which shifter does everyone like

Brian88 · 02-14-2001, 08:31 PM

I was considering the hurst and b&m. I like the hurst because second is easier to grab. To me the ripper was a lot easier to find third especially going fast. Please give me your opinion.

Trojan Horse · 02-14-2001, 09:46 PM

I have the Pro 5.0 in my car and I don't much care for it. Makes the trans shifting feel notchy and rough.

302 LX Eric · 02-14-2001, 10:06 PM

I have the Hurst Competition Plus Shifter and I like it. I have never missed a shift with it at the track and have had it now for about 4 years.

Any of the aftermarket shifters are better than the stock one. I have also heard that the Steeda Tri-ax shifters are nice.

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

n20lx · 02-14-2001, 10:08 PM

I have the Hurst & really like it. I drove a '94 with the Pro & really hated it. Most people like the Pro. My advice is to try to at least sit in cars with the differnt kinds & see what you think. Everybody I race with has a different set up & none of us like the other guys shifters.

DirtKing · 02-14-2001, 11:04 PM

gotta tell ya I switched my hurst for a pro 5.0....it doesn't feel stock, but I never miss a gear!

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88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!

Jaydee · 02-14-2001, 11:53 PM

Also have a Hurst Competition Plus - has been in the car since 1997 and I have no complaints with this piece, it shifts well and has proven to be quite durable

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1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, stock heads and intake, 3.55's and typical bolt on's 13.89@100.25

Chris_H · 02-15-2001, 02:24 AM

I have the Steeda Tri-Ax for my Tremec. I have to admit that for the first week or so I hated this shifter. I almost sent it back and put my stock one back on. The shifter was real tight and notchy and didn't want to move. Once it has broken in, I wouldn't trade this one for anything. The Tremec was notchy to begin with and the Tri-Ax has helped out with that a lot too. So Tri-Ax gets my vote AFTER it's first week of use!

Chris

2FastLX · 02-15-2001, 04:40 AM

I love my Pro 5.0. It feels great and shifts just fine.

WADS56 · 02-15-2001, 05:08 AM

I had the hurst for a t5 and I now have the pro5.0 for my tremec. I think the pro5.0 is the best shifter if you want to bang through the gears without missing. It gives you that positive feel. If you want somthing that feels smoother and don't plan on doing allot of power shifting go for the others.

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Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust

93lx 5.0 daily driver

Brian88 · 02-15-2001, 05:55 AM

does anyone have the ripper and happy with it.

Rick 91GT · 02-15-2001, 08:05 AM

Another vote for the Pro-5.0 here.

I do like the idea of the Steeda Tri-Ax because it's spring loaded andd helps you put it in gear, but I don't miss gears with my Pro 5.0 either

I have shifted cars with the older style Ripper and didn't care for it at all, it does have the positive stops though. If you could pick on up cheap ($50) used it would be worth the money.
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XZILR8TION · 02-15-2001, 09:48 AM

band for bang the pro 5.0 works great for me

88PONY · 02-15-2001, 10:27 AM

Hurst quarter stick

Just a little humor!!!
I loved the Pro 5.0 when my car was a 5-spd.

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88 NOTCH DSS 331CI C-4 BRAKE 4:10'S 11.5-1 DART IRON HEADS X-CAM 1.7 ROCKERS 8PT. CAGE BEST 10.9@125MPH 100% STREETALBE TO ME!!!

Green92LX · 02-15-2001, 12:08 PM

Go with the Pro 5.0, hurst shifters suck a$$!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler

Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

roadrunner93 · 02-15-2001, 12:50 PM

Whats wrong with the Hurst? I had a chance to drive a car with the Hurst and with the Pro 5.0. Both are 20 times better than that stock thing. I went with the Hurst and didn't regret it. I can power shift all day long and never miss a beat.

JohnnyG · 02-15-2001, 01:03 PM

Tri-Ax, Tri-Ax, Tri-Ax... I had one for my t-5 and liked t so much that I got one for my tremec... fifth gear is easiest to reach with the tri-ax, third is impossible to miss, and the shifts all feel positive. It gives you the option of two shifter handle heights, and the rubber boot guard as well. I would put nothing else on my stang... you know what? I sold my tri-ax for the t-5 to QUIN... ask him what he thinks...

