Shifter?? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

LT_MAC · 07-05-2011, 03:02 PM

What is your alls favorite shifters?? MGW FTW!!

24kmach · 07-05-2011, 03:58 PM

Hurst FTW

TorqueO · 07-05-2011, 04:41 PM

For the 3650 I just went from a Steeda Tri-Ax to a MGW and can give you some of my experiences. From what I can compare from the two the MGW is a quicker / shorter shift but you need a little more strength to shift it. Third gear...well, I still need to switch the tranny fluid and install the proper amount set by Tremec not Ford. Third gear is a still hit or miss above 5k rpms. It feels like something is blocking the gear so much that it will not go in. I know I am not missing the gear it just will not go in at hard and high rpm shifting. Again I do believe its mostly in part due to the amount of fluid in the transmission.
The Steeda Tri-Ax I found to be comfortable to shift, easier to reach, a bit longer of a shift, and can find third so much easier than with the MGW. It would be rare that I would not get third with the Tri-Ax but it does happen...fluid again I think. I also had the actual Steeda Offset Tri-Ax shift handle which is a big plus over the stock Tri-Ax handle. I don't think Steeda offers them on their site anymore.
Out of the two I can say the Steeda is more comfortable, but the MGW is a quicker / shorter shift. Just combine the two and you have a perfect shifter lol

gerry066 · 07-05-2011, 04:57 PM

i love my Hurst shifter ....is it weird that Hurst shifter is under other .... i haven't tried any other shifter...way better then stock...i do get the third gear problem also and the second gear clunk until its warmed up then goes away

gerry066 · 07-05-2011, 04:59 PM

what does FTW stand for

LT_MAC · 07-05-2011, 05:51 PM

Ftw- for the win

gerry066 · 07-05-2011, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT_MAC

Ftw- for the win

thanks LT_MAC

Thunderbolt · 07-05-2011, 08:01 PM

Hurst demoted to "other". Hilarious! Just chalk up another W for MGW.

Nekasrof · 07-05-2011, 08:29 PM

Haven't driven anything but the factory and the Pro 5.0, which is in the car now. I didn't use the little stubby shifter lever that came with the new one. I used the factory lever and ball. That little stubby thing may be cool looking but when you're strapped in, ya can't reach it. At some point, I'll have this one extended another 2" to 3" so it's even closer to me.

24kmach · 07-05-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nekasrof

Haven't driven anything but the factory and the Pro 5.0, which is in the car now. I didn't use the little stubby shifter lever that came with the new one. I used the factory lever and ball. That little stubby thing may be cool looking but when you're strapped in, ya can't reach it. At some point, I'll have this one extended another 2" to 3" so it's even closer to me.

That's why I went with HURST not that goofy short, hard to reach, sold at Walmart, MG something or other.

gamatt · 07-05-2011, 09:09 PM

I've had a couple of Pro 5.0's but now after trying MGW, there's no going back.

Thunderbolt · 07-05-2011, 09:21 PM

The MGW site needs one of those Amusement park clowns showing how tall you need to be to use an MGW shifter.

LT_MAC · 07-05-2011, 09:28 PM

Hahahahaha ^ ^ ^ +1!!!!

JPJNTX · 07-05-2011, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nekasrof

Haven't driven anything but the factory and the Pro 5.0, which is in the car now. I didn't use the little stubby shifter lever that came with the new one. I used the factory lever and ball. That little stubby thing may be cool looking but when you're strapped in, ya can't reach it. At some point, I'll have this one extended another 2" to 3" so it's even closer to me.

I drove my buddy's car with a Pro 5.0. I like it a lot more than the MGW in my wife's car.

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

The MGW site needs one of those Amusement park clowns showing how tall you need to be to use an MGW shifter.

I'm 6ft tall and my elbow almost hyperextends when I go from 2nd to 3rd. I roll my hand so that my palm is slightly facing the passenger side of the car. It goes straight into 3rd every time due to the natural motion of my arm with my hand in that position.

Gallows · 07-07-2011, 08:07 PM

I have had three Pro 5.0's on a T5, Tremec 3550 and a T45 and have no complaints with any ofthem. I had one Hurst and I disliked it so much that I gave it away. My buddy that got the gift ended up tossing it for a MGW.

