Hurst or Pro 5.0???

AntwaanRandleEL · 01-24-2003, 10:56 AM

Ok I'm in a dilemma. I'm in the market for a new shifter. I'd like to get the Hurst with the chrome shift handle and the white shift knob, mainly because I want that look for my interior, but I want the Pro 5.0 because it is such a good shifter and a good feature that helps you catch 3rd everytime. Any one have experience with the Hurst? I'm pretty confident with the stock shifter as far as not missing third because If the way I hold the shifter, but I still want the added insurance in my head that the Pro 5.0 shifter would give me? What do you guys think????

VeNuM · 01-24-2003, 11:34 AM

I'm a big fan of the Pro-5.0 and Steeda Tri-Ax. I think the Tri-Ax is slighty more daily driver friendly because of it's gooseneck handle. Either shifter will please you though. You can put any handle on either of them too. ~Brian

scott93gt · 01-24-2003, 12:05 PM

I have the Hurst Chrome stick shifter in my 93 GT and I really like it. I don't run the car too hard but when I do I haven't missed third gear. The main reason I bought that shifter though was the look. I thought it went well with the interior of the car. I ordered the black ball knob for the shifter instead of the white (black interior).

bigdave · 01-24-2003, 12:05 PM

A friend of mine had a Hurst Billet shifter, and he was always missing gears in it. I have a Pro 5.0 with a Tri-Ax handle, and I can easily miss 3rd. For some reason, when I push up to go into 3rd, it will catch on something. Like it is jamming in between 1st and 3rd. I don't know if the Tri-Ax handle has anything to do with it. The only thing I can do to help it is to just RAM the handle into 3rd.

93 Cobra needs input · 01-24-2003, 01:39 PM

I've had three different shift kits. The first one was the hurst compitition plus with the black handle on my 90 GT excellent short throw and crisp clicks into third. Then I had the Hurst billet plus didn't like it much it seemed more street orientated longer throws. I just got a Pro 5.0 for my TKO and love it, it is the nicest yet. Very short throws and "snaps" into each gear excellent. I would like to shift a Tri-Ax to compare cuz I've heard their real good to.

sn95gt19 · 01-24-2003, 03:25 PM

i had a really old hurst for the t-5.....sucked

got a new hurst for the tremec.....horrible, i would miss gears all the time. the shifter felt really sloppy

PRO 5.0 IS WHAT IM USING NOW, I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING BUT A PRO 5.0. "the best in my opinion"

cyberstang5.0 · 01-24-2003, 03:26 PM

I have a Pro 5.0 on my TKO... love it

Stang_Crazy · 01-24-2003, 03:30 PM

I think this horse is beyond dead from all the beatings it's taken...

That being said, I have a Pro 5.0 and love it. Very short throws.

AntwaanRandleEL · 01-24-2003, 05:46 PM

I think I'll take the Pro 5.0, thanks guys.

srv1 · 01-25-2003, 02:49 AM

i have the Hurst/FRPP one in my car. nice crisp clean shifts everytime. No probs with mine! Plus i like the look of the handle comparted to the PRO 5.0. Not saying the PRO is bad, but i like the hurst do to its looks and the many "old style" shift knobs you can get for it.

chuck88 · 01-25-2003, 04:11 PM

I have the Hurst short throw shifter with the long chrome handle and I miss 3rd gear ocasionally.

Do you floks know if my Chrome Hurst shifter handle will bolt on to the pro 50 shifter?????

Chuck 88GT

Coupe50h · 01-25-2003, 06:41 PM

I went from hurst short throw, to b&m ripper with mac knob, i love the ripper, and will never use anything else, except maybe a triax one day.

bigdave · 01-26-2003, 10:18 PM

The Hurst handle will bolt up to a Pro 5.0. I was deciding between a Hurst and a Tri-Ax handle, and went with the Tri-Ax because it was so frikin' tall.

01-24-2003, 10:56 AM	#1
AntwaanRandleEL Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Naperville, IL, USA Posts: 76	Hurst or Pro 5.0??? Ok I'm in a dilemma. I'm in the market for a new shifter. I'd like to get the Hurst with the chrome shift handle and the white shift knob, mainly because I want that look for my interior, but I want the Pro 5.0 because it is such a good shifter and a good feature that helps you catch 3rd everytime. Any one have experience with the Hurst? I'm pretty confident with the stock shifter as far as not missing third because If the way I hold the shifter, but I still want the added insurance in my head that the Pro 5.0 shifter would give me? What do you guys think???? __________________ There will always be someone faster then you.

