Making billet T-5 shifters...need opinions

[wicked93gs]

I am thinking I want to get one, but I have to get my final mounts for the 3.2L made first and see where exactly that puts my shifter

 

[66Runt]

Customize a standard ball?

Great, it's definitely sold to me. I just wish there would be a natural aluminum 6spd knob for the icing on the cake. I have only found 3/8" threads

You might ask the mfg if the Aluminum ball has a thread insert. If it doesn't get a thread insert kit with the correct threads. If it does, remove the thread insert and install one with correct threads? Or talk to the Mfg and see if they can make you up one with the correct threads.
Good luck! I think that would make an awesome looking combination in your car.

 

[edgars23]

This is a great alternative to some of the other shifter handles out there. I was strongly considering the STE one until I ran into this thread. Do you have any pics of the black anodized handle? Or did I miss that in the thread? Also, excuse my ignorance, but what center console is that and where can I order one? The combo of that console and the shifter is among the best that I have seen and would love to have that in my 67 coupe.
-Edgar

 

[reenmachine]

No pics of the black ano ones yet -- I'm picking the first ones up from the ano shop tomorrow and will post pics.

The console came from here:
http://www.mustangponycars.com/members.htm

 

[edgars23]

Thanks for the link. I sent them a request for a quote . I look forward to seeing the black handles.

 

[reenmachine]

Got the black ano ones back and they look awesome. They are glossy since I had them anodized over the polished finish. I'm attaching more pics of the polished ones as well. These things are hard to photograph since they're so shiny!

 

[Rusty67]

Let me be the first to say that they both look DAMN nice.

 

[reenmachine]

Here's the link finally:

http://www.reenmachine.com/shifters.html

 

[4MuscleMachines]

Just ordered my black ano tall shifter. Thanks.

 

[reenmachine]

Just ordered my black ano tall shifter. Thanks.

Was just about to email you that yours was ready. Thanks.

 

[4MuscleMachines]

Got it today, thanks Pete. The pics don't do it justice. Now I need to choose the alum knob from those I like below (minus the engravings). Decisions, decisions, decisions...


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[Rusty67]

Lots of ricer parts there. Nismo is Nissan's factory aftermarket. I've driven cars that had those straight type shift knobs and I really didn't like them. A ball is the way to go IMO. I've never driven a T handle but I'm willing to give one a shot.

 

[4MuscleMachines]

double post.

 

[4MuscleMachines]

dup post

 

[4MuscleMachines]

Lots of ricer parts there. .

That's why I stated in my original post minus the engravings (emblems/names), otherwise they would look ricer like you said , without the names they won't.

What I really want is a brushed stainless/alum round six speed shifter knob, but I still haven't found one

 

[Gud T.B. Blown]

I've never been a big fan of the ball shifters so I'm going to give this one a whirl, it reminds me of the shifter on my old MR2 which I really liked. If it doesn't work I'm going to go back to a T-Handle.

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[boss_302]

I'm having the shifters that I had made for the project cars produced to sell. They're machined from billet aluminum and are shaped to bring the knob up and back where you want it to be after your T-5 swap. They'll be anodized for a durable finish and therein lies the question. Would you prefer black or clear ano? The clear would have a satin aluminum look, but I think the black would look bad ass. I'll probably make both, but which do you prefer?

EDIT: I'm talking about the shifter lever, not the whole shifter assembly.

where can i buy that console in the pic i have looked everywhere.thanks javed

 

[reenmachine]

where can i buy that console in the pic i have looked everywhere.thanks javed

Well, not quite everywhere... You haven't looked at www.mustangponycars.com.

 

[Gud T.B. Blown]

Here are before and after pics of my install. The reach is much better and the shifter looks awesome.

Once I get the car put together 100% and painted I'll post some more pics.

 

[geostang351]

Here are before and after pics of my install. The reach is much better and the shifter looks awesome.

Once I get the car put together 100% and painted I'll post some more pics.

Time to change the AVATAR