Shifter Options

[LSX-Nation]

Im planning on buying a short-throw shifter anyone have any suggestions? Im looking between the Pro 5.0 or the MGW. Im leaning more on the MGW just because of all the great reviews it has... Anything to look out for?

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

dont get a 5.0. i hate there detent setup personally. the MGW is probably the best feeling shifter i had driven with, my Ebay 15 dollar shifter is still holding up though!! haha so i wont be upgrading till that one falls apart!

[KB93z28]

My brother had a pro 5.0 shifter in his t56 cobra, he hated it. I didnt mind it, but i wasnt crazy about it, he just said it "was too harsh" or something like that. Ive heard great stuff about the MGW tho, never driven a car with one tho. Theyre both pretty pricey tho.

[KB93z28]

What have people heard about the B&M ripper shifter? Im lookin to buy one, just because its more affordable as long as people say its good. The last owner of my car told me there was a short throw already in the car, but come to find out, its stock.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

a stock hurst base and a short stick is a MUCH better shifter then the over priced ripper.

[LSX-Nation]

dont get a 5.0. i hate there detent setup personally. the MGW is probably the best feeling shifter i had driven with, my Ebay 15 dollar shifter is still holding up though!! haha so i wont be upgrading till that one falls apart!
Havent really heard anything bad about mgw. I have seen mixed reviews about the 5.0
My brother had a pro 5.0 shifter in his t56 cobra, he hated it. I didnt mind it, but i wasnt crazy about it, he just said it "was too harsh" or something like that. Ive heard great stuff about the MGW tho, never driven a car with one tho. Theyre both pretty pricey tho.

I wish i could try them all out before i buy them but its impossible. :(

[941LE]

i have a pro 5.0 in the WS6. Had the ebay knock off in the LT1. And had a Ripper and a Hurst in my RS. I gotta say i liked the ebay knock off the most. Plus was the cheapest.

[KB93z28]

a stock hurst base and a short stick is a MUCH better shifter then the over priced ripper.

Haha your probably right, I just checked the prices again for the ripper and it was alot more expensive than i remember for some reason (maybe its a different shifter im thinkin about) but I saw a used one for sale for about 80 bux on craigslist

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-02-CHEVY-CAMARO-FIREBIRD-T56-RACING-SHORT-SHIFTER-98-/350513933841?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item519c422e11#ht_4142wt_1396


thats the shifter i have in my car and its full rebuildable. With B&M Parts for an 1/8th of the cost.

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/93-02-CHEVY-CAMARO-PONTIAC-FIREBIRD-T56-SHORT-SHIFTER-/170747330365?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item27c1557f3d#ht_1770wt_1396

same one even cheaper.

[KB93z28]

And your sayin this shifter is pretty good?

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

yeah ive had no problems with it in the almost 6 years ive had it.

[jayws6]

I have MGW AND ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY
Bomer and i r the only ones that have it, that i know of
2 to 3 never miss google video or check out it in person ill
Show it if your around still driving it too snow falls

[Grovlet]

My vote would be for the MGW!!

Although I've ZERO Issues with a Hurst Base Plate and Lou's Short Stick.

EDIT: The other BIG thing is to change the Knob... That ball really caused me issues, I've got the standard "Hurst" Leather Knob as well, but there are plenty of options there......

[LSX-Nation]

I have MGW AND ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY
Bomer and i r the only ones that have it, that i know of
2 to 3 never miss google video or check out it in person ill
Show it if your around still driving it too snow falls
Thanks sounds good, Im gonna go with the MGW.
My vote would be for the MGW!!

Although I've ZERO Issues with a Hurst Base Plate and Lou's Short Stick.

EDIT: The other BIG thing is to change the Knob... That ball really caused me issues, I've got the standard "Hurst" Leather Knob as well, but there are plenty of options there......

I have this one on my Stock shifter right now, its big but i like it.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayPopup?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&productId=745797&itemId=227522&langId=-1&showValue=1

[ILuvPizzaTimes10]

how did you get 3/8th threads to fit the 18mm stub? different post?

[Grovlet]

Thanks sounds good, Im gonna go with the MGW.


I have this one on my Stock shifter right now, its big but i like it.
http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayPopup?storeId=10001&catalogId=10002&productId=745797&itemId=227522&langId=-1&showValue=1

Have you tried a Non-Ball Shifter?

Mine looks like this:
SLP Shifter Knob (http://store03.prostores.com/nookandtranny/media/10/a207916130e7af6446bb92_m.JPG)
It's much much more form fitting to your hand and way easier to throw around...

I mean if you like the ball style no worries, but I found I missed the most shifts with a short throw and ball style shifter (Especially 2-3).

[LSX-Nation]

how did you get 3/8th threads to fit the 18mm stub? different post? I thought stock size is 16mm? That's not the exact same one im just showing what it looks like.

Have you tried a Non-Ball Shifter?

Mine looks like this:
SLP Shifter Knob (http://store03.prostores.com/nookandtranny/media/10/a207916130e7af6446bb92_m.JPG)
It's much much more form fitting to your hand and way easier to throw around...

I mean if you like the ball style no worries, but I found I missed the most shifts with a short throw and ball style shifter (Especially 2-3).

I haven't tried a different shift knob iv only used the ball. I like it but I don't have anything to compare it to. Maybe ill buy that one and give it a try and if I don't like it I can always sell it. Thanks

[KB93z28]

That SLP shift knob is nice, but there friggin expensive!!!!

[Camaro9969]

Im planning on buying a short-throw shifter anyone have any suggestions? Im looking between the Pro 5.0 or the MGW. Im leaning more on the MGW just because of all the great reviews it has... Anything to look out for?

I havent read all these posts but i love my shifter i have just the hurst and a New era performance shifter handle its incredible really short but thats a good thing compared to the truck shifter. I'm getting rid of my 6 Speed so you could check it out if you wanted.

[c4boom]

T handle on mine get the set up angle right and you never miss just push pull

[941LE]

That SLP shift knob is nice, but there friggin expensive!!!!

I'll be selling my slp shift knob soon.

[LSX-Nation]

I havent read all these posts but i love my shifter i have just the hurst and a New era performance shifter handle its incredible really short but thats a good thing compared to the truck shifter. I'm getting rid of my 6 Speed so you could check it out if you wanted.

i bought the mgw thanks though man, do you have a picture of that shifter handle and knob?