Mac shifter install questions

Chevyguy · 10-21-2001, 10:58 AM

First off the new shifter is so awesome, can't believe how crappy the stock shifer really was.

The stock inner shifter boot was trashed from several trans installed, and it tore more cus the collar of the mac shifter is larger than the stock. I am going to get a new boot, I assume Ford may be the only source other than junkyard. Any aftermarket ones with more clearance for aftermarket shifters?

Also the console boot now is too large for the short shifter and bunches up. Any shorter ones available or any way to make it fit better? I can live with it as is but figured I would ask

Thanks for the help, hope to post some 14 second times soon

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Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site
88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks
74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

1BAD89 · 10-21-2001, 01:39 PM

I have the PRO 5.0 with a fat knob and it's THE shortest of any combo. My boot never bunched up.

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-1989 GT, not stock.

-2000 Camaro SS-A4,
13.4's bone stock.

-1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

jetuomi · 10-21-2001, 01:55 PM

I know what you mean. For my 94, I just went to a leather shop and got a custom boot made out of this really thin material, it doesn't get in the way of fast shifting now, and looks great !

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94 GT (triple black)
FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's
K&N, 190 lph, subframes, pulleys
MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners
My CAR!

fordgasm · 10-21-2001, 07:38 PM

I also have the Pro 5.0 with a fat knob and the boot does bunch a little. But it does not bother me. I have never seen an aftermarket alternative though. The custom one that the above post mentioned sounds like a good idea however.

I also replaced the inner boot and only found it through Ford, which means you will pay too much for it. But, what ya going to do?

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

Chevyguy · 10-21-2001, 08:49 PM

Thanks guys, I never saw either part in catalogs but wondered if I was nuts

. I had to shove the boot down to screw the knob back on, it does not interfere with shifting at all, just does not fit as good as it did before Looks like I'll be getting used to it as is and time to order the new inner boot from Ford too

Chevyguy · 10-22-2001, 03:01 PM

Well the inner boot cost $14 from Ford and will be in wednesday, quite a bit of noise and probably fumes come up through that hole, so I'll be glad to close that up

Still lovin the tight shifter can't wait to post some times

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Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site
88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks
74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

10-21-2001, 10:58 AM	#1
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Mac shifter install questions First off the new shifter is so awesome, can't believe how crappy the stock shifer really was. The stock inner shifter boot was trashed from several trans installed, and it tore more cus the collar of the mac shifter is larger than the stock. I am going to get a new boot, I assume Ford may be the only source other than junkyard. Any aftermarket ones with more clearance for aftermarket shifters? Also the console boot now is too large for the short shifter and bunches up. Any shorter ones available or any way to make it fit better? I can live with it as is but figured I would ask Thanks for the help, hope to post some 14 second times soon ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site

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10-21-2001, 01:39 PM	#2
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I have the PRO 5.0 with a fat knob and it's THE shortest of any combo. My boot never bunched up. ------------------ -1989 GT, not stock. -2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock. -1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

10-21-2001, 01:55 PM	#3
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	I know what you mean. For my 94, I just went to a leather shop and got a custom boot made out of this really thin material, it doesn't get in the way of fast shifting now, and looks great ! ------------------ 94 GT (triple black) FMS 95 17" Cobra R's / AL Driveshaft / 3.27's K&N, 190 lph, subframes, pulleys MAC Shifter/Gauges/Pedals, Euro Clear Projectors & Corners My CAR!

10-21-2001, 07:38 PM	#4
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	I also have the Pro 5.0 with a fat knob and the boot does bunch a little. But it does not bother me. I have never seen an aftermarket alternative though. The custom one that the above post mentioned sounds like a good idea however. I also replaced the inner boot and only found it through Ford, which means you will pay too much for it. But, what ya going to do? ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

10-21-2001, 08:49 PM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Thanks guys, I never saw either part in catalogs but wondered if I was nuts . I had to shove the boot down to screw the knob back on, it does not interfere with shifting at all, just does not fit as good as it did before Looks like I'll be getting used to it as is and time to order the new inner boot from Ford too

10-22-2001, 03:01 PM	#6
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	Well the inner boot cost $14 from Ford and will be in wednesday, quite a bit of noise and probably fumes come up through that hole, so I'll be glad to close that up Still lovin the tight shifter can't wait to post some times ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX Notch MAC 2.5"cat bk FMS alu ds, MSD coil, MAC shifter 2.73 gears user site 88 Notch 2.3L FOR SALE! My two Notchbacks 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 now 454 soon My web site