What shifter does everyone prefer

Kamaro Killer · 07-30-2002, 07:38 PM

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

explicitone · 07-30-2002, 07:55 PM

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

lx mike · 07-30-2002, 07:59 PM

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

avbcon12 · 07-30-2002, 08:00 PM

steeda tri-ax all the way. everything all the other shifters have and some...

take care,
adam

zepherman · 07-30-2002, 08:05 PM

I have the steeda tri-ax and it works great.

SCOTTLT79 · 07-30-2002, 08:21 PM

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.

srv1 · 07-30-2002, 08:42 PM

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.

Coupe5oh · 07-30-2002, 09:09 PM

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.

VeNuM · 07-30-2002, 09:21 PM

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.

Mike Wolking · 07-30-2002, 09:29 PM

My PRO 5.0 is awesome- didn't like my buddies B&M

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 07-30-2002, 11:51 PM

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

bigred90gt · 07-31-2002, 08:44 AM

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.

Mr 5 0 · 07-31-2002, 09:04 AM

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.

briand · 07-31-2002, 09:08 AM

i have the hurst billet shifter and i love it. all good aftermarket shifters have positive bolt stops and some type of centering device.

Cait85GT5.0 · 07-31-2002, 10:38 AM

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

WADS56 · 07-31-2002, 10:52 AM

Another vote for the pro50.

429mustang · 07-31-2002, 10:54 AM

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.

Kamaro Killer · 07-31-2002, 11:00 AM

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

magicmerll · 07-31-2002, 04:59 PM

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!

Fox Hound · 07-31-2002, 05:29 PM

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?

07-30-2002, 07:38 PM	#1
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	What shifter does everyone prefer 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 __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

07-30-2002, 07:55 PM	#2
explicitone Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: racine ,wi Posts: 691	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 __________________ RUN IT STAIGHT AND RUN IT HARD ________ Novi 2000 60' 1.46 1/4 10.67 mph 126.5 _________

07-30-2002, 07:59 PM	#3
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	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 __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

07-30-2002, 08:00 PM	#4
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	steeda tri-ax all the way. everything all the other shifters have and some... take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

07-30-2002, 08:05 PM	#5
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	I have the steeda tri-ax and it works great. __________________ 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

07-30-2002, 08:21 PM	#6
SCOTTLT79 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Raynham, Ma, USA Posts: 189	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.

07-30-2002, 08:42 PM	#7
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	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. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

07-30-2002, 09:09 PM	#8
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	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. __________________ 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

07-30-2002, 09:21 PM	#9
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	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. __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

07-30-2002, 09:29 PM	#10
Mike Wolking Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 49	My PRO 5.0 is awesome- didn't like my buddies B&M __________________ 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!

07-30-2002, 11:51 PM	#11
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	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 __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

07-31-2002, 08:44 AM	#12
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	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. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

07-31-2002, 09:04 AM	#13
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	PRO 5 0 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.

07-31-2002, 09:08 AM	#14
briand Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Jackson, LA Posts: 264	i have the hurst billet shifter and i love it. all good aftermarket shifters have positive bolt stops and some type of centering device. __________________ GT-40X heads(58cc), Cobra upper and lower, 75 mm Bullet, Moroso fenderwell induction, FRPP 65mm TB, 24# injectors, black magic electric fan, phenolic spacer, 1.7 crane cobra roller rockers, crane 2031, BBK 1 5/8 equal length hearders, 2.5 inch off road pipe, 2.5 flowmaster catback, FMS 3.55 gears, T5-Z transmission, FRPP aluminum driveshaft, svo heavy duty clutch, mcleod bullet proff bellhousing, BBK adjustable cluth quadrant, hurst billet shifter, lakewood subframes, BBK strut tower brace, BBK 2pt lower cross bar, FMS 190 lph fuel pump, crane ps91 coil, FMS street pulleys, and 300+ race wires. All thanks goes to my wife sheri, jason, jeff, robby, my dad and all others you helped contribute. most importantly GOD!!!

07-31-2002, 10:38 AM	#15
Cait85GT5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ/gettysburg PA Posts: 32	hurst 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

07-31-2002, 10:52 AM	#16
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	Another vote for the pro50. __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

07-31-2002, 10:54 AM	#17
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	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. __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

07-31-2002, 11:00 AM	#18
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	Does anyone have any pictures of their shifter 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 __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

07-31-2002, 04:59 PM	#19
magicmerll Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 19	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! __________________ Ever notice the people that know the best way to raise kids are the people that don't have any?

07-31-2002, 05:29 PM	#20
Fox Hound Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 58	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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