$180 to spend

mustangLX92 · 02-21-2002, 04:09 PM

I have $180 to spend on my car. I was thinking of getting a Pro5.0 shifter (i have a shifter but am not sure which one) or a 65mm throttle body. Is the Tri-Ax shifter worth considering? I know the Pro 5.0 and Tri Ax are very similar. What should I get?

Thanks!

Dark_5.0 · 02-21-2002, 04:21 PM

I have the tri-ax shifetr and love it . I have heard good things about the pro 5.0 as well. Either one would be good. I can tell you that the steeda tri-ax is a tough shifter it is built really solid, I havent missed 3rd gear since I got it.

Coupe5oh · 02-21-2002, 04:25 PM

Yea but isnt the tri ax around 189$ prolly 200 after its all said and done? i am thinking of what to get myself, i have about 160$ in my pocket i was wanting to burn on my car, im thinking the ripper shifter, or maybe i just need to put on some brakes?

Dark_5.0 · 02-21-2002, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Coupe5oh
Yea but isnt the tri ax around 189$ prolly 200 after its all said and done? i am thinking of what to get myself, i have about 160$ in my pocket i was wanting to burn on my car, im thinking the ripper shifter, or maybe i just need to put on some brakes?

So is the Pro 5.0, but trust me its worth it.

JMO,

Mr 5 0 · 02-21-2002, 05:26 PM

If you need brakes, by all means, get brakes. Bad brakes can kill you - a shifter won't (although you might kill a transmission).

Now, if you get a shifter, i recommend a PRO 5.0. I've had one for years and it's still mint and feels great. I'm sure the Steeda is great, too, but i can't personally recommend it.

Either way, expect to spend about $200. Worth it.

mustangLX92 · 02-22-2002, 07:37 AM

I have decided to get the Pro 5.0. Right now I am using a Hurst shifter. How does the Pro5.0 compare to the Hurst.

Thanks

whiterod · 02-22-2002, 10:43 AM

depends on which hurst, if you have the old hurst competition shifter with chrome handle then the pro 5.0 is superior, if you have the hurst billet shifter, then i think you are on even ground. all three shifters have the same exact features, it really comes down to who has the best price and which name you like best. i personally have the hurst billet and it has been great, my dad had a hurst, my grandpa had a hurst, and i thought it would be cool to carry on the tradition.

jetuomi · 02-23-2002, 03:05 PM

I'm going to say go for MAC, its cheaper, and I honestly can't really tell the diff between it and a pro 5.0 in a buddies car..

the MAC finds 3rd gear nicely too...

fiveohpatrol · 02-24-2002, 11:20 PM

I'll vouch for the Ripper. It's a little bit cheaper than the other ones and is very good quality. Shifts really smooth. It also has adjustments in the mounting holes so you can move the whole shifter assembly backwards so it isnt so hard to reach 5th gear as it is with most short throw shifters.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-25-2002, 11:05 AM

I have the ripper and i like it but i dont have anythnig to compare it with because it came with my car. I think 1BAD89 still has his for sale but i could be wrong.

Later

red82gt · 02-25-2002, 05:28 PM

I'll also vouch for the ripper. I've had mine since May 98 and it has helped my T5 stay healthy and I don't miss third gear with it.
Personnaly I think the people that trash the ripper have never owned one or tried one. You'll probably beable to stay at $180 with the ripper.

02-21-2002, 04:09 PM	#1
mustangLX92 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 138	$180 to spend I have $180 to spend on my car. I was thinking of getting a Pro5.0 shifter (i have a shifter but am not sure which one) or a 65mm throttle body. Is the Tri-Ax shifter worth considering? I know the Pro 5.0 and Tri Ax are very similar. What should I get? Thanks! __________________ Motorsports springs, Lakewood drag struts, Southside rear lower arms. Motorsports upper arms. Lakewood Drag shocks. Southside rear drag springs, sub frames, 3.55 Gears, Cobra intake, 70mm TB, GT40 heads, X Cam, 1.6 Crane RR's, 110lph fuel pump, AFPR, offroad h pipe, Flowmaster catback, 1 5/8" Motorsport headers, under drive pulleys, cold air induction, Black Magic Fan, Pro 5.0, Weld Draglites.

02-21-2002, 04:21 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I have the tri-ax shifetr and love it . I have heard good things about the pro 5.0 as well. Either one would be good. I can tell you that the steeda tri-ax is a tough shifter it is built really solid, I havent missed 3rd gear since I got it. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

02-21-2002, 04:25 PM	#3
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Yea but isnt the tri ax around 189$ prolly 200 after its all said and done? i am thinking of what to get myself, i have about 160$ in my pocket i was wanting to burn on my car, im thinking the ripper shifter, or maybe i just need to put on some brakes? __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

02-21-2002, 05:26 PM	#5
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Stop or shift? If you need brakes, by all means, get brakes. Bad brakes can kill you - a shifter won't (although you might kill a transmission). Now, if you get a shifter, i recommend a PRO 5.0. I've had one for years and it's still mint and feels great. I'm sure the Steeda is great, too, but i can't personally recommend it. Either way, expect to spend about $200. Worth it.

02-22-2002, 07:37 AM	#6
mustangLX92 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 138	I have decided to get the Pro 5.0. Right now I am using a Hurst shifter. How does the Pro5.0 compare to the Hurst. Thanks __________________ Motorsports springs, Lakewood drag struts, Southside rear lower arms. Motorsports upper arms. Lakewood Drag shocks. Southside rear drag springs, sub frames, 3.55 Gears, Cobra intake, 70mm TB, GT40 heads, X Cam, 1.6 Crane RR's, 110lph fuel pump, AFPR, offroad h pipe, Flowmaster catback, 1 5/8" Motorsport headers, under drive pulleys, cold air induction, Black Magic Fan, Pro 5.0, Weld Draglites.

02-22-2002, 10:43 AM	#7
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	depends on which hurst, if you have the old hurst competition shifter with chrome handle then the pro 5.0 is superior, if you have the hurst billet shifter, then i think you are on even ground. all three shifters have the same exact features, it really comes down to who has the best price and which name you like best. i personally have the hurst billet and it has been great, my dad had a hurst, my grandpa had a hurst, and i thought it would be cool to carry on the tradition. __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

02-23-2002, 03:05 PM	#8
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	I'm going to say go for MAC, its cheaper, and I honestly can't really tell the diff between it and a pro 5.0 in a buddies car.. the MAC finds 3rd gear nicely too... __________________ 1994 GT (black on black) A few mods, click below to check out the car... My CAR

02-24-2002, 11:20 PM	#9
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I'll vouch for the Ripper. It's a little bit cheaper than the other ones and is very good quality. Shifts really smooth. It also has adjustments in the mounting holes so you can move the whole shifter assembly backwards so it isnt so hard to reach 5th gear as it is with most short throw shifters. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

02-25-2002, 11:05 AM	#10
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I have the ripper and i like it but i dont have anythnig to compare it with because it came with my car. I think 1BAD89 still has his for sale but i could be wrong. Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-25-2002, 05:28 PM	#11
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	I'll also vouch for the ripper. I've had mine since May 98 and it has helped my T5 stay healthy and I don't miss third gear with it. Personnaly I think the people that trash the ripper have never owned one or tried one. You'll probably beable to stay at $180 with the ripper. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

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