ASH302 · 07-08-2011, 05:28 PM

i have a steeda tri ax right now and had one in my 01 mustang, love em, but i'm switching to a MGW down the road

ASh

24kmach · 07-08-2011, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txmach302

i have a steeda tri ax right now and had one in my 01 mustang, love em, but i'm switching to a MGW down the road

ASh

Say it's not true.

Thunderbolt · 07-08-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txmach302

i have a steeda tri ax right now and had one in my 01 mustang, love em, but i'm switching to a MGW down the road

ASh

If you want one that is comparable to the old blue handle like I've got, get the silver handle. I see now that they offer it on the website. You use to have to call and ask specifically for it.

rcode99 · 07-08-2011, 09:42 PM

Does anyone remember what tremec changed the trans fluid amount to? I can't recall, it's been so long.

ASH302 · 07-09-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

If you want one that is comparable to the old blue handle like I've got, get the silver handle. I see now that they offer it on the website. You use to have to call and ask specifically for it.

thanks it will be a few years from now or maybe when i get the built trans ill do it at the same time

ASh

doubleg · 08-02-2011, 12:14 PM

I just won a Steeda Tri-Ax on Ebay last night, so im going to give that a whirl. Ive had a couple Pro 5.0's in my stangs, as well as a Hurst and a B&M ripper and the Pro 5.0 was the best IMO. A buddy of mine had the Tri-Ax in his 02 and I liked it, so I figured I would give it a shot and couldnt beat the price on a lightly used shifter.

Im also going to change out the shifter ball with a white hurst type. Im tired of getting into my Mach on these 100+ degree days and branding the palm of my hand because that thing gets so hot.

robertsblk70 · 08-11-2011, 10:24 AM

Anyone tried the Summit Racing shifter??

UIN2IT · 08-11-2011, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 24kmach

Hurst FTW

+1 Hurst here....switched from a MGW (too notchy)

01SteedaGT · 08-12-2011, 03:44 PM

Just switched from stock to the MGW. Night and day difference! I've had the Tri-Ax before and this MGW is way better!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcode99

Does anyone remember what tremec changed the trans fluid amount to? I can't recall, it's been so long.

I believe it is 3.2 Quarts now.

NativePony · 08-15-2011, 10:12 AM

MGW Orange Handle

View Poll Results: Shifter??
Steeda Tri-Ax	10	19.23%
Pro 5.0	7	13.46%
MGW	26	50.00%
Other	9	17.31%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

07-05-2011, 03:02 PM	#1
LT_MAC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Purdy, MO Posts: 86	Shifter?? What is your alls favorite shifters?? MGW FTW!!

07-05-2011, 03:58 PM	#2
24kmach My First Mach, Jan. 1969 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 13,070	Re: Shifter?? Hurst FTW __________________ I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder. Mach 1 owner since January 1969. First ride in a P51D August 28,2010. Member Based in Kent, Washington, Pacific Cascade Mustang Club is the only original Mustang club in the Puget Sound Area and according to Mustang Club of America, we are the oldest in the nation.

07-05-2011, 04:41 PM	#3
TorqueO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stratford, CT Posts: 159	Re: Shifter?? For the 3650 I just went from a Steeda Tri-Ax to a MGW and can give you some of my experiences. From what I can compare from the two the MGW is a quicker / shorter shift but you need a little more strength to shift it. Third gear...well, I still need to switch the tranny fluid and install the proper amount set by Tremec not Ford. Third gear is a still hit or miss above 5k rpms. It feels like something is blocking the gear so much that it will not go in. I know I am not missing the gear it just will not go in at hard and high rpm shifting. Again I do believe its mostly in part due to the amount of fluid in the transmission. The Steeda Tri-Ax I found to be comfortable to shift, easier to reach, a bit longer of a shift, and can find third so much easier than with the MGW. It would be rare that I would not get third with the Tri-Ax but it does happen...fluid again I think. I also had the actual Steeda Offset Tri-Ax shift handle which is a big plus over the stock Tri-Ax handle. I don't think Steeda offers them on their site anymore. Out of the two I can say the Steeda is more comfortable, but the MGW is a quicker / shorter shift. Just combine the two and you have a perfect shifter lol

