Short throw shifters

fazali · 01-04-2001, 12:06 AM

I have a 2001 GT. I have already upgraded the exhaust to flowmasters. Now, I am considering a short throw shifter.

Once concern. Can this void my warranty?

Someone help me out and show me the way.

Is it worth the time and effort to modify the shifter?

97snakedriver · 01-04-2001, 12:12 AM

Its only 8 bolts, so time and effort is no big deal at all. Money is about $180, but that's up to you rather or not that worth it. I think it is. The fun factor that comes with a shifter is great, especially if you do gears at some point.

Steeda and Pro 5.0 are the most popular brands. I like Steeda a little better, but it is louder then the Pro 5.0.

Mr. Lee · 01-04-2001, 09:20 AM

I also have a new 5 speed (2000, not mustang)and replaced the stock with a adjustable short shifter.

The legal jargon in the warranty on my car basically states that the dealer must prove that the modification or alteration was the source of the problem that led to the failure of the warranteed item.

If they tell you that your short shifter was the cause of your rear end blowing out, well, I'd call a lawyer.

my 2 cents

LI STANG · 01-04-2001, 09:51 AM

If your considering a shorty shifter I've had great results with Pro 5.0 on my '99.

I had a Hurst shorty in the past, which transmitted alot more tranny noise than the Pro 5.0.

3rd gear rattle with the Hurst was really annoying.

Only drawback with a Pro 5.0 is a long 5th gear reach.

95mustanggt · 01-04-2001, 10:06 AM

You'd need a lawyer and a good engineer. Iron never lies. If the shifter caused the failure there would be evidence to support it. If the shifter didn't cause the failure that evidence would be present also.

Warranty is supposed to cover manufacturer and material defects. Material defects are clearly identifiable when a part is analyzed by a competent person. Workmanship is a little tougher to see, but evidence is still present. I'm not sure what it would cost to have a material engineer look at the parts, but I know that a couple of my colleagues (who have Chev's) have already had problems (go figure

) and have caught the dealer trying to replace parts that are not damaged and tried to give them a run around. Luckily it never worked.

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White 1995 Mustang GT
Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer
My 1995 Mustang GT

01-04-2001, 12:02 PM

I don't know about the newer models, but I know that the Pro-5.0 piece is nice. My buddy had an 88 LX and he let me drive his car, wow that shifter kicks a$$. I have a hurst on my foxbody, and if I had money to buy a different one now, I would buy the Pro-5.0.

I am sure their quality and performance in shifers has followed into the new generation stangs. Although I have heard the Steeda is a nice shifter too.

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88GT stock shortblock, ported GT-40 iron heads, ported Edlebrock Performer intake, 24# inj, Pro-M 75mm Bullet MAM, 3.73, hurst short throw, F-303, electric fan, alum rad, FMS HD clutch, R134a ac conversion, 70mm TB , and some other stuff I probably forgot, best run so far on ET streets is 13.02@106 with a 1.87 60ft (Full body weight GT, full tank of gas, and sway bars connected, gonna disconnect sway bars and dip into the twelves).

Try Me · 01-04-2001, 12:32 PM

Any of you who'd get flack from their dealer for an aftermarket shifter needs to find A NEW DEALER!!!

My dealer was the best. Warranty? Everything inlcuding weather stripper and wax jobs were part of "warranty" :-)

As for FAZALI, you've already got flows on your 2001 - i think you have too much money, i think you should share some with me :-)
L.O.L!

01-04-2001, 12:06 AM	#1
fazali Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Plano, TX, USA Posts: 22	Short throw shifters I have a 2001 GT. I have already upgraded the exhaust to flowmasters. Now, I am considering a short throw shifter. Once concern. Can this void my warranty? Someone help me out and show me the way. Is it worth the time and effort to modify the shifter?

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01-04-2001, 12:12 AM	#2
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Its only 8 bolts, so time and effort is no big deal at all. Money is about $180, but that's up to you rather or not that worth it. I think it is. The fun factor that comes with a shifter is great, especially if you do gears at some point. Steeda and Pro 5.0 are the most popular brands. I like Steeda a little better, but it is louder then the Pro 5.0.

01-04-2001, 09:20 AM	#3
Mr. Lee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: FLA Posts: 11	I also have a new 5 speed (2000, not mustang)and replaced the stock with a adjustable short shifter. The legal jargon in the warranty on my car basically states that the dealer must prove that the modification or alteration was the source of the problem that led to the failure of the warranteed item. If they tell you that your short shifter was the cause of your rear end blowing out, well, I'd call a lawyer. my 2 cents

01-04-2001, 09:51 AM	#4
LI STANG Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: syosset,n.y. usa Posts: 45	If your considering a shorty shifter I've had great results with Pro 5.0 on my '99. I had a Hurst shorty in the past, which transmitted alot more tranny noise than the Pro 5.0. 3rd gear rattle with the Hurst was really annoying. Only drawback with a Pro 5.0 is a long 5th gear reach.

01-04-2001, 10:06 AM	#5
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	You'd need a lawyer and a good engineer. Iron never lies. If the shifter caused the failure there would be evidence to support it. If the shifter didn't cause the failure that evidence would be present also. Warranty is supposed to cover manufacturer and material defects. Material defects are clearly identifiable when a part is analyzed by a competent person. Workmanship is a little tougher to see, but evidence is still present. I'm not sure what it would cost to have a material engineer look at the parts, but I know that a couple of my colleagues (who have Chev's) have already had problems (go figure ) and have caught the dealer trying to replace parts that are not damaged and tried to give them a run around. Luckily it never worked. ------------------ White 1995 Mustang GT Dynomax Cat-Back, Offroad H-pipe, K&N Filters w/o Air Silencer My 1995 Mustang GT

01-04-2001, 12:02 PM	#6
88GT5.013.02 Guest Posts: n/a	I don't know about the newer models, but I know that the Pro-5.0 piece is nice. My buddy had an 88 LX and he let me drive his car, wow that shifter kicks a$$. I have a hurst on my foxbody, and if I had money to buy a different one now, I would buy the Pro-5.0. I am sure their quality and performance in shifers has followed into the new generation stangs. Although I have heard the Steeda is a nice shifter too. ------------------ 88GT stock shortblock, ported GT-40 iron heads, ported Edlebrock Performer intake, 24# inj, Pro-M 75mm Bullet MAM, 3.73, hurst short throw, F-303, electric fan, alum rad, FMS HD clutch, R134a ac conversion, 70mm TB , and some other stuff I probably forgot, best run so far on ET streets is 13.02@106 with a 1.87 60ft (Full body weight GT, full tank of gas, and sway bars connected, gonna disconnect sway bars and dip into the twelves).

01-04-2001, 12:32 PM	#7
Try Me Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 465	Any of you who'd get flack from their dealer for an aftermarket shifter needs to find A NEW DEALER!!! My dealer was the best. Warranty? Everything inlcuding weather stripper and wax jobs were part of "warranty" :-) As for FAZALI, you've already got flows on your 2001 - i think you have too much money, i think you should share some with me :-) L.O.L!