Shifters and Clutches........ ???????????????

screaming_pas$enger88 · 05-08-2001, 06:29 PM

im looking into maybe getting a new shifter. right now i have the stock one that is about the size of the empire state building.... is there that much of a difference? ive heard alot about noise and vibration transfer from the tranny up through the shifter, but steeda claims thiers doesnt do that. if i got one, it would prolly be the Tri-Ax. i may also be looking into a new clutch too unless adjusting my present clutch will make shifting any easier. the clutch is still fairly new as far as i know, and its like pushing your foot into the ground its so stiff. anyone????????

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Mr 5 0 · 05-08-2001, 07:38 PM

Yes, there is a noticable difference when you replace the factory shifter with an afrtermarket shifter. I have the PRO 5.0 and love it, as most everyone does but there is a little transmission noise transfer, which I don't mind a bit.
Sometimes this is due to loose transmission mounts or just a worn transmission that the factory rubber bushings help quiet.

I've heard a lot of good things about the TRI-AX shifter and would bet that it's a good piece based on what I've seen posted about it here, so that's a distinct possibility, especially if quiet operation is important to you. Either way, anything is better than the factory shifter - as everyone with an aftermarket piece will tell you.

TEXSN95 · 05-08-2001, 08:58 PM

Just put in a B&M Ripper today...works great, but you can't go wrong with any of them.

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White 95 Cobra #3637
58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s
13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

smokedchevy · 05-09-2001, 12:46 AM

Yeah the stock clutch and the cheap replacements have very stiff pedals and poor clamping power. If you're ever going to run slicks you'll need to upgrade that clutch. The centerforce dual friction kevlar is great and the pedal effort is a lot lighter.

Chipdog · 05-09-2001, 07:11 AM

I just ordered my Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter from E-bay for my convertion. Best deal is with gator_bill. I hope to get it done this weekend. I will post back when its all in.

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92 GT Convertible
K&N, Hooker Headers, H-Pipe, Flow Masters, B&M Holeshot 3k converter, 4.10s, BBK 1.5 drop, 73mm Vortech Mass air, 65 FMS TB, B&M Super Cooler trans cooler, FMS Aluminum radiator

And a Small Blow Job

2FastLX · 05-09-2001, 10:16 AM

I have the Pro 5.0 and love it. The tranny noise I consider a bonus because it let me know my tranny was on the way out.

I have the King Cobra clutch and the pedal feel is very light. Also it has a distinct point where it grabs. My car will get posi in 3rd gear with it.

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SmokeyDP · 05-09-2001, 10:45 AM

I have a B&M and it requires a little force to change gears, but I like it a lot, even though I have nothing to compare it to. I dont hear any noticable noise from the T-5. My clutch pedal is really hard too like you described, probobly because it is still the stock setup.

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BBK Shorties, Flowmasters, Super Chip, Mass Air, Under Drive Pullies, Hurst Shifter, Duck Tape
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JD93GT · 05-09-2001, 06:08 PM

I must say, after going through many clutches in my old '87 LX, i like the Centerforce Dual Friction the best, great clamping power, and the clutch outlasted the transmission!!

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'93 Gt, Stock as a rock, but plan an AOD to T-5z swap, steeda tri-ax shifter, 3.73's, cobra intake, gt-40 irons, e303 cam, 1.7 rr's, bbk headers, off road h-pipe, flowmasters cat back, msd ignition, blaster coil, mac cold air box (fenderwell), eibach springs, silver cobra r's, etc...