07-05-2011, 04:57 PM	#4
gerry066 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 107	Re: Shifter?? i love my Hurst shifter ....is it weird that Hurst shifter is under other .... i haven't tried any other shifter...way better then stock...i do get the third gear problem also and the second gear clunk until its warmed up then goes away

07-05-2011, 04:59 PM	#5
gerry066 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 107	Re: Shifter?? what does FTW stand for

07-05-2011, 05:51 PM	#6
LT_MAC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Purdy, MO Posts: 86	Re: Shifter?? Ftw- for the win

07-05-2011, 08:01 PM	#8
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: Shifter?? Hurst demoted to "other". Hilarious! Just chalk up another W for MGW. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

07-05-2011, 08:29 PM	#9
Nekasrof Hillclimb Extraodinaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Perkiomenville, PA Posts: 2,594	Re: Shifter?? Haven't driven anything but the factory and the Pro 5.0, which is in the car now. I didn't use the little stubby shifter lever that came with the new one. I used the factory lever and ball. That little stubby thing may be cool looking but when you're strapped in, ya can't reach it. At some point, I'll have this one extended another 2" to 3" so it's even closer to me. __________________ RIP - Destroyed August 15, 2015 Motor + Procharger + driver = Baddest hillclimbing Mach 1 in the country Mustang dyno: 538hp/481tq @ 14lbs/19deg timing DynoJet comparison: 600hp/539tq Looking for more hillclimbers!

07-05-2011, 09:09 PM	#11
gamatt Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dacula, GA Posts: 963	Re: Shifter?? I've had a couple of Pro 5.0's but now after trying MGW, there's no going back.

07-05-2011, 09:21 PM	#12
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: Shifter?? The MGW site needs one of those Amusement park clowns showing how tall you need to be to use an MGW shifter. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

07-05-2011, 09:28 PM	#13
LT_MAC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Purdy, MO Posts: 86	Re: Shifter?? Hahahahaha ^ ^ ^ +1!!!!

07-08-2011, 05:28 PM	#16
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Shifter?? i have a steeda tri ax right now and had one in my 01 mustang, love em, but i'm switching to a MGW down the road ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

07-08-2011, 09:42 PM	#19
rcode99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northeast Illinois Posts: 2,235	Re: Shifter?? Does anyone remember what tremec changed the trans fluid amount to? I can't recall, it's been so long. __________________ RCode99 U.S.A.F (Ret'd) "Never slap a man who has a mouthful of chewing tobacco." Will Rogers said that.

08-02-2011, 12:14 PM	#21
doubleg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 377	Re: Shifter?? I just won a Steeda Tri-Ax on Ebay last night, so im going to give that a whirl. Ive had a couple Pro 5.0's in my stangs, as well as a Hurst and a B&M ripper and the Pro 5.0 was the best IMO. A buddy of mine had the Tri-Ax in his 02 and I liked it, so I figured I would give it a shot and couldnt beat the price on a lightly used shifter. Im also going to change out the shifter ball with a white hurst type. Im tired of getting into my Mach on these 100+ degree days and branding the palm of my hand because that thing gets so hot. __________________ *Greg* 2003 Torch Red Mach 1 - getting less stockish as time rolls on 1999 Jeep XJ/Crawler - never met a rock it didnt like. *Just a poor guy with two expensive hobbies.*

08-11-2011, 10:24 AM	#22
robertsblk70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 29	Re: Shifter?? Anyone tried the Summit Racing shifter??

08-15-2011, 10:12 AM	#25
NativePony Girls Drag Race in Heels Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pembroke, NC Posts: 531	Re: Shifter?? MGW Orange Handle __________________ Cheryl's 2004 Mach 1 Eaton Swapped Stock Pulley,8lbs of boost: 431/406 Conservative Tune 2.9 Pulley, 11 lbs of boost: 487/490 Conservative Tune Installed and Tuned by Fastlane Motorsports Exhaust: Bassani offroad x, Bassani Midlength Headers, Flowmaster Catback, JLT Fenderwell Cold Air Intake, 4:10 Gears, Caster Camber Plates, Steeda Sport Springs, 17x9/17x10.5 Chrome Bullitt Rims

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