iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 The purpose of this thread is to give those that are new to the mustang world or that want to try out a new Short Throw Shifter have an in depth write up on each shifter that's out there!Please use the following format:Brand & Name of Shifter:Transmission:Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.):Shift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.):Pro's:Con's:Image: (Optional) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: Roush Short Throw Shifter (Steeda Tri-Ax)Transmission: Tremec T45Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Roush Swept Back HandleShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Roush Black Shifter BallPro's: I absolutely positively love this shifter, it's perfect for my reach, I'm tall so I sit further back and this puts the handle in a perfect length without increasing shift time. The combination of the roush (steeda shifter) and swept back handle makes for a very good feel, it's very notchy, and you'll know when you've hit a gear or not. I'd never go to another shifter after using this combination because it allows me to shift faster than any other combination I've used.Con's: Kind of noisy, the notchiness forces you to be a bit more aggressive with the shifter to get it in gear, and the handle itself gets very very hot (the shifter ball does not though)Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Blue ShifterTransmission: Tremec T5Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Blue HandleShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): FRPP Leather 5-Speed KnobPro's: It was a great street shifter. It was nice and quiet for shifts, very very smooth, and comfortable to hold with the FRPP Leather shift knob. I personally would not recommend it for track usage, it's too smooth for me, but I like a notchy shifter.Con's: As I stated before, it's a personal feeling, I hated how smooth it was for performance driving. I loved it for just nice smooth engagements when I was cruising but I could never get used to the smoothness at the track because I'm more about feel, and that's what this shifter lacks.Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom351R Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: Pro 5.0Transmission: Tremec 3550Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Pro 5.0Shift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Aftermarket.Pro's: Excellent short throwCon's: Have still missed third a few times at the trackImage: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Tew Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Short ThrowTransmission: T5Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): MGW OrangeShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Black Cue BallPro's: This shifter is smooth like butter, which is what I prefer, and has the perfect amount of throw. Having shift stops saves the transmissions life. Plus, that orange handle is just so bad to the bone.Con's: Setting the shift stops can be a pain.Image:At the time of pic, I had a mach shift knob. Just as well, I have a shift knob addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slykin Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Short Throw Transmission:T5Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Orange HandleShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Stupid white cue-ballPro's:Just about everything. It's quiet, precise, and very high quality material.Con's: Maybe a bit too short for my tastesImage: (Optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-Ax ShifterTransmission: Tremec I forget.Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Tri-AxShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Number 13 Pool Ball Shift KnobPro's: It's fuckin awesome.Con's: Jackass who installed it did a shitty job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshHooten Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-Ax ShifterTransmission: Tremec I forget.Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Tri-AxShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Number 13 Pool Ball Shift KnobPro's: It's fuckin awesome.Con's: Jackass who installed it did a shitty job.+1 other than the shitty install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Short ThrowTransmission: Old T5Shift Handle Type: MGW Orange HandleShift Knob: OEM at the moment but hopefully picking up a Roush knob (Like iRoush's pictured above)Pro's: Very high quality product, amazing customer service by MGW, smooth shifting (except first... explained below), always goes into gearCon's: Most of my issues come from my T5 trans and it's age which causes the shifter to be hard to get into first and somewhat notchy. Also as previously stated setting the shift stops can be a PITA.Image: Picture was during mock up installation (which can be found in my build thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mygreengt Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-axTransmission: T3650Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Tri-axShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.):OEMPro's: Can always find 3rdCon's: Shift knob gets hot, i mean really hot. Also is notchy.Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Short throwTransmission: TKO-600Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): MGW SilverShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Roush and Hurst T-handlePro's: Smooth, Ultra adjustable. the shift lever doesnt Pop up on a roll pin unlike the Stock TKO. Hurst T-Handle Helps shift to give it a yank. Con's: roush knob is fragile. it reminds me of a miniature pool bawl. Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White95 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: Pro 5.0Transmission: Tremec TR3550Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Steeda Tri-AxShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): oemPro's: positive feel, easily adjusted stops, spring assisted 2-3 shiftCon's: provided shift handle is as useful as a screen door on a submarine..Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alscobra Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Brand: MGW orange handle. Trans: T-56Handle: MGW Replaced the Steeda tri-ax with it. MGW is the superior shifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330CubeGt Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: PRO 5.0Transmission: Tremec T-45Shift Handle Type: PRO 5.0Shift Knob: 2.25" Custom Billard Ball #6Pro's: Its a quality shifter, they have been around for a long long time and there are fairly priced.you can pick up a used one for under $100 in most cases, i picked mine up for $60.Con's: I have one in my own car and the assist spring for the 2-3 shift to push the handle over tward 3rd is weak and hardly moves the shifter as it should. Other then a weak spring here and there there almost unbreakable.Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMR Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Brand & Name of Shifter: B&M HammershifterTransmission: AODEShift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Ratchet style shifter.Shift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.):B&M T-Handle w. Button to control the O/D on/off.Pro's: Replaces the rubish auto shifter with a ratchet style shifter that is all metal and non of that plastic crap.Con's: Hammerhandle is rubish and looks dumb, O/D is still controlled by an on/off switch on the shifters floor like on the OEM shifter, Image: (Optional)Remarks:The B&M Hammer shifter allows you to ratchet throug 1-2 and into 3 or D, 4 gear is controlled by the O/D on/off. It does not change the way the transmission works, the shift layout is the same as the OEM (P-R-N-D-2-1). Recommendations: Get a shift knob with a button like I did, and hook it up to the O/D wiring so you control O/D that way. This way you always have it by hand, and don't have to take your eyes off the road to locate the little O/D button on the shifters floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 brand - Hursttranny - stock manualhandle - not stock, not sure.knob - painted my ownI bought this used from a member on another site. The original shifter handle would make me hit my knuckles aginst the dash and that same person had a different handle he modified that didn't do that. The shifting itself is butter-smooth and my only complaint(short of the knuckles on the dash) is that sometimes it will pop out of gear if you down shift into 2nd and let off the clutch. Over all though really happy with the performance and feel, has stops to help things feel solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanticblue98 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Brand: Pro5.0Transmission: Borg Warner T-45 Shift HandleType: Steeda Tri-AxShift Knob: FRPP leatherPro's: very direct, steeda handle matches very well with it. I've never missed 3rd gear. "Snick Snick" noise during shifts for some reason is enjoyable to me.Con's: centering spring is worn out, reverse is occasionally hard to locate. Pro5.0 handle blows, tri-ax is a huge improvement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaborRacing9 Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 im gonna do a quick versus of te Pro 5.0 and steeda tri ax for the T56 tranny on my cobra... i just swapped from a pro 5.0 to a steeda this weekend and i am soo happy that i did.Brand & Name of Shifter: pro 5.0Transmission: t 56Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): pro 5.0Shift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): roush blackPro's: gear length relatively good/short, "racy" feelCon's: alot.... the pro 5.0 is extremely SUPER notchy... and it contributes to A TON of gear rattle.... it was terrible. not to mention that the gears were still very ambiguous and 3rd was still difficult to engage quickly. overall 4 out of 10. ps its for sale lol Image: Next is the steeda tri axBrand & Name of Shifter: Steeda tri axTransmission: t 56Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): steeda tri axShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): roush blackPro's: everything!!! completely eliminated my rattle/chatter.... ahifts so much smoother, not as notchy, and the gears are less ambiguous.... third is easy to find/engage.... im so happy with it 9 out of 10.Con's: none so far... im really satisfied.Image: I would really recommend someone to not waste their time going with the pro 5.0 (im trying to sell it but im trying to be honest as well). i personally didnt like it. it was too notchy, contributed to too much rattle/chatter, and enagaing gears was ambiguous. the steeda was the complete opposite.... smooth, quiet, perfect. no complaints. idk if this would be the same for another tranny but this was the case for the tremec t56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottydsntknow Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) This shifter handle is a godsend for ppl like me who are the perfect