Which Shifter???

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 12-05-2001, 12:56 AM

I Have Eanough To Buy Either A B&M, Or Hurst Shifter. I Was Leaning Towards The B&M, What Do You Think???

cyberstang5.0 · 12-05-2001, 08:29 AM

I have a B&M and it feels great going through the gears. Some people like the Steeda Triax but I never personally never messed with to know the difference. If you do get the Ripper, you will notice a BIG difference.

JuicedPGT · 12-05-2001, 05:28 PM

Personally id go for the pro 5.0 or the Tri-ax. I have drove a GT with a ripper, 5.0, and the tri-ax. I like the feel of the pro 5.0 the best. The ripper didnt impress me that much. :shrug:

bri32z · 12-05-2001, 07:14 PM

I love my Hurst shifter. I have never ever missed a gear. It just feels so good when shifting. I have a friend with a pro 5.0 and did not care for it as opposed to my hurst. Just my opinion though.

jonnyk · 12-05-2001, 08:29 PM

There's a guy locally here that sells the Tri-Ax. Consequently, my buddy bought one. It's a lot nicer than my B&M so if you're gonna save and buy from the States, I'd say go Steeda. Aside from that, my B&M was a huge improvement over stock. A must-do mod.

SaleenGTS · 12-05-2001, 11:12 PM

Hurst is crap.....had 2, first one broke, second one fell apart. I have a Steeda Ti-Ax now and absolutley LOVE it!!!

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 12-06-2001, 12:14 AM

ok, i only want to buy a shifter for a t-5 once, so should i go with the steeda tri-ax or pro 5.0????

fastang · 12-06-2001, 01:29 AM

I really like my pro5.0 It seems to be much more solid than the competition.

1BAD89 · 12-06-2001, 03:04 AM

I've had the B&M Ripper and it was a big difference over stock, then I got the PRO 5.0 and it was a HUGE difference over the ripper.

NO SLO PK · 12-06-2001, 08:47 PM

Answer: None of the above.

I'm getting a Blue Thunder to go with a new Tremec. I know very little about it. I'm going off of a strong recommendation by my mechanic friend at Xtreme Mustang Performance.

I'll let you know after it's installed

1BAD89 · 12-07-2001, 12:45 AM

I'm sorry but you just can't beat the PRO 5.0. I don't care how strong the recommendation was, PRO 5.0 is the best of the best. But that is what I would do, buy a shifter that I know very little about.

SaleenGTS · 12-07-2001, 09:33 AM

Bowtie don't mind him, he knows not what he does

HE has a way of unintentionally making people look like idiots, but he doesn't do it intentionally. H really is a good guy.

Do what you want, just stay away from Hurst.

I don't know about the Pro 5.0, but the Tri-Ax has a spring in the shifter that automatically places it in the 3rd gear gate so you don't hit 5th or just mis 3rd totally. Kinda cool.

bri32z · 12-07-2001, 02:45 PM

Quote:

I don't know about the Pro 5.0, but the Tri-Ax has a spring in the shifter that automatically places it in the 3rd gear gate so you don't hit 5th or just mis 3rd totally. Kinda cool.

So does my Hurst. But as I said before it is personal opinion which is the best. Never missed a 3rd gear shift. Striaght up from 2nd is my 3rd gear---spring loaded

bigwhitecobra · 12-08-2001, 09:03 AM

I have both a Pro-5.0 and a Steeda unit, and the Steeda feels more precise. It's hard to beat the Pro-5.0, but somehow Steeda did it. Either of those will be absolutely fantastic. Let us know what you go with. BTW, I know a shop here that you can order one from. Email me and let me know if you are interrested. Later.

NO SLO PK · 12-08-2001, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by SaleenGTS
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HE has a way of unintentionally making people look like idiots, but he doesn't do it intentionally. H really is a good guy.

Dustin, I'm glad I read your post since I was ready to lay into him...I'll take your word for it, ok bud?

84LX89GT · 12-08-2001, 08:05 PM

the guy who had the '89 GT before me bought a Hurst and the 2nd to 3rd shift sucks. I've missed quite a few shifts even on 3rd to 4th as well.
If i were to buy another short throw shifter (which i don't see myself doing anytime soon) i personally would buy either a Steeda Tri-Ax or Pro-5.0 because i've heard really good things about them from alot of people and for something you use so often, saving up the extra money for a top quality product is really a worthwhile investment.

bri32z · 12-08-2001, 08:26 PM

It probaly was not adjusted right. Mine shifts fine but I am not doing so hot to voice my opinion so I'll shut up now.

