Shifters??

GhOsT6_9 · 01-18-2004, 04:26 PM

Alright I'm lookin at getting a Pro 5.0 shifter to replace the stocker, and I was just wondering what everyones opinion of this shifter is??

Or if you don't like this shifter, let me know what a better one is. I'm open to all opinions.

SCOTTLT79 · 01-18-2004, 05:12 PM

I've been out of the game for a little while now but I had a Pro 5.0 in my '95 before I had to get rid of it and I could not imagine another shifter making me as happy as that one did.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

GhettoPop · 01-18-2004, 07:18 PM

like my steeda tri-ax. i think the tri-ax or the pro 5.0 are the best 2 out there. you will notice a little more tranny noise that leaks out. its not too bad, u get used to it, i heard the pro 50 also makes the tranny a little more noticable. the aftermarket shifters do away with the sound deadening properties of the stock shifter.

better shifting > little more interior noise

420nitro · 01-18-2004, 08:02 PM

I have had the hurst and the Pro 5.0 shifter. I say go for the Pro 5.0 shifter!!

GhOsT6_9 · 01-18-2004, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the opinions, and keep them coming.

I'm aware of the extra tranny noise that I'll get with the aftermarket shifter, since I have a Hurst Billet/Plus in my 98 Ranger. But its nothing too drastic.

RageGT · 01-18-2004, 10:20 PM

Steeda Tri-ax, hands down.

Hozer 88GTConv · 01-18-2004, 10:28 PM

Another vote for the Pro 5.0
Easy install and solid reliability for four years now and that on my beater T-5 with now sketchy synchros.

SilverSN95 · 01-18-2004, 11:26 PM

Pro 5.0 or Steeda for sure. I have the Steeda and love it. I chose it over the Pro 5.0 since it was a little cheaper but it also allows for two height positions and maintains the stock shifter angle which I like. The Pro 5.0 angles it further back I believe. Can't go wrong with either one.

Tony Frank · 01-19-2004, 12:13 AM

ive got the steeda tri ax shifter and i love it

USMC302 · 01-22-2004, 09:44 AM

We use Pro-5.0 on both cars and love them, we have tried hurst too and will stick with the pro50 from now on.

Dark_5.0 · 01-22-2004, 10:39 AM

I have the steeda tri-ax shifter. I like it a little better than the pr0 5.0 but both are great!

Falcons Talon · 01-22-2004, 10:50 AM

Another vote for the Triax. Spring loads into 3rd gear!!! Great feel!!! I had the same problem trying to decide between the Pro5.0 and the Triax, but I heard more good things about the Triax. Either one is better than stock.

Lethal5Oh · 01-24-2004, 09:38 PM

I still have a stock shifter but i installed UPR's billet adjustable shifter handle. It mad a heck of a difference in the throw and the position of the shift handle. At only 30 bucks it made a great difference.

Chris_H · 01-26-2004, 01:27 AM

I guess I am the only one so far who doesn't lik their Steeda. I am running a Tremec 3550 and absolutely hate this shifter. Or maybe its just the tranny I hate. Anyway, when I feel the shifts with my Steeda, compared to a buddy who has a Pro 5.0 on his stock T-5, I get jealous. It just seems that the shifts are way too long with the Tri-Ax. I actually swapped to a Pro handle and like it a little better. If I had to do over, I would definately go with the Pro. Just my $.02 though.

Chris

302 LX Eric · 01-26-2004, 02:37 PM

I've got the Pro-5.0 on my Tremec and really like it. However, I would really like to get a longer handle for it. Seems a bit too short for my liking.

Other than that, its great.

E

429mustang · 01-27-2004, 10:46 PM

Anyone use the Pro 5.0 with the Kona stick?

302 LX Eric · 01-28-2004, 12:16 PM

What's the Knoa stick? Is it longer?

Thanks,
E

429mustang · 01-28-2004, 02:36 PM

It looks about the same length, only set back more toward the driver and looks better. You can get it in steel or titanium stick, check them out at www.konaracing.com
I hadn't heard of them til I saw one on ebay last week, I'm probably gonna buy one in a few weeks and if I don't like it I'll just replace the stick.

RoadWarrior · 01-29-2004, 04:45 PM

Ive used the pro 5.0 and tried a few B&M shifters and one friend with the B&M says my shifter feels alot better. Id personally go for the pro 5.0 but i would also like to give a triax a try.

DaTank · 01-29-2004, 10:09 PM

Well........I've had the Hurst since 1993 and it's been great. But its been my only shifter.
Brad

01-18-2004, 04:26 PM	#1
GhOsT6_9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 233	Shifters?? Alright I'm lookin at getting a Pro 5.0 shifter to replace the stocker, and I was just wondering what everyones opinion of this shifter is?? Or if you don't like this shifter, let me know what a better one is. I'm open to all opinions. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX Notch 5.0L, T-5, 1969 351W heads, cut & welded stock plenum, F-303 cam, Mac 1 5/8 full length headers, Cat'd H-pipe, 3.73 gears, Underdrives, SSM lift bars, E-Fan, 3G Alt, Custom Chip, Autometer gauges, Weld Draglite wheels , M/T ET Street Radials Best 1/4: 13.33@101.53MPH

01-18-2004, 07:18 PM	#3
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	like my steeda tri-ax. i think the tri-ax or the pro 5.0 are the best 2 out there. you will notice a little more tranny noise that leaks out. its not too bad, u get used to it, i heard the pro 50 also makes the tranny a little more noticable. the aftermarket shifters do away with the sound deadening properties of the stock shifter. better shifting > little more interior noise __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