-John

NoSlow5.0 · 02-15-2001, 01:52 PM

TRI-AX!!!!! SOOOOOOOOO much better than stock piece of craP. lIGHT eM uP!!

Bob · 02-15-2001, 07:42 PM

I have the Hurst and really like it. I've also had hurst shifters in other cars. (years ago that's all anybody put in they're cars)A friend of mine has a ripper, and it's got a nice feel too, but I'll stick with the Hurst.

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'85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1
Long list...check website!!
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SHaFT7 · 02-15-2001, 08:06 PM

i've got a hurst in my stang.....it came with it, so i don't know which hurst it is, but i know its NOT the quarter stick...

but man, i love this shifter!

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SHaFTed

mitymerc · 02-15-2001, 08:14 PM

i've been using the short hurst since about 88 or 89 & have had a long (chrome) hurst since about 92ish re: the comment about the triax being spring loaded, you can adj the hurst spring feel by removing or switching the springs under the covers... i also have a tri ax i think both brands are fine....

02-14-2001, 08:31 PM	#1
Brian88 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 110	which shifter does everyone like I was considering the hurst and b&m. I like the hurst because second is easier to grab. To me the ripper was a lot easier to find third especially going fast. Please give me your opinion.

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02-14-2001, 09:46 PM	#2
Trojan Horse Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Fayette, MO USA Posts: 4	I have the Pro 5.0 in my car and I don't much care for it. Makes the trans shifting feel notchy and rough.

02-14-2001, 10:06 PM	#3
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I have the Hurst Competition Plus Shifter and I like it. I have never missed a shift with it at the track and have had it now for about 4 years. Any of the aftermarket shifters are better than the stock one. I have also heard that the Steeda Tri-ax shifters are nice. E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60' Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

02-14-2001, 10:08 PM	#4
n20lx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Posts: 495	I have the Hurst & really like it. I drove a '94 with the Pro & really hated it. Most people like the Pro. My advice is to try to at least sit in cars with the differnt kinds & see what you think. Everybody I race with has a different set up & none of us like the other guys shifters.

02-14-2001, 11:04 PM	#5
DirtKing Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: brooklyn center,mn,USA Posts: 169	gotta tell ya I switched my hurst for a pro 5.0....it doesn't feel stock, but I never miss a gear! ------------------ 88LX notch, Speedpro EFI Procharged!

02-14-2001, 11:53 PM	#6
Jaydee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Conn. Posts: 220	Also have a Hurst Competition Plus - has been in the car since 1997 and I have no complaints with this piece, it shifts well and has proven to be quite durable ------------------ 1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, stock heads and intake, 3.55's and typical bolt on's 13.89@100.25

02-15-2001, 02:24 AM	#7
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	I have the Steeda Tri-Ax for my Tremec. I have to admit that for the first week or so I hated this shifter. I almost sent it back and put my stock one back on. The shifter was real tight and notchy and didn't want to move. Once it has broken in, I wouldn't trade this one for anything. The Tremec was notchy to begin with and the Tri-Ax has helped out with that a lot too. So Tri-Ax gets my vote AFTER it's first week of use! Chris

02-15-2001, 04:40 AM	#8
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I love my Pro 5.0. It feels great and shifts just fine.

02-15-2001, 05:08 AM	#9
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I had the hurst for a t5 and I now have the pro5.0 for my tremec. I think the pro5.0 is the best shifter if you want to bang through the gears without missing. It gives you that positive feel. If you want somthing that feels smoother and don't plan on doing allot of power shifting go for the others. ------------------ Blown 347 W/Canfield heads, solid roller cam, track times this spring mid 10's or bust 93lx 5.0 daily driver

02-15-2001, 05:55 AM	#10
Brian88 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Maryland Posts: 110	does anyone have the ripper and happy with it.