01-24-2003, 11:34 AM	#2
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	I'm a big fan of the Pro-5.0 and Steeda Tri-Ax. I think the Tri-Ax is slighty more daily driver friendly because of it's gooseneck handle. Either shifter will please you though. You can put any handle on either of them too. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

01-24-2003, 12:05 PM	#3
scott93gt Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Saltsburg, PA USA Posts: 468	I have the Hurst Chrome stick shifter in my 93 GT and I really like it. I don't run the car too hard but when I do I haven't missed third gear. The main reason I bought that shifter though was the look. I thought it went well with the interior of the car. I ordered the black ball knob for the shifter instead of the white (black interior). __________________ Scott 1993 Mustang GT Silver CC/Titanium Accent GT, Black Clothe interior. 5 speed, Hurst Competition Plus, 3 chamber Flows, 3.08's. 2010 VW GTI 2dr 6MT (no pictures yet) 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

01-24-2003, 12:05 PM	#4
bigdave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 50	A friend of mine had a Hurst Billet shifter, and he was always missing gears in it. I have a Pro 5.0 with a Tri-Ax handle, and I can easily miss 3rd. For some reason, when I push up to go into 3rd, it will catch on something. Like it is jamming in between 1st and 3rd. I don't know if the Tri-Ax handle has anything to do with it. The only thing I can do to help it is to just RAM the handle into 3rd. __________________ 1977 Cobra II, 306ci, Speed Demon 650, Performer RPM Air Gap, ported high swirl heads, 488/.460 Blue Racer Cam, 10:1 Keith Black pistons, Z-Code T-5, 3.40 Trac Lock, SSM Lift Bars RHC Member #83

01-24-2003, 01:39 PM	#5
93 Cobra needs input Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Madelia,MN USA Posts: 58	I've had three different shift kits. The first one was the hurst compitition plus with the black handle on my 90 GT excellent short throw and crisp clicks into third. Then I had the Hurst billet plus didn't like it much it seemed more street orientated longer throws. I just got a Pro 5.0 for my TKO and love it, it is the nicest yet. Very short throws and "snaps" into each gear excellent. I would like to shift a Tri-Ax to compare cuz I've heard their real good to. __________________ 331 stroker, JE 8.5:1 pistons, H-beam rods, steel crank, main cap, msd with 3step, BBK ceramic long tubes,TKO, 4.30's, motorsport Z303, Victor Jr aluminum heads, crane gold 1.6, southside lift bars, 90/10 front, 50/50 rear, centerforce dual friction clutch, Vortech S-trim soon.

01-24-2003, 03:25 PM	#6
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i had a really old hurst for the t-5.....sucked got a new hurst for the tremec.....horrible, i would miss gears all the time. the shifter felt really sloppy PRO 5.0 IS WHAT IM USING NOW, I WILL NEVER BUY ANYTHING BUT A PRO 5.0. "the best in my opinion" __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

01-24-2003, 03:26 PM	#7
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I have a Pro 5.0 on my TKO... love it

01-24-2003, 03:30 PM	#8
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I think this horse is beyond dead from all the beatings it's taken... That being said, I have a Pro 5.0 and love it. Very short throws. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

01-24-2003, 05:46 PM	#9
AntwaanRandleEL Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Naperville, IL, USA Posts: 76	I think I'll take the Pro 5.0, thanks guys. __________________ There will always be someone faster then you.

01-25-2003, 02:49 AM	#10
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	i have the Hurst/FRPP one in my car. nice crisp clean shifts everytime. No probs with mine! Plus i like the look of the handle comparted to the PRO 5.0. Not saying the PRO is bad, but i like the hurst do to its looks and the many "old style" shift knobs you can get for it. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

01-25-2003, 04:11 PM	#11
chuck88 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Wood Ridge NJ USA Posts: 341	I have the Hurst short throw shifter with the long chrome handle and I miss 3rd gear ocasionally. Do you floks know if my Chrome Hurst shifter handle will bolt on to the pro 50 shifter????? Chuck 88GT __________________ So what if its "midlife crisis". Wife, 2 kids, busy job, "fixer upper" house, and I still have time for the Mustang!!! I Love my kids!!!

01-25-2003, 06:41 PM	#12
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	I went from hurst short throw, to b&m ripper with mac knob, i love the ripper, and will never use anything else, except maybe a triax one day. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

01-26-2003, 10:18 PM	#13
bigdave Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hillsborough, NC Posts: 50	The Hurst handle will bolt up to a Pro 5.0. I was deciding between a Hurst and a Tri-Ax handle, and went with the Tri-Ax because it was so frikin' tall. __________________ 1977 Cobra II, 306ci, Speed Demon 650, Performer RPM Air Gap, ported high swirl heads, 488/.460 Blue Racer Cam, 10:1 Keith Black pistons, Z-Code T-5, 3.40 Trac Lock, SSM Lift Bars RHC Member #83

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