01-18-2004, 08:26 PM	#5
GhOsT6_9 Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ontario,Canada Posts: 233	Thanks for the opinions, and keep them coming. I'm aware of the extra tranny noise that I'll get with the aftermarket shifter, since I have a Hurst Billet/Plus in my 98 Ranger. But its nothing too drastic. __________________ 1989 Mustang LX Notch 5.0L, T-5, 1969 351W heads, cut & welded stock plenum, F-303 cam, Mac 1 5/8 full length headers, Cat'd H-pipe, 3.73 gears, Underdrives, SSM lift bars, E-Fan, 3G Alt, Custom Chip, Autometer gauges, Weld Draglite wheels , M/T ET Street Radials Best 1/4: 13.33@101.53MPH

01-18-2004, 10:28 PM	#7
Hozer 88GTConv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 706	Pro 5.0 Another vote for the Pro 5.0 Easy install and solid reliability for four years now and that on my beater T-5 with now sketchy synchros. __________________ 1988 GT Convertible 331 10:1 TW heads, GT-40 intake, MSD, TRW flattops, B Cam w/ 1.7's, MAC exhaust, 24's, 70 TB, 76 MAF, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, Koni's, Anderson PMS, Wideband 02, yatta, yatta... One week with new motor, two speeding tickets...joy

01-18-2004, 11:26 PM	#8
SilverSN95 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 39	Pro 5.0 or Steeda for sure. I have the Steeda and love it. I chose it over the Pro 5.0 since it was a little cheaper but it also allows for two height positions and maintains the stock shifter angle which I like. The Pro 5.0 angles it further back I believe. Can't go wrong with either one. __________________ Al, 94 Mustang GT 3.55 gears Magnapack mufflers with 2.5" tails STEEDA TRI-AX Shifter MAC pulleys

01-18-2004, 05:12 PM	#2
SCOTTLT79 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raynham, Ma, USA Posts: 189	I've been out of the game for a little while now but I had a Pro 5.0 in my '95 before I had to get rid of it and I could not imagine another shifter making me as happy as that one did. Good luck with whatever you choose.

01-18-2004, 08:02 PM	#4
420nitro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockford Posts: 596	I have had the hurst and the Pro 5.0 shifter. I say go for the Pro 5.0 shifter!!

01-18-2004, 10:20 PM	#6
RageGT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW Ga Posts: 10	Steeda Tri-ax, hands down.

01-19-2004, 12:13 AM	#9
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	ive got the steeda tri ax shifter and i love it __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

01-22-2004, 09:44 AM	#10
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	We use Pro-5.0 on both cars and love them, we have tried hurst too and will stick with the pro50 from now on. __________________

01-22-2004, 10:39 AM	#11
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I have the steeda tri-ax shifter. I like it a little better than the pr0 5.0 but both are great! __________________ 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

01-22-2004, 10:50 AM	#12
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	Another vote for the Triax. Spring loads into 3rd gear!!! Great feel!!! I had the same problem trying to decide between the Pro5.0 and the Triax, but I heard more good things about the Triax. Either one is better than stock. __________________

01-24-2004, 09:38 PM	#13
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	I still have a stock shifter but i installed UPR's billet adjustable shifter handle. It mad a heck of a difference in the throw and the position of the shift handle. At only 30 bucks it made a great difference. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

01-26-2004, 01:27 AM	#14
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	I guess I am the only one so far who doesn't lik their Steeda. I am running a Tremec 3550 and absolutely hate this shifter. Or maybe its just the tranny I hate. Anyway, when I feel the shifts with my Steeda, compared to a buddy who has a Pro 5.0 on his stock T-5, I get jealous. It just seems that the shifts are way too long with the Tri-Ax. I actually swapped to a Pro handle and like it a little better. If I had to do over, I would definately go with the Pro. Just my $.02 though. Chris __________________ 1987 LX, Best times: 13.47 @ 102.49, 1.80 60ft 6900' DA

01-26-2004, 02:37 PM	#15
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I've got the Pro-5.0 on my Tremec and really like it. However, I would really like to get a longer handle for it. Seems a bit too short for my liking. Other than that, its great. E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-27-2004, 10:46 PM	#16
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	Anyone use the Pro 5.0 with the Kona stick? __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

01-28-2004, 12:16 PM	#17
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	What's the Knoa stick? Is it longer? Thanks, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-28-2004, 02:36 PM	#18
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	It looks about the same length, only set back more toward the driver and looks better. You can get it in steel or titanium stick, check them out at www.konaracing.com I hadn't heard of them til I saw one on ebay last week, I'm probably gonna buy one in a few weeks and if I don't like it I'll just replace the stick. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

01-29-2004, 04:45 PM	#19
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Ive used the pro 5.0 and tried a few B&M shifters and one friend with the B&M says my shifter feels alot better. Id personally go for the pro 5.0 but i would also like to give a triax a try. __________________ Fast Company

01-29-2004, 10:09 PM	#20
DaTank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: washington state Posts: 78	Well........I've had the Hurst since 1993 and it's been great. But its been my only shifter. Brad __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Conv. K&N air filter, Cobra manifold, 65mm TB, Adjustable fuel pressure regulator, 180 thermo., Mac headers, High flow H-pipe, Force II W/2 chamber Flowmaster, Hurst Shifter, 3.55 gears, subframes

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