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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 528
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![]() I'm having my T-5 rebuilt and would like to purchase a new shifter while I'm at it. What do you guys with a T-5 prefer? The choices I've narrowed it down to are a Pro 5.0, a Steeda Tri-Ax, a Hurst (not sure which style), or a B&M (unsure of what style). Please let me know what you think of these and why. Thanks, Keith
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: racine ,wi
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![]() I cant give any info on the others nut I have the b&m ripper and I lover it but I have never used any of the other shifters
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Undescribable
Join Date: Sep 1998
Location: Ft Myers Fla
Posts: 1,539
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![]() The Ripper and the Pro 5.0 are the 2 that are most popular and you can't go wrong with either one. I have the Pro5.0 in my Mustang Lx
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: West Bloomfield, MI
Posts: 391
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![]() steeda tri-ax all the way. everything all the other shifters have and some...
take care, adam
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#5 |
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Oklahoma City OK USA
Posts: 236
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![]() I have the steeda tri-ax and it works great.
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90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108 |
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#6 |
Registered Member
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Raynham, Ma, USA
Posts: 189
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![]() I have the Pro 5.0 and I absolutely love it. It was the first thing I put in the car and would definitely do it over again if I had to.
I also don't have experience with the others but that is my .02. Hope it helps. |
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Get down.....
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Room 103
Posts: 2,095
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![]() i have zero problems with my Hurst. love it and wont change it for anything yet. have tried the Ripper, PRO, and Mac. i got to say the PRO is much tighter, but i didnt like how "tight" it was.
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: SanAntonio, Tx
Posts: 734
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![]() I have used the hurst and didnt like it, was too short, i have the newer ripper, not the adjustable one, but it is a good shifter, my vote is b&m.
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Posts: 464
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![]() I'm looking into buying a shifter too and have narrowed it down to the Pro-50 and Tri-Ax. I'm almost positive I'm going with the Steeda because my car is a daily driver and it looks like it has a more comfortable shift handle, can anybody vouch for this? I just don't want to pin my hand up to the dash to hit 1st or catch 3rd.
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Northern Kentucky
Posts: 49
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![]() My PRO 5.0 is awesome- didn't like my buddies B&M
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90 coupe, Cobra brakes, 17x9 cobras MM lowers, SVO uppers, 3.73s, BBK 1 3/4 full lengths, H pipe, flows, subframes, H&R springs, Tokico 5-ways, Pro 5.0. Subframes, K&N, Strut brace, CC plates,83K miles, New Paint.....FOR SALE! |
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#11 |
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Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World
Posts: 871
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![]() TRI AX!!!
i have used the hurst, b&m, and stock, and the steeda is better than all of them(bolth the hurst, and b&m guys also agreed once i let them play with). i have herd the pro 50 is good
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2 Stangs in the Stable
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Baytown, TX
Posts: 1,209
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![]() I have a b&m ripper and I love it. It takes getting used to, but once you do, it's great. I have no basis for comparison woth the others, but I hear a lot of good things about the pro 5.0. I personally think that you will like any of them over the stock one, so you'll be happy any direction you take.
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Conservative Individualist
Join Date: May 1997
Location: Wherever I need to be
Posts: 7,487
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![]() I've had a PRO 5 0 on my T-5 for years now and of course, I love it. My hand doesn't hit anything and I never miss a shift. Feels great, too. Quality construction all the way. I added a Cobra leather shift knob to complete the deal.
I'm sure the other shifters (Steeda, Hurst, BBM) are all close in quality so it's probably a toss-up. I vote for the PRO 5 0. |
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Join Date: Mar 1999
Location: Jackson, LA
Posts: 264
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![]() i have the hurst billet shifter and i love it. all good aftermarket shifters have positive bolt stops and some type of centering device.
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NJ/gettysburg PA
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![]() I have the hurst and i love it... its a short throw and is great for a daily driver .. though i have heard the pro 5.0 getting lots of praise,,, its all personal taste i guess
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gear banger
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: CHICAGO
Posts: 1,144
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![]() Another vote for the pro50.
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: westerville, OH USA
Posts: 618
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![]() I'd get either the steeda or the pro 5.0. I used to have the hurst billet and it was pretty badass, but I'd probably go with the pro 5.0. The only thing I don't like about the steeda is the aluminum stick, not that I plan on breaking it, I'd just prefer something stronger so wouldn't have to worry about it.
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Mustang Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 528
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![]() I guess it's more of a personal preference seeing all the different suggestions. Does anyone have any pictures of their shifters in their car? Thanks, Keith
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Registered Member
Join Date: May 2002
Location: St. Louis, MO
Posts: 19
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![]() Might as well throw in my two cents...
The B&M Ripper has adjustable load springs. My Steeda does not, nor does the Hurst (I believe). I'm not sure about the PRO 5.0, you might want to ask. I love my Steeda, but I like the flexability of the Ripper. For what it's worth, the Ripper costs a little more to - my experience seems to be that sometimes you get what you pay for!
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Registered Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Bay Area, CA
Posts: 58
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![]() I have the B&M Ripperbut was interested in trying the Tri-Ax due to the adjustable height. But one thing is for sure, anything is better then the stock shifter.
I didn't know that the springs on the Ripper are adjustable????? How do you change the load on these guys? |
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