best shifter?

GhettoPop · 08-29-2003, 08:37 AM

whats the best shifter for the car below w/ t5?? i heard the Pro 50 is the one to get. just wanted to get some opinions and maybe where the best price is out there. thatnks.

Dark_5.0 · 08-29-2003, 08:43 AM

The pro 5.0 and the steeda tri-ax are both awesome.

LX5liter · 08-29-2003, 11:25 AM

I have the Steeda Tri-ax, and I like it. I have never tried another brand though.

fordgasm · 08-29-2003, 11:27 AM

I have had a Hurst short throw, a Hurst short throw with chrome stick, the Steeda and the Pro 5.0.

I liked the performance of the Pro 5.0 the best and thought the Hurst with the chrome stick and old school boot looked the best, but us old guys like that kind of thing.

I currently have the Pro 5.0 on my Tremec with one of the Fat Knobs, I took the Fat Knob and drilled a hole in it to mount a switch on the side of the ball for your thumb to activate the line lock. Works great!

jrgoffin · 08-29-2003, 11:29 AM

I've had a Hurst with the stop-bolts since I bought the car new back in '90. It has never missed a beat and still works great. I like the shape of the shifter handle on the Hurst - a lot of the other aftremarket units just have a relatively straight stick!

08-29-2003, 12:09 PM

Another vote for the Hurst. I've had mine on my '90 GT for years and love it. I went with the white Hurst shifter ball. Love the feel.

GhettoPop · 08-29-2003, 12:44 PM

hmmmm so the best are hurst, pro 50, and steeda tri-ax

hahahahaha this is making the choice more difficult!!!! its all good, keep em coming.

by the way, Brothers has a sale this weekend:

http://www.brothersperformance.com/

free shipping!!!
$50 off all orders over $500.00
No sales tax* (restrictions apply)
A 5% discount coupon off your next order

yoshi351w · 08-31-2003, 05:54 PM

I have friends with the pro 50 and the triax and have heard nothing but good things. I myself have hurst 1/4 stick pistol grip on my reverse manual c4.

Fox Body · 08-31-2003, 07:10 PM

I have a Tri-Ax in my '92 GT and I'm totally pleased with it. I've also experienced Pro 5.0 and Hurst. Hurst came out better than I thought it would be (but not necessarily better than the other 2). You should do a search on this forum for Tri Ax and/or Pro 5.0 threads, you'll find a lot of replies in each thread.

kiku2sleep · 09-02-2003, 07:14 AM

I have the steeda tri-ax; one of my good friends has the Pro 5.0. Both are great shifters and you would be happy with either one. I prefer the steeda because it is positioned a little better with the handle they have. In 5th gear it stands straight up and center. The Pro 5.0 you have to stretch a little more.Shifter shootout

Coupe50h · 09-02-2003, 02:02 PM

I like my b&m ripper, the steeda finds 3rd gear for you, so i would'nt mind having that one either.

GhettoPop · 09-02-2003, 02:14 PM

yeah coupe50h, finding 3rd with the stock shifter is a pain, a pro50 or steeda will fix this?

also, my ride in the sig has the common stang prob, not going into 1st once in a while or not going into reverse (happens about 25% of tries). if i cant get into reverse, i just put the car in first, move a few inches, then i can get into reverse. if i cant get into first, just use 2nd, move up a few inches, then throw in first. will an aftermarket fix this? i doubt it but its worth asking

08-29-2003, 08:37 AM	#1
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	best shifter? whats the best shifter for the car below w/ t5?? i heard the Pro 50 is the one to get. just wanted to get some opinions and maybe where the best price is out there. thatnks. __________________ 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!

08-29-2003, 08:43 AM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	The pro 5.0 and the steeda tri-ax are both awesome. __________________ 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

08-29-2003, 11:25 AM	#3
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I have the Steeda Tri-ax, and I like it. I have never tried another brand though. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

08-29-2003, 11:27 AM	#4
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	I have had a Hurst short throw, a Hurst short throw with chrome stick, the Steeda and the Pro 5.0. I liked the performance of the Pro 5.0 the best and thought the Hurst with the chrome stick and old school boot looked the best, but us old guys like that kind of thing. I currently have the Pro 5.0 on my Tremec with one of the Fat Knobs, I took the Fat Knob and drilled a hole in it to mount a switch on the side of the ball for your thumb to activate the line lock. Works great! __________________ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

08-29-2003, 11:29 AM	#5
jrgoffin Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Midwest Posts: 79	I've had a Hurst with the stop-bolts since I bought the car new back in '90. It has never missed a beat and still works great. I like the shape of the shifter handle on the Hurst - a lot of the other aftremarket units just have a relatively straight stick! __________________ '90 LX Too many mods... Rear-Disc tech

08-29-2003, 12:09 PM	#6
Simi Stang Guest Posts: n/a	Hurst Another vote for the Hurst. I've had mine on my '90 GT for years and love it. I went with the white Hurst shifter ball. Love the feel.

08-29-2003, 12:44 PM	#7
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	hmmmm so the best are hurst, pro 50, and steeda tri-ax hahahahaha this is making the choice more difficult!!!! its all good, keep em coming. by the way, Brothers has a sale this weekend: http://www.brothersperformance.com/ free shipping!!! $50 off all orders over $500.00 No sales tax* (restrictions apply) A 5% discount coupon off your next order __________________ 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!

08-31-2003, 05:54 PM	#8
yoshi351w Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: s. fl Posts: 23	I have friends with the pro 50 and the triax and have heard nothing but good things. I myself have hurst 1/4 stick pistol grip on my reverse manual c4. __________________ 351w powered 86 gt with a reverse manual c4. Lots more but whos counting.

08-31-2003, 07:10 PM	#9
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	I have a Tri-Ax in my '92 GT and I'm totally pleased with it. I've also experienced Pro 5.0 and Hurst. Hurst came out better than I thought it would be (but not necessarily better than the other 2). You should do a search on this forum for Tri Ax and/or Pro 5.0 threads, you'll find a lot of replies in each thread. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

09-02-2003, 07:14 AM	#10
kiku2sleep Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gaza Strip, Southwestern Asia Posts: 77	I have the steeda tri-ax; one of my good friends has the Pro 5.0. Both are great shifters and you would be happy with either one. I prefer the steeda because it is positioned a little better with the handle they have. In 5th gear it stands straight up and center. The Pro 5.0 you have to stretch a little more.Shifter shootout __________________ 92 LX 5.0-Green W/white top, guts, and rims. 01 gixxer 600 (team colors)

09-02-2003, 02:02 PM	#11
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	I like my b&m ripper, the steeda finds 3rd gear for you, so i would'nt mind having that one either. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

09-02-2003, 02:14 PM	#12
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	yeah coupe50h, finding 3rd with the stock shifter is a pain, a pro50 or steeda will fix this? also, my ride in the sig has the common stang prob, not going into 1st once in a while or not going into reverse (happens about 25% of tries). if i cant get into reverse, i just put the car in first, move a few inches, then i can get into reverse. if i cant get into first, just use 2nd, move up a few inches, then throw in first. will an aftermarket fix this? i doubt it but its worth asking __________________ 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!

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