12-05-2001, 12:56 AM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Which Shifter??? I Have Eanough To Buy Either A B&M, Or Hurst Shifter. I Was Leaning Towards The B&M, What Do You Think??? __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

12-05-2001, 05:28 PM	#3
JuicedPGT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 4	Personally id go for the pro 5.0 or the Tri-ax. I have drove a GT with a ripper, 5.0, and the tri-ax. I like the feel of the pro 5.0 the best. The ripper didnt impress me that much. :shrug: __________________ 93 Ford Probe Hotshot Headers,,Hotshot Intake,,Greddy Catback,,Clutchmasters stage 1,,Fidanza 9lb flywheel,,NOS,,PRD shifter

12-05-2001, 08:29 PM	#5
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	There's a guy locally here that sells the Tri-Ax. Consequently, my buddy bought one. It's a lot nicer than my B&M so if you're gonna save and buy from the States, I'd say go Steeda. Aside from that, my B&M was a huge improvement over stock. A must-do mod. __________________ Novi 2000 now spinning off the snout of the 331... Mods Pics

12-05-2001, 11:12 PM	#6
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Hurst is crap.....had 2, first one broke, second one fell apart. I have a Steeda Ti-Ax now and absolutley LOVE it!!! __________________ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport Supercharged 306 Started her up 6/8/03 Old Motor Supercharged 347 516 rwhp 553 rwtq 11.249@126.83 1997 Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 162 hp

12-06-2001, 12:14 AM	#7
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	ok, i only want to buy a shifter for a t-5 once, so should i go with the steeda tri-ax or pro 5.0???? __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

12-05-2001, 08:29 AM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I have a B&M and it feels great going through the gears. Some people like the Steeda Triax but I never personally never messed with to know the difference. If you do get the Ripper, you will notice a BIG difference.

12-05-2001, 07:14 PM	#4
bri32z street racing junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 231	I love my Hurst shifter. I have never ever missed a gear. It just feels so good when shifting. I have a friend with a pro 5.0 and did not care for it as opposed to my hurst. Just my opinion though.

12-06-2001, 01:29 AM	#8
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	I really like my pro5.0 It seems to be much more solid than the competition. __________________ 98 GT manual trans, Magna Flow exh. old car: 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

12-06-2001, 03:04 AM	#9
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I've had the B&M Ripper and it was a big difference over stock, then I got the PRO 5.0 and it was a HUGE difference over the ripper.

12-06-2001, 08:47 PM	#10
NO SLO PK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Arcadia, CA, USA Posts: 731	Answer: None of the above. I'm getting a Blue Thunder to go with a new Tremec. I know very little about it. I'm going off of a strong recommendation by my mechanic friend at Xtreme Mustang Performance. I'll let you know after it's installed __________________ Russ L '91 LX - 331 w/ Procharger '03 Cobra Convertible - Pullied '94 Lightning '65 Mustang Coupe

12-07-2001, 12:45 AM	#11
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I'm sorry but you just can't beat the PRO 5.0. I don't care how strong the recommendation was, PRO 5.0 is the best of the best. But that is what I would do, buy a shifter that I know very little about.

12-07-2001, 09:33 AM	#12
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Bowtie don't mind him, he knows not what he does HE has a way of unintentionally making people look like idiots, but he doesn't do it intentionally. H really is a good guy. Do what you want, just stay away from Hurst. I don't know about the Pro 5.0, but the Tri-Ax has a spring in the shifter that automatically places it in the 3rd gear gate so you don't hit 5th or just mis 3rd totally. Kinda cool. __________________ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport Supercharged 306 Started her up 6/8/03 Old Motor Supercharged 347 516 rwhp 553 rwtq 11.249@126.83 1997 Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 162 hp

12-08-2001, 09:03 AM	#14
bigwhitecobra Huh? Whatcha said? Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,073	I have both a Pro-5.0 and a Steeda unit, and the Steeda feels more precise. It's hard to beat the Pro-5.0, but somehow Steeda did it. Either of those will be absolutely fantastic. Let us know what you go with. BTW, I know a shop here that you can order one from. Email me and let me know if you are interrested. Later.

12-08-2001, 08:05 PM	#16
84LX89GT Mustangs Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,938	the guy who had the '89 GT before me bought a Hurst and the 2nd to 3rd shift sucks. I've missed quite a few shifts even on 3rd to 4th as well. If i were to buy another short throw shifter (which i don't see myself doing anytime soon) i personally would buy either a Steeda Tri-Ax or Pro-5.0 because i've heard really good things about them from alot of people and for something you use so often, saving up the extra money for a top quality product is really a worthwhile investment. __________________ 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX1300-R 1980 Ford Thunderbird - 255 V8 ported heads, 5.0L ported stock headers, O.R. H-pipe and Flowmaster 2-chambers, dual roller timing chain hi-po Mack Truck hood emblem 1985 Mustang GT 5.0L T5, F-303, GT40p, headers, off-road h, flowmasters, MSD stuff, etc. Sold 02/06/04 1989 Mustang GT ET: 13.304@102.29 mph (5-24-03) Sold - 1998 Mustang Cobra coupe, 1/4 mile - street tires: 13.843@103.41 (bone stock)

12-08-2001, 08:26 PM	#17
bri32z street racing junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 231	It probaly was not adjusted right. Mine shifts fine but I am not doing so hot to voice my opinion so I'll shut up now.

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