock unit, ive driven 5spd mustang and those stock shifters are horrible but i think our stock unit is pretty damn good, if u want a shorter throw and ur on a buget just get a shorter handle. i bought my kona handle off ebay for like $12 and its actualy pretty nice and pretty beefy and gives its a shorter stick feel.

also one thing i dont like about my 5.0 is while u pull it to the left it pops back to the middle real fast, faster than stock (stiffer spring tension) but if you pull it to the right (5th-6th) it doesnt come back at all (like it has no springs) so u have to manualy put it in the center, i miss that about the stock unit.

oh and it didnt help any with miss shifts, i think the quandrant, adjuster do a better job at that

 

[JeffreyKirkland]

Thanks to everyone for your input!! Jeffrey

 

[03silverdrop]

I'm using the MGW and have never used any of the others, but let me just say this shifter+blue handle=awesome!!!!!

 

[RAZRS EDGE]

Steeda Tri-Ax with MGW handle

 

[Fast Willy]

I like the steeda one. I like it because it has the gates on it and mot people say that its not worth the extra money, but to me being a person that throws it really hard into gear I like having the gates to make sure that I dont hurt anything. Thats just my opinion though. Plus I got the shifter for $115 bran new

 

[03soniccobra01]

i have the pro 5.0 and its about as good as the stock unit, ive driven 5spd mustang and those stock shifters are horrible but i think our stock unit is pretty damn good, if u want a shorter throw and ur on a buget just get a shorter handle. i bought my kona handle off ebay for like $12 and its actualy pretty nice and pretty beefy and gives its a shorter stick feel.

also one thing i dont like about my 5.0 is while u pull it to the left it pops back to the middle real fast, faster than stock (stiffer spring tension) but if you pull it to the right (5th-6th) it doesnt come back at all (like it has no springs) so u have to manualy put it in the center, i miss that about the stock unit.

oh and it didnt help any with miss shifts, i think the quandrant, adjuster do a better job at that

I have the 5.0 and love it....If you are missing gears that much you need a AOD!!!!! I do however agree that the stock plastic clutch adjuster is a POS! :beer:

 

[CobraBob]

It's great that there are so many great choices. Seems that everyone usually has their favorite. I had the TriAx and liked it, but would probably try the MGW if I still had my Cobra. LOL!

 

[JeffreyKirkland]

It's great that there are so many great choices. Seems that everyone usually has their favorite. I had the TriAx and liked it, but would probably try the MGW if I still had my Cobra. LOL!

You just trying to sale me some GASKETS?...................J/K....I had already been told about your gasket kit, sounds like a must for these cars!! Thanks for your and others replies!! At least now I feel as if I can make a good decision base on all information you guys sent. I am new to this board and already wish I had came on board sooner!! Thanks everybody, Jeffrey

 

[04cobratorchred]

i have the steeda right now and don't like it at all i am going to sell it and go with the mgw i am hearing great things about it

 

[CobraBob]

You just trying to sale me some GASKETS?...................J/K....I had already been told about your gasket kit, sounds like a must for these cars!! Thanks for your and others replies!! At least now I feel as if I can make a good decision base on all information you guys sent. I am new to this board and already wish I had came on board sooner!! Thanks everybody, Jeffrey

Hey Jeffrey, welcome to the board. Be sure to come back often because there's always something to learn here.

If you ever do need a gasket set just let me know. My gasket is actually included with the MGW shifter. It really does work....on any T-56 shifter. ;-)

 

[Force4.6]

Hey guys I am looking for shifter too, in reference to gates. Does the MGW shifter have gates similar to the Tri-Ax shifter? Got tired of messing with the stock one. Thanks for all the great info guys I am learning alot from this site.