02-15-2001, 08:05 AM	#11
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Another vote for the Pro-5.0 here. I do like the idea of the Steeda Tri-Ax because it's spring loaded andd helps you put it in gear, but I don't miss gears with my Pro 5.0 either I have shifted cars with the older style Ripper and didn't care for it at all, it does have the positive stops though. If you could pick on up cheap ($50) used it would be worth the money. ------------------ My Ride Check Out My Site 91GT, Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60",Full MAC exhaust 1-5/8" Long tubes, 2-1/2" O.R H-Pipe, 2 1/2" cat back, 12" K&N Filter, RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air, Ron Davis Radiator, Full Suspension,3:73's, Welds, Best on new motor-12.60 @ 108, no traction 1.98 [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 02-15-2001).]

02-15-2001, 09:48 AM	#12
XZILR8TION Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: FRANKFORT,KY Posts: 11	band for bang the pro 5.0 works great for me

02-15-2001, 10:27 AM	#13
88PONY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: INDIO CA USA Posts: 141	Hurst quarter stick Just a little humor!!! I loved the Pro 5.0 when my car was a 5-spd. ------------------ 88 NOTCH DSS 331CI C-4 BRAKE 4:10'S 11.5-1 DART IRON HEADS X-CAM 1.7 ROCKERS 8PT. CAGE BEST 10.9@125MPH 100% STREETALBE TO ME!!!

02-15-2001, 12:08 PM	#14
Green92LX Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: North Haven,CT Posts: 336	Go with the Pro 5.0, hurst shifters suck a$$!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------------ 1992 5.0 LX, Edelbrock 6037 Heads, Cobra Intake,E-303, 1.6 Roller Rockers,65MM Holley TB, 75 MM Pro M Mass Air, 190 LPH FP w/ 24 lb injectors,BBK equal length shorties,offroad h-pipe,Mac Flowpath Mufflers, Pro 5.0, 3.73's,Motorsport "C" springs,welded subframe connectors, Ponies w/ 225/50 Nittos, 93 Cobra Spoiler Daily driver: 89 Coupe with 205K plus, BBK shorties,offroad h-pipe,2-chamber flowmasters with dumps, cut and welded stock shifter...and it runs like a champ.

02-15-2001, 12:50 PM	#15
roadrunner93 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canada Posts: 65	Whats wrong with the Hurst? I had a chance to drive a car with the Hurst and with the Pro 5.0. Both are 20 times better than that stock thing. I went with the Hurst and didn't regret it. I can power shift all day long and never miss a beat.

02-15-2001, 01:03 PM	#16
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	Tri-Ax, Tri-Ax, Tri-Ax... I had one for my t-5 and liked t so much that I got one for my tremec... fifth gear is easiest to reach with the tri-ax, third is impossible to miss, and the shifts all feel positive. It gives you the option of two shifter handle heights, and the rubber boot guard as well. I would put nothing else on my stang... you know what? I sold my tri-ax for the t-5 to QUIN... ask him what he thinks... -John

02-15-2001, 01:52 PM	#17
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	TRI-AX!!!!! SOOOOOOOOO much better than stock piece of craP. lIGHT eM uP!!

02-15-2001, 07:42 PM	#18
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	I have the Hurst and really like it. I've also had hurst shifters in other cars. (years ago that's all anybody put in they're cars)A friend of mine has a ripper, and it's got a nice feel too, but I'll stick with the Hurst. ------------------ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT 13.20 @ 105.8 / '72 Mach1 Long list...check website!! My Website

02-15-2001, 08:06 PM	#19
SHaFT7 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lawrence, KS, USA Posts: 169	i've got a hurst in my stang.....it came with it, so i don't know which hurst it is, but i know its NOT the quarter stick... but man, i love this shifter! ------------------ SHaFTed

02-15-2001, 08:14 PM	#20
mitymerc Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Posts: 53	i've been using the short hurst since about 88 or 89 & have had a long (chrome) hurst since about 92ish re: the comment about the triax being spring loaded, you can adj the hurst spring feel by removing or switching the springs under the covers... i also have a tri ax i think both brands are fine....