Short Throw Shifter - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

badmotorscooter · 05-27-2011, 11:28 PM

Thinking about putting a MGW short throw shifter in the Mach. Any thoughts on this brand? And, how difficult is the install? Any directions on this sight about how to install a shifter?

24kmach · 05-27-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by badmotorscooter

Thinking about putting a MGW short throw shifter in the Mach. Any thoughts on this brand? And, how difficult is the install? Any directions on this sight about how to install a shifter?

Very easy install. If you use the search feature you will find a butt load of threads.

03SHKR · 05-27-2011, 11:38 PM

I've had mine for years and wouldn't hesitate to put one in again. If you have any mechanical abilities, the install is very straight forward.

03AZRE BLU · 05-28-2011, 01:41 AM

ordered mine yesterday and plan on putting it in next week and im pretty excited

mach1_03 · 05-28-2011, 03:32 AM

My brother got me an MGW for my birthday and it replaced my Tri-Ax and its a night and day difference. Shifts are incredibly short.

It took me an hour by myself working slow because it was hot and humid in my garage with a healing shoulder from surgery. Its pretty simple. I just got a shifter gasket instead of doing the RTV deal

Mach 1 · 05-28-2011, 04:14 PM

The install couldn't be easier.

Grabber2003 · 05-28-2011, 05:56 PM

The 3650 (or T5, for that matter) shifter remove and install is a dish of ice cream. I wish the new cars were the same.

The stress-inducing stage of the job is prying up the plastic shifter surround and not breaking it. Everything else is zenlike.

The MGW has a great reputation here among the guys who have one. 2nd choice would be a Pro 5.0.

ASH302 · 05-28-2011, 06:45 PM

that is a good brand to use and also truly easy to install one, the directions should work for what you need and make sure the shifter is for the 3650

ASh

Thunderbolt · 05-28-2011, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mach1_03

My brother got me an MGW for my birthday and it replaced my Tri-Ax and its a night and day difference. Shifts are incredibly short.

This is absolutely true. A friend at work decided to get an MGW for his '04 Cobra after asking me what shifter I had. I tried out his supposedly "stock" shifter and it definitely felt like a stock shifter with the mile long throws. Turned out it was a Tri-Ax

. What a crap shifter. He loves his MGW now.

badmotorscooter · 05-28-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Grabber2003

The 3650 (or T5, for that matter) shifter remove and install is a dish of ice cream. I wish the new cars were the same.

The stress-inducing stage of the job is prying up the plastic shifter surround and not breaking it. Everything else is zenlike.

The MGW has a great reputation here among the guys who have one. 2nd choice would be a Pro 5.0.

That's what I want to know, how to remove the plastic bezel without breaking it.

mach1_03 · 05-29-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by badmotorscooter

That's what I want to know, how to remove the plastic bezel without breaking it.

I just grabbed mine and pulled on it. Took a bit of force but nothing unimaginable

03SHKR · 05-29-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mach1_03

I just grabbed mine and pulled on it. Took a bit of force but nothing unimaginable

That's about all it takes. I can't remember if you have to pull up and back, or just pull up. But, when you pull it, make sure you have all the clips.

UIN2IT · 05-29-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by badmotorscooter

Thinking about putting a MGW short throw shifter in the Mach. Any thoughts on this brand? And, how difficult is the install? Any directions on this sight about how to install a shifter?

I may be the exception here but I took our MGW shifter out casue it felt too notchy for me. I put in a Hurst shifter and it was smoother and felt better.

Most people really like the MGW shifters, but I would not install one again over a Hurst. my $.02

24kmach · 05-29-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by UIN2IT

I may be the exception here but I took our MGW shifter out casue it felt too notchy for me. I put in a Hurst shifter and it was smoother and felt better.

Most people really like the MGW shifters, but I would not install one again over a Hurst. my $.02

Thunderbolt · 05-29-2011, 06:39 PM

He can't HANDLE the truth.

24kmach · 05-29-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

He can't HANDLE the truth.

How does it feel to be a MGW Lemming.

Thunderbolt · 05-30-2011, 12:08 AM

Feels great to be an OG MGW owner. All hail the Blue Handle.

24kmach · 05-30-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

Feels great to be an OG MGW owner. All hail the Blue Handle.

How much were you paid to say that?

Thunderbolt · 05-30-2011, 01:44 AM

Unfortunately, not enough to retire.

24kmach · 05-30-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

Unfortunately, not enough to retire.

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shame302 · 05-30-2011, 10:45 AM

A buddy of mine has an MGW in his GT. I don't care for it myself. Its a bit notchy and the throws are almost too short. Feels like a video game joy stick.

I have a PHP shifter on my T56. Not sure if its re-brand or what not but i love it. I assume the MGW would be similar on the T56 so i probably wouldn't bother with one but I've considered the Pro 5.0 and Steeda shifters. Never fondled either on a T56 though. The Pro 5.0 was great on the T5 car.

gonemad · 06-07-2011, 08:50 PM

not sure why someone would not like the steeda? it has 2 positions for the shifter handle one is closer to stock but very positive feel and the other is very short. the spring rates in the steeda IMHO are the best too, it lines 3rd up perfect, i dont even have to grab the ball just push forward and it hits 3rd. smooth operation as well...not knocking any other shifter just giving my $.02 on the steeda, have in the mach and driven a couple cobras (t-56) with em and liked em all.

