Q/bush, the effort is minimal over stock and there will be a day when you get the notion to do some "power" shifting...you pull next to some ricemobile and the guy looks at you and laughs...you proceed to whomp on him during 1st gear, bam! 2nd gear, GGRRRIIIINDDD!!! 3rd gear...you've lost the race...and to top it off, you've bent the shift forks = costly repairs.
The aftermarket shifter makes a world of difference even if your just "driving Miss Daisey", try one. An aftermarket shifter prevents the above scenario.
www.steeda.com
go to tech section for more information on the Tri-ax, it says it all.
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1998 Mustang Gt
C&L 80mm
Steeda Underdrives
Steeda Tri-Ax
Magnaflows
[This message has been edited by Red Mustang Gt 46 (edited 10-26-2001).]