shifter????

vande97 · 01-17-2001, 10:49 PM

Hey guys! I was looking into buying a short throw shifter for my 88lx. Wondering what would be the best one to go with. Also i was looking around the shifter to see how big of a job it would be to get it out and it looks pretty hard. IS IT? How do you go about getting to those bolts that are closest to the motor? ALOS i have a vibration around 75mph under that it drives fine. over that still there but not as bad. What do you think? the rotors are bad i know that, and also it needs a new clutch. Do you think that might have something to do with it?
thanks alot

WADS56 · 01-18-2001, 01:39 AM

I think the Pro50 is the best one. The install is easy if you have universal sockets.

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blown347,free breathing heads and exhaust, solid roller cam, tremec,moser axles, 4.10's, role cage and all the other stuff.
11.8 @ 115 very untuned

1993lx5.0 AOD dailydriver

Nicks5.0 · 01-18-2001, 02:20 AM

yeah, i say the pro5.0 also. my bud threw one on his t-5 and the difference is amazing. before i switched to the tremec, i had a hurst on my t5 and the pro50 is a much better unit. install is fairly simple, but it might take some grinding to get the front bolts, you should be cool though. as far as the vibration, id say its the alignment, but if you know the rotors are bad, i would turn them first(or get new ones) and see if that helps. hope this helps you out, nick

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1990lx coupe, 302, gt40p heads, wolv 1087 cam, 1.7rr's, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, comp box on top of cobra lower, anderson ford pms, full exhaust, drag type susp. and 3.55's. traps 105mph

Chris_H · 01-18-2001, 02:33 AM

I just put a Tri-Ax on my Tremec about a month ago. Hated it the first few days because it was real notchy and annoying. Now that its broken in, I love it. Shifts are a lot smoother than they were with the stock shifter, and its a lot stronger piece. Defiantely recommend one. I got my Tri-Ax for $179 for a Tremec. Also, the installation wasn't bad, instead of fighting to get to the bolts, I just took out the center console. If you have any questions, just email me.

Chris

JamGtStang · 01-18-2001, 10:09 AM

I got the Tri-Ax from Steeda and I had the Pro 50 before I thinkl the Two are the same but i'm happier with the Steeda third its better on the steeda than on the pro

NoSlow5.0 · 01-18-2001, 12:02 PM

Go with the Tri-ax. That is what i have also, and it is unbelievable. The stock shifter is junk. And taking out the console is a little time consuming, but well worth the effort. Light Em Up!!

my name is mud · 01-19-2001, 01:57 AM

I have driven (T5)stangs with pro5.0, b+m, and stock shifters. I liked the pro5.0, but I don't think the stock one is bad either.

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88 mustang lx ragtop pulley's and a k+n
14.8 at 93mph
just got some 3.73's and a new clutch,
but haven't been back yet

NOS_Notch · 01-19-2001, 11:01 PM

They are all, way better than stock.
The 2 bolts closest to the front of the car you need a small wrench.
Not hard,kind of time consuming but only about 45 minutes tops to swap out.

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4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's
Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com

chris91LX · 01-20-2001, 01:33 AM

I got the Pro 5.0 and I'm happy with it. Install was not bad, really straight forward, nothing too complicated. It was one of the first mods I did to my car, to any car for that matter, and it's not a problem. As long as you have some ability with tools and patience it shouldn't be a problem. 5.0 magazine has done a couple articles on installing shifters, so take a look at those if you get a chance. I don't know the dates off hand, but I might be able to find them if you need it. Good luck.

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91 LX 5.0
Z t-5, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3:73's, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Crane HI-6S Ignition, and more to come!

01-17-2001, 10:49 PM	#1
vande97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: okemos Posts: 205	shifter???? Hey guys! I was looking into buying a short throw shifter for my 88lx. Wondering what would be the best one to go with. Also i was looking around the shifter to see how big of a job it would be to get it out and it looks pretty hard. IS IT? How do you go about getting to those bolts that are closest to the motor? ALOS i have a vibration around 75mph under that it drives fine. over that still there but not as bad. What do you think? the rotors are bad i know that, and also it needs a new clutch. Do you think that might have something to do with it? thanks alot

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01-18-2001, 01:39 AM	#2
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I think the Pro50 is the best one. The install is easy if you have universal sockets. ------------------ blown347,free breathing heads and exhaust, solid roller cam, tremec,moser axles, 4.10's, role cage and all the other stuff. 11.8 @ 115 very untuned 1993lx5.0 AOD dailydriver

01-18-2001, 02:20 AM	#3
Nicks5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Belleville Il, USA Posts: 234	yeah, i say the pro5.0 also. my bud threw one on his t-5 and the difference is amazing. before i switched to the tremec, i had a hurst on my t5 and the pro50 is a much better unit. install is fairly simple, but it might take some grinding to get the front bolts, you should be cool though. as far as the vibration, id say its the alignment, but if you know the rotors are bad, i would turn them first(or get new ones) and see if that helps. hope this helps you out, nick ------------------ 1990lx coupe, 302, gt40p heads, wolv 1087 cam, 1.7rr's, 65mm tb, 75mm maf, comp box on top of cobra lower, anderson ford pms, full exhaust, drag type susp. and 3.55's. traps 105mph

01-18-2001, 02:33 AM	#4
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	I just put a Tri-Ax on my Tremec about a month ago. Hated it the first few days because it was real notchy and annoying. Now that its broken in, I love it. Shifts are a lot smoother than they were with the stock shifter, and its a lot stronger piece. Defiantely recommend one. I got my Tri-Ax for $179 for a Tremec. Also, the installation wasn't bad, instead of fighting to get to the bolts, I just took out the center console. If you have any questions, just email me. Chris

01-18-2001, 10:09 AM	#5
JamGtStang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 58	I got the Tri-Ax from Steeda and I had the Pro 50 before I thinkl the Two are the same but i'm happier with the Steeda third its better on the steeda than on the pro

01-18-2001, 12:02 PM	#6
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	Go with the Tri-ax. That is what i have also, and it is unbelievable. The stock shifter is junk. And taking out the console is a little time consuming, but well worth the effort. Light Em Up!!

01-19-2001, 01:57 AM	#7
my name is mud Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: OK Posts: 21	I have driven (T5)stangs with pro5.0, b+m, and stock shifters. I liked the pro5.0, but I don't think the stock one is bad either. ------------------ 88 mustang lx ragtop pulley's and a k+n 14.8 at 93mph just got some 3.73's and a new clutch, but haven't been back yet

01-19-2001, 11:01 PM	#8
NOS_Notch Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fresno,CA. USA Posts: 384	They are all, way better than stock. The 2 bolts closest to the front of the car you need a small wrench. Not hard,kind of time consuming but only about 45 minutes tops to swap out. ------------------ 4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com

01-20-2001, 01:33 AM	#9
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I got the Pro 5.0 and I'm happy with it. Install was not bad, really straight forward, nothing too complicated. It was one of the first mods I did to my car, to any car for that matter, and it's not a problem. As long as you have some ability with tools and patience it shouldn't be a problem. 5.0 magazine has done a couple articles on installing shifters, so take a look at those if you get a chance. I don't know the dates off hand, but I might be able to find them if you need it. Good luck. ------------------ 91 LX 5.0 Z t-5, Centerforce DF clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3:73's, Vortech 73mm Mass Air, Accufab 65mm TB, BBK underdrives, BBK unequal length headers, Bassani x pipe, 2.5" Dynomax Super Turbo cat back, Kenny Brown Super Subs, Factory Five Control Arms, Crane HI-6S Ignition, and more to come!