Aftermarket shifters Hurst vs the rest

sgwinn · 04-23-2001, 12:12 PM

Trying to decide which after market shifter to buy. will they help with the "mush" i feel in downshifting from 4th to 3rd? Trannie and current shifter are stock; 1990 5.0 LX. Also, someone told me there is no linkages with the new ones. Just basically plugs into the old slot. (except for reverse linkage) So does a new shifter just basically shorten the throw and not beef up the mechanics? (4 to 3 is week!)

Strim91GT · 04-23-2001, 12:22 PM

Personally I love my pro 5.0 shifter. I broke my t-5 and am now putting in a tremec TKO and i ordered a pro 5.0 for the tremec without even using the shifter that came with it. If you power shift it, the bolt stops would be a big plus on any aftermarket shifter. Shifting into third is no problem either. Whatever shifter you decide to get, i would try to make sure it has bolt stops to prevent breaking the shift forks.

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edelbrock 6032 heads,cobra intake,b303,4.10 gear,tremec tko,vortech s trim,polished cobra r's,dual friction clutch

04-23-2001, 01:03 PM

I have a Hurst and wouldn't recommend it to anyone - although it's much better than stock. I plan on going w/ a Pro 5.0 or B&M Ripper in the near future.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; 190 lb fp; FPR; TFS track heat Intake - 12.513 @ 112 mph (Pre-inj/fuelpump/FPR/intake)

gray87GT · 04-23-2001, 01:32 PM

I like my Tri-Ax

SHaFT7 · 04-23-2001, 03:36 PM

i have a hurst and its just great

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SHaFTed

91GT, Flows, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

Casper5.0 · 04-24-2001, 12:34 AM

I had a Hurst in my car when i got it, it wasn't anywhere near as tight as the tri-ax i bought. And the tri ax had a much shorter throw than the Hurst. I can't stand to drive a stang without the tri ax now.

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94 cobra, steeda tri-ax, ultra flo's

14.2 @ 99 (stock)

StreetStang37 · 04-24-2001, 02:30 AM

I like the Pro5.0 Shifter. Just get either the Tri-Ax or the Pro 5.0. You can't go wrong with either.

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1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air & Pullies, K&N, C&L 73mm MAF, 3.73 Gears, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. mandrel bent cat back, High Flow H-Pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 16* Timing Advance

RAINSTANG · 04-24-2001, 03:09 PM

I've had a Hurst Billet plus for about a year and it's just fine. As far as installation goes, it's a piece of cake with any top loader. The hardest part of the whole deal is removing those *&%$$ little bolts that hold the inner boot down.

grey92lx · 04-24-2001, 04:33 PM

I would buy a Pro 5.0 again, I used to have the old Hurst shifter.

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92'LX Notchback, BBK Fenderwall Cold Air EDELBROCK Per. Intake, C&L 73mm MAM, 70mm TB,Windsor Jr iron Heads port & polished, f303 cam, 1.6 Crane roller rockers MSD 6A, FMS 9mm wires, Underdrive pulleys, JBA headers, flowtech X, 2 ch. flow, 3.73, Pro 5.0 Shifter HD FMS Radiator, Max Motorsport subs, Max Motorsport Lower Control Arms, ...KN 12.99@106mph
60ft 1.75 w/ET Drags

04-23-2001, 12:12 PM	#1
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	Aftermarket shifters Hurst vs the rest Trying to decide which after market shifter to buy. will they help with the "mush" i feel in downshifting from 4th to 3rd? Trannie and current shifter are stock; 1990 5.0 LX. Also, someone told me there is no linkages with the new ones. Just basically plugs into the old slot. (except for reverse linkage) So does a new shifter just basically shorten the throw and not beef up the mechanics? (4 to 3 is week!)

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04-23-2001, 12:22 PM	#2
Strim91GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 59	Personally I love my pro 5.0 shifter. I broke my t-5 and am now putting in a tremec TKO and i ordered a pro 5.0 for the tremec without even using the shifter that came with it. If you power shift it, the bolt stops would be a big plus on any aftermarket shifter. Shifting into third is no problem either. Whatever shifter you decide to get, i would try to make sure it has bolt stops to prevent breaking the shift forks. ------------------ edelbrock 6032 heads,cobra intake,b303,4.10 gear,tremec tko,vortech s trim,polished cobra r's,dual friction clutch

04-23-2001, 01:03 PM	#3
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	I have a Hurst and wouldn't recommend it to anyone - although it's much better than stock. I plan on going w/ a Pro 5.0 or B&M Ripper in the near future. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts); 30# injectors; 190 lb fp; FPR; TFS track heat Intake - 12.513 @ 112 mph (Pre-inj/fuelpump/FPR/intake)

04-23-2001, 01:32 PM	#4
gray87GT Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 177	I like my Tri-Ax

04-23-2001, 03:36 PM	#5
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	i have a hurst and its just great ------------------ SHaFTed 91GT, Flows, 70MM BBK TB, K&N, Hurst short throw, T5, 17" Lexani Roma, 235/40/R17 on front, 255/45/R17 on back, mach1 hood, LX tail lights, bright red!

04-24-2001, 12:34 AM	#6
Casper5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 107	I had a Hurst in my car when i got it, it wasn't anywhere near as tight as the tri-ax i bought. And the tri ax had a much shorter throw than the Hurst. I can't stand to drive a stang without the tri ax now. ------------------ 94 cobra, steeda tri-ax, ultra flo's 14.2 @ 99 (stock)

04-24-2001, 02:30 AM	#7
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	I like the Pro5.0 Shifter. Just get either the Tri-Ax or the Pro 5.0. You can't go wrong with either. ------------------ 1993 Mustang GT - March Ram Air & Pullies, K&N, C&L 73mm MAF, 3.73 Gears, Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2 in. mandrel bent cat back, High Flow H-Pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, 16* Timing Advance

04-24-2001, 03:09 PM	#8
RAINSTANG Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 98	I've had a Hurst Billet plus for about a year and it's just fine. As far as installation goes, it's a piece of cake with any top loader. The hardest part of the whole deal is removing those *&%$$ little bolts that hold the inner boot down.

04-24-2001, 04:33 PM	#9
grey92lx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Harlingen, TEXAS Posts: 75	I would buy a Pro 5.0 again, I used to have the old Hurst shifter. ------------------ 92'LX Notchback, BBK Fenderwall Cold Air EDELBROCK Per. Intake, C&L 73mm MAM, 70mm TB,Windsor Jr iron Heads port & polished, f303 cam, 1.6 Crane roller rockers MSD 6A, FMS 9mm wires, Underdrive pulleys, JBA headers, flowtech X, 2 ch. flow, 3.73, Pro 5.0 Shifter HD FMS Radiator, Max Motorsport subs, Max Motorsport Lower Control Arms, ...KN 12.99@106mph 60ft 1.75 w/ET Drags