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03-22-2013, 09:34 PM
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Short throw shifter?
Alright gents I'm looking cautiously into short throw shifters for my 5.0. I installed a short throw in another car and it created tranny problems after about 4,000 miles after installation, due to it didn't fully slide into gear and due to partial engagement it messed up the gears in the transmission. Has anyone had any problems like this, also what short throw shifters would you recommend?
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03-22-2013, 09:58 PM
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Location: Keller
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Installed short throw shifter in every car I've owned over the last 10 years and never had that issue. For these cars, Barton or MGW are the only ones to use. Quality made, easy installation, and stand up companies.
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03-22-2013, 10:24 PM
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Short throw shifter?
Ya that's the argument on 3 mustang forums right now MGW vs Barton.
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03-22-2013, 10:32 PM
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Scared to race Steve
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Mgw ftw!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT
I agree. A stick car shocks the tires MUCH harder and does it several times going down the track. With a big power stick car, the car is much more unsettled going down the track making it more of a challenge to ET well. A well running auto car is nothing more than just point and shoot. Which is great for a track car taking a lot of driver error out of the equation.
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03-22-2013, 11:16 PM
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I've had both, went with a Barton this time around, for no particular reason. They both cost about the same, are about the same to install and both do a great job. I have no real issue with the stocker at this point, just running out of things to change on the car! LOL!
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03-30-2013, 09:57 AM
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Short throw shifter?
I'm thinking about going with the ford racing shifter that way my warranty would stay in tact. Anyone had any experience with these?
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03-30-2013, 10:07 AM
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Scared to race Steve
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Didn't know they had one.
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Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT
I agree. A stick car shocks the tires MUCH harder and does it several times going down the track. With a big power stick car, the car is much more unsettled going down the track making it more of a challenge to ET well. A well running auto car is nothing more than just point and shoot. Which is great for a track car taking a lot of driver error out of the equation.
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03-30-2013, 10:10 AM
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El Presidente
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Always ahead of Steve
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Ford racing his the Barton....
Mgw
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03-30-2013, 11:35 AM
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Location: Carrollton
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I have an MGW in my 2002 GT.
Not really sure what all the hype is about when it comes to different shifter manufacturers. I am sure they probably feel a little different, but can't be THAT much different.
On the 2002 GT, the T3650 transmission had internal shift stops, so you didn't need to have the stop screws in place on the shifter itself. The only time you'd have engagement issues, or it popping out of gear would be if the shift stops on the shifter itself are interferring.....or if the shifter is not manufactured correctly?
I am sure Ford Racing or Steeda makes a good short throw shifter....after all, those are big name race companies....
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04-01-2013, 02:23 AM
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Age: 40
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MGW, it replaces the entire shifter assembly. Other manufacturers only replace the top half along with the bracket underneath. Barton comes close, but for a little more money you can get the best in MGW. The ford racing one is overpriced.
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04-02-2013, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by OG Fox
MGW, it replaces the entire shifter assembly. Other manufacturers only replace the top half along with the bracket underneath. Barton comes close, but for a little more money you can get the best in MGW. The ford racing one is overpriced.
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MGW shifter keeps your factory "push down" action to go into reverse as well. I've driven a handful with Hurst etc that is a bit of a PITA to keep from going backwards when I want to go forward lol. But of course I don't daily a 5.0 either.
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04-02-2013, 01:00 PM
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My Stapler!
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Dtown
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MGW for the win, I wouldn't skimp on a shifter since you're going to use it every time you drive your car.
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