How much different is the shift/feel of a short throw shifter? I have heard varied opinions from one extreme to the other. Just curious what I should expect. TIA.
Short Throw Shifter--different Feel?.
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Mgw FTW!! I love mine so smooth and has a spring so you never miss third gear unless you really try to
7upstang91
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PRO 5.0 guy myself, which is worlds better.
My step mom had the MGW, better than stock, personally was not a fan. Second gear was difficult to get into gear for some reason.
My step mom had the MGW, better than stock, personally was not a fan. Second gear was difficult to get into gear for some reason.
Grabbin' Asphalt
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MGW here recently and it's pretty badd@ss, banging gears is way better now, short, fast, clean, crisp and never missing 3rd whaut whaut!!!
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My wife likes my spool and blow-off valve.
It makes the shifting more confident. The stock shifter is like shifting with a wet noodle compared to any short throw. I used b&m and pro 5.0.. Both were fine
Mine has a steeda tri ax installed by PO. I'm having some trouble finding gears. No sure if it may need an adjustment, or bigger issues to explore. Going to check the stops today. Any other thoughts?
gearheadboy
15 Year Member
MGW here.
I had a Pro-5.0, and Steeda Tri-ax. All personal preference, but i'm happy with my MGW
I had a Pro-5.0, and Steeda Tri-ax. All personal preference, but i'm happy with my MGW
Grabbin' Asphalt
5 Year Member
Could be just the tri-ax lever, I did mine like that before I did the complete swap.
Maybe previous owner installed the tri-ax handle only?
Any of the real aftermarket shifters (Pro5, Steeda, B&M, Hurst etc.) when adjusted properly should provide a very precise and solid feel.
I like Hurst.
MGW gets great reviews, but "I" don't trust all the adjustable points in the handle when it comes to racing.
Further more, I like a longer handle for racing as well. The little stubby ones work, but are too far out of my reach/comfort zone.
I offer those points for your consideration, not to start an "they work for me" debate.
Any of the real aftermarket shifters (Pro5, Steeda, B&M, Hurst etc.) when adjusted properly should provide a very precise and solid feel.
I like Hurst.
MGW gets great reviews, but "I" don't trust all the adjustable points in the handle when it comes to racing.
Further more, I like a longer handle for racing as well. The little stubby ones work, but are too far out of my reach/comfort zone.
I offer those points for your consideration, not to start an "they work for me" debate.
My previous car had a Pro 5.0 and I really liked it. Now with my present car I went with American Muscle "brand" shorty and...bleh. Like CleanLX I really need a longer shifter for 3rd gear when racing. This generic shifter had to be adjusted twice. Once when installed and once after racing/driving for the summer. OP problem very well could be the stops. If they check out I'd be worried it's trans related. Why I cheaped out on this shifter beats me...I will buy either an MGW or pro5.0 when I go TKO.
gearheadboy
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I also feel the longer Hurst would provide a great feel for a daily driver. Less effort along with the improved lower shifter design over stock. The trade off is the speed of the shift with the longer throw. That being said I hate the look.
I think the added leverage ratio more than makes up for the longer throw length with regard to speed between gears... yes, that's it, I am convinced.
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