05-08-2001, 06:29 PM	#1
screaming_pas$enger88 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 35	Shifters and Clutches........ ??????????????? im looking into maybe getting a new shifter. right now i have the stock one that is about the size of the empire state building.... is there that much of a difference? ive heard alot about noise and vibration transfer from the tranny up through the shifter, but steeda claims thiers doesnt do that. if i got one, it would prolly be the Tri-Ax. i may also be looking into a new clutch too unless adjusting my present clutch will make shifting any easier. the clutch is still fairly new as far as i know, and its like pushing your foot into the ground its so stiff. anyone???????? ------------------ AIM= OneQuickStang

05-08-2001, 07:38 PM	#2
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Yes, there is a noticable difference when you replace the factory shifter with an afrtermarket shifter. I have the PRO 5.0 and love it, as most everyone does but there is a little transmission noise transfer, which I don't mind a bit. Sometimes this is due to loose transmission mounts or just a worn transmission that the factory rubber bushings help quiet. I've heard a lot of good things about the TRI-AX shifter and would bet that it's a good piece based on what I've seen posted about it here, so that's a distinct possibility, especially if quiet operation is important to you. Either way, anything is better than the factory shifter - as everyone with an aftermarket piece will tell you.

05-08-2001, 08:58 PM	#3
TEXSN95 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: college station, tx Posts: 143	Just put in a B&M Ripper today...works great, but you can't go wrong with any of them. ------------------ Clint L. White 95 Cobra #3637 58cc GT40X heads with mild porting, Crane 2031 cam, FRPP 65 TB, 1.7s, Cobra intake, homeade cold air, 155lph, pullies, Tokico Illuminas, C springs, GW lower control arms, Steeda CC plates, aluminum driveshaft, Steeda quadrant, MSD6A, Mac shorties, off road hpipe, 2 1/2 ultra flows w/ dumps, R hood, Euro clear corners, stock 3.08s 13.61 @ 104.7 w/ 2.22

05-09-2001, 12:46 AM	#4
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Yeah the stock clutch and the cheap replacements have very stiff pedals and poor clamping power. If you're ever going to run slicks you'll need to upgrade that clutch. The centerforce dual friction kevlar is great and the pedal effort is a lot lighter.

05-09-2001, 07:11 AM	#5
Chipdog Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Miami,Fl USA Posts: 297	I just ordered my Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter from E-bay for my convertion. Best deal is with gator_bill. I hope to get it done this weekend. I will post back when its all in. ------------------ 92 GT Convertible K&N, Hooker Headers, H-Pipe, Flow Masters, B&M Holeshot 3k converter, 4.10s, BBK 1.5 drop, 73mm Vortech Mass air, 65 FMS TB, B&M Super Cooler trans cooler, FMS Aluminum radiator And a Small Blow Job

05-09-2001, 10:16 AM	#6
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I have the Pro 5.0 and love it. The tranny noise I consider a bonus because it let me know my tranny was on the way out. I have the King Cobra clutch and the pedal feel is very light. Also it has a distinct point where it grabs. My car will get posi in 3rd gear with it. ------------------ Too much to list. Best ET on the car so far with stock 2.73 gears - 13.73@102mph Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241

05-09-2001, 10:45 AM	#7
SmokeyDP Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 212	I have a B&M and it requires a little force to change gears, but I like it a lot, even though I have nothing to compare it to. I dont hear any noticable noise from the T-5. My clutch pedal is really hard too like you described, probobly because it is still the stock setup. ------------------ 1992 GT 5.0L Convertible BBK Shorties, Flowmasters, Super Chip, Mass Air, Under Drive Pullies, Hurst Shifter, Duck Tape AIM: SmokeyDP [This message has been edited by SmokeyDP (edited 05-09-2001).]

05-09-2001, 06:08 PM	#8
JD93GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: San Diego, Ca USA Posts: 52	I must say, after going through many clutches in my old '87 LX, i like the Centerforce Dual Friction the best, great clamping power, and the clutch outlasted the transmission!! ------------------ '93 Gt, Stock as a rock, but plan an AOD to T-5z swap, steeda tri-ax shifter, 3.73's, cobra intake, gt-40 irons, e303 cam, 1.7 rr's, bbk headers, off road h-pipe, flowmasters cat back, msd ignition, blaster coil, mac cold air box (fenderwell), eibach springs, silver cobra r's, etc...