Pro5.0 vs Steeda Tri-Ax shifter

Mustang_289 · 10-02-2002, 10:23 AM

Looking at buying either a Pro5 or Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, any comments on which one is better?

Dark_5.0 · 10-02-2002, 11:05 AM

The steeda tri-ax is what I have, it is great for drag racing it is built very solid and you can bang through the gears like no other.

The pro 5.0 is good too you cant go wrong.

Kamaro Killer · 10-02-2002, 02:48 PM

I got some great responces, check it out

which shifter

I hope this helps, Keith.

VeNuM · 10-02-2002, 06:11 PM

Tri-Ax all the way, I've got mine and it's one of the best things I've done to my car so far.

MattwantsSpeed · 10-03-2002, 09:41 AM

I agree, I love my Tri-Ax!

Jthompson · 10-03-2002, 01:49 PM

That's always the common thing-tri ax or pro 5.0. I got the pro 5.0. It is the best thing in the world, real short handle with throws at the flip of a wrist. Someone else told me it was built like a "brick sh*thouse" and I couldn't agree more. It has positive stops so you can't overshift "I love that Click, click click" when slamming the gears. This shifter will not break. Extremely stiff, gives that quality feeling, unlike my bro's honda civic shifter, which has 4 inches of left to right play while IN gear!!

Mustang_289 · 10-03-2002, 03:15 PM

Thanx for all the help guys - my son and I picked up the Pro5.0 and installed it last night. Of course we had to take it for a test drive and see how it shifts. Wow, I see what you've said - a simple flick of the wrist and you're in second, third etc. Like the positive stoping also..

Only thing I don't like is it's a little shorter than the stock shifter and the boot is now crumpled. Is there such a thing as a boot built for a Pro5.0?

MDM · 10-03-2002, 11:23 PM

the boot has the ability to interfere with the stops if you are using a long knob (leather with the longer neck). You will eventually wear through the boot and hopefully that will be all. You run the risk of killing gears if it is not fully engaging due to contact between the boot and stop. I went with a standard short knob(also adds some to the notchiness, which I love) and the Ford SVO boot and have had no problems. I got the boot from Mustangs Unlimited and it looks great, though does install differently than the stocker. Give this idea a try and you will be happy with the results.

10-02-2002, 10:23 AM	#1
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Pro5.0 vs Steeda Tri-Ax shifter Looking at buying either a Pro5 or Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, any comments on which one is better?

10-02-2002, 02:48 PM	#3
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	I asked a similiar question I got some great responces, check it out which shifter I hope this helps, Keith. __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

10-02-2002, 06:11 PM	#4
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	Tri-Ax all the way, I've got mine and it's one of the best things I've done to my car so far. __________________ 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

10-03-2002, 09:41 AM	#5
MattwantsSpeed Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 224	I agree, I love my Tri-Ax! __________________ 89 LX Hatch 5.0 5spd, alot of miles, terrible 2.73's, mac cai, pullies, Tri-Ax, 16* timing, elect fan, 3G alt Best to date: 14.331@97.46mph with 14*/stock fan/short belt and a 2.222 60' in 90 degree weather Waiting to put on Off road H and 1 5/8 headers Rice Hater's Club #36

10-03-2002, 01:49 PM	#6
Jthompson Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Corona, Ca. Posts: 80	That's always the common thing-tri ax or pro 5.0. I got the pro 5.0. It is the best thing in the world, real short handle with throws at the flip of a wrist. Someone else told me it was built like a "brick sh*thouse" and I couldn't agree more. It has positive stops so you can't overshift "I love that Click, click click" when slamming the gears. This shifter will not break. Extremely stiff, gives that quality feeling, unlike my bro's honda civic shifter, which has 4 inches of left to right play while IN gear!! __________________ Jeremy 1986 Mustang GT Convertible 1972 2 door 302 Maverick 1994 POS head gasket clubbed broke down T-bird with $6000 left to pay off

10-02-2002, 11:05 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The steeda tri-ax is what I have, it is great for drag racing it is built very solid and you can bang through the gears like no other. The pro 5.0 is good too you cant go wrong.

10-03-2002, 03:15 PM	#7
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Thanx for all the help guys - my son and I picked up the Pro5.0 and installed it last night. Of course we had to take it for a test drive and see how it shifts. Wow, I see what you've said - a simple flick of the wrist and you're in second, third etc. Like the positive stoping also.. Only thing I don't like is it's a little shorter than the stock shifter and the boot is now crumpled. Is there such a thing as a boot built for a Pro5.0?

10-03-2002, 11:23 PM	#8
MDM Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Flemington, NJ USA Posts: 166	the boot has the ability to interfere with the stops if you are using a long knob (leather with the longer neck). You will eventually wear through the boot and hopefully that will be all. You run the risk of killing gears if it is not fully engaging due to contact between the boot and stop. I went with a standard short knob(also adds some to the notchiness, which I love) and the Ford SVO boot and have had no problems. I got the boot from Mustangs Unlimited and it looks great, though does install differently than the stocker. Give this idea a try and you will be happy with the results.

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