05-27-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
badmotorscooter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texarkana,AR Posts: 29	Short Throw Shifter Thinking about putting a MGW short throw shifter in the Mach. Any thoughts on this brand? And, how difficult is the install? Any directions on this sight about how to install a shifter?

05-27-2011, 11:38 PM	#3
03SHKR used to be BrianWannaMach Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,468	Re: Short Throw Shifter I've had mine for years and wouldn't hesitate to put one in again. If you have any mechanical abilities, the install is very straight forward. __________________ Brian 03 DSG Mach 1, 5-Spd, w/IUP VIN 387483, Mustang Dyno: 321 rwhp/326 rwtq; 371 rwhp/466 rwtq on 100 shot - old numbers, new numbers pending - See pics of my first 86 SVO - I have two - See pics of my 67 Mustang Fastback w/ 427 Small Block - See pics of my 2003 Mach 1 Web Page, needs update for new motor, etc. - See pics of my wife’s 06 Mustang

05-28-2011, 01:41 AM	#4
03AZRE BLU Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NC Posts: 158	Re: Short Throw Shifter ordered mine yesterday and plan on putting it in next week and im pretty excited

05-28-2011, 03:32 AM	#5
mach1_03 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Berwyn PA Posts: 73	Re: Short Throw Shifter My brother got me an MGW for my birthday and it replaced my Tri-Ax and its a night and day difference. Shifts are incredibly short. It took me an hour by myself working slow because it was hot and humid in my garage with a healing shoulder from surgery. Its pretty simple. I just got a shifter gasket instead of doing the RTV deal

05-28-2011, 04:14 PM	#6
Mach 1 DSG guarded by a GSD Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: No. Easton, MA Posts: 2,332	Re: Short Throw Shifter The install couldn't be easier. __________________ Procharged P-1SC Intercooled, 9 psi, 42 lb injectors, 80 mm Lightning MAF w/MAF.ia, 255 lph GT pump, NGK TR-6 plugs, Water/Methanol injection, SCT X cal 2 tuned by DEZ Racing, 10.5" AFS Rear wheels w/Nitto DR's, AutoMeter fuel/boost guages, MGW orange handle shifter, Sequential taillights, Raptor shift light, Visus louvers, Magnaflow catted x-pipe w/Magnapacks, 4" rolled tips. Canton tank and a little bit of chrome and powder coating. 429 rwhp, 365 rwtq Dyno pic Engine bay pic

05-28-2011, 05:56 PM	#7
Grabber2003 R.B. Phillips Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westford MA Posts: 279	Re: Short Throw Shifter The 3650 (or T5, for that matter) shifter remove and install is a dish of ice cream. I wish the new cars were the same. The stress-inducing stage of the job is prying up the plastic shifter surround and not breaking it. Everything else is zenlike. The MGW has a great reputation here among the guys who have one. 2nd choice would be a Pro 5.0.

05-28-2011, 06:45 PM	#8
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Short Throw Shifter that is a good brand to use and also truly easy to install one, the directions should work for what you need and make sure the shifter is for the 3650 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

05-29-2011, 06:39 PM	#15
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,466	Re: Short Throw Shifter He can't HANDLE the truth. __________________ '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) I'm livin' the Office Space dream. I'm retired, and sit on my azz and do nothing. 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

05-30-2011, 12:08 AM	#17
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,466	Re: Short Throw Shifter Feels great to be an OG MGW owner. All hail the Blue Handle. __________________ '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) I'm livin' the Office Space dream. I'm retired, and sit on my azz and do nothing. 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

05-30-2011, 01:44 AM	#19
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,466	Re: Short Throw Shifter Unfortunately, not enough to retire. __________________ '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) I'm livin' the Office Space dream. I'm retired, and sit on my azz and do nothing. 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

05-30-2011, 10:45 AM	#21
shame302 Halfbreed GT/Mach1/Cobra Join Date: May 2006 Location: I Love Your Mom, Massachusettes Posts: 1,128	Re: Short Throw Shifter A buddy of mine has an MGW in his GT. I don't care for it myself. Its a bit notchy and the throws are almost too short. Feels like a video game joy stick. I have a PHP shifter on my T56. Not sure if its re-brand or what not but i love it. I assume the MGW would be similar on the T56 so i probably wouldn't bother with one but I've considered the Pro 5.0 and Steeda shifters. Never fondled either on a T56 though. The Pro 5.0 was great on the T5 car. __________________ Clicky >>>Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...

06-07-2011, 08:50 PM	#22
gonemad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: thompson oh Posts: 333	Re: Short Throw Shifter & new cable not sure why someone would not like the steeda? it has 2 positions for the shifter handle one is closer to stock but very positive feel and the other is very short. the spring rates in the steeda IMHO are the best too, it lines 3rd up perfect, i dont even have to grab the ball just push forward and it hits 3rd. smooth operation as well...not knocking any other shifter just giving my $.02 on the steeda, have in the mach and driven a couple cobras (t-56) with em and liked em all. __________________ 2004 comp orange, cobra cams, kooks LTs, cobra diff, 31 spline moser, 4.30s, TKO500 promotion clutch/fly, FMS driveshaft, JLT CAI, na svt ported intake, UPR adj rear Team Z front, full 3" magnaflow X and catback. 11.97@115 n/a 10.89@125 on 150 shot. 89 coupe stock bottom end on3 70mm. 10.02@134

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