size so as to not be able to reach the silly far forward SN95 shifter without putting the seat all the way up so my knees almost hit the dash and then if I notch the seatback too high my head brushes the roof. Some of this is probably due to my brand new seat cushions that don't settle down as much as the worn out 15+ yr old cushions I replaced them with but still... there is a reason Ford went with a shifter linkage in the 05-up cars...Anyway here are some pics of it. They are both with the shifter in neutral and I can sit back with a good 3-4" of clearance from my knees to the dash with the seat leaned back (not "gangsta" leaned back but comfortable) and still nail all my shifts with my elbow on the armrest. Shifter handle itself is a nice billet piece and it really works well with the bullitt bezel and FRPP Cobra shifter knob I have. Installs with the stock boot just fine, no cutting the boot or anything like some ppl have claimed, just gotta get a little creative. I love it, this is by far the best comfort mod I've ever done to a Mustang. Yes, the shifts are longer but not as much as you'd think. Its about like shifting a stock shifter as far as throw but without the slop of the stock shifter (unless you have a stock shifter, I have a Tri-Ax). I HATED having to lean forward to get 3rd and 5th, now I can sit back and enjoy driving this thing. Edited May 5, 2013 by scottydsntknow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar Posted May 5, 2013 Report Share Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Short Throw Transmission: Stock T-45 Shift Handle Type: MGW Orange Handle Shift Knob: Black and Silver Rally Series with Running Pony Pro's: Very short and smooth. I hate the notchy feels on shifters Con's: NO complaints from the shifter itself. Only from the gearbox.Image: Coming soon. Edited May 5, 2013 by Solar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted May 6, 2013 Report Share Posted May 6, 2013 Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-axTransmission: T3650Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Tri-axShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.):OEMPro's: Can always find 3rdCon's: Shift knob gets hot, i mean really hot. Also is notchy.Image: Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-axTransmission: T3650Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Tri-axShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.):OEMPro's: Can always find 3rdCon's: Shift knob gets hot, very notchy, gets alot of chatter in 5th gear, reverse is sometimes hard to get into... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 (edited) Brand & Name of Shifter: B&M precision shifterTransmission: T5/ T45Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): integralShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): oem, aftermarketPro's: solid feel and throw, great height Con's: slightly notchy Edited May 7, 2013 by smallblocksn95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Does anybody have an MGW on a T3650? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldmember Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 GREAT thread idea...Brand & Name of Shifter: Pro 5.0 Power TowerTransmission: Stock TR3650Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Steeda Tri-AxShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Drilled and tapped 8-ballPro's: Short throw length, added leverage with taller Tri-Ax handle, easier to reach Third and Fifth with Tri-Ax handle, 8-ball just the right size for a knob.Con's: It doesn't find Third on its own and it's notchy. Take this with a grain of salt- the TR3650 is a much notchier trans than the T5/T45. Not as user-friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F8L GT Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-AxTransmission: Faceplated TR3650Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Pro 5.0Shift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Jegs Pistol Grip With buttonPro's: Great shifter. Hits 3rd gear every time. You can feel it engage the gear knowing it is inCon's: On a faceplated Trans its easy to do a 3rd-R shift without a reverse lock out. Under repetitivehard shifting, the stock Tri-Ax handle will snap off. I went through 3 before going with a steel Pro 5.0 handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RassCar Posted November 30, 2014 Report Share Posted November 30, 2014 Brand & Name of Shifter: MGW Short ThrowTransmission: T3650Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): MGW Race HandleShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Ford Racing 5-SpeedPro's: Feels amazing. Has very short throws and positive engagement. Doesn't miss 3rd like the Steeda Tri-Ax it replaced.Con's: Requires a somewhat noticeable amount of effort when moving to 1-2 and 5-R. It's very short and leans back. The height and angle isn't much of a problem for me it just looks a little strange with the current knob. (FYI the other optional handles are taller and aren't angled backward) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Brand & Name of Shifter: Steeda Tri-AxTransmission: 99 Cobra T-45Shift Handle Type (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Steeda Tri-Ax HandleShift Knob (OEM, Aftermarket, etc.): Ford Racing Leather WrappedPro's: Notchy feeling, very mechanical. Con's: sometimes almost too notchy for an everyday DD. miss 3rd occasionally, might just need to adjust the stops or something, idk.Image: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
