Pro 5.0 Shifter

redhorse · 12-15-2005, 06:21 PM

Had the Pro 5.0 shifter installed today. After having a regular shifter for so long, I wasn't expecting such a difference. It is not as short as the Toyota MR2 shifter but it doesn't like much being as short. Besides the short throw now, I do hear a lot more tranny noise.

The Rock 326 · 12-15-2005, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by redhorse

Had the Pro 5.0 shifter installed today. After having a regular shifter for so long, I wasn't expecting such a difference. It is not as short as the Toyota MR2 shifter but it doesn't like much being as short. Besides the short throw now, I do hear a lot more tranny noise.

Yea, when I put in the Steeda Tri-Ax, I heard alot more tranny noise as well.

TheJeanyus · 12-15-2005, 06:23 PM

Aftermarket shifters are great, but honestly I think the Tri-Ax is a lot nicer than the Pro 5.0. I haven't driven anything with an MGW, but I hear they're the thing to have these days.

redhorse · 12-15-2005, 06:36 PM

We tried the BNK shifter first but I was sold the wrong one and it did not fit. After being given a bunch of grief I decided to go with the Pro 5.0. I am having to teach myself how to shift again. The throw is about a 1/3 as long. Being vertically challenged too, I had to readjust my driving position to be able to reach the shifter.

mustangmuscle · 12-15-2005, 07:01 PM

The Pro 5.0 and Triax are both nice shifters.
The MGW, however, is completely different, in every way. Totally new design, amazing engineering, and works like a charm.
As far as tranny noise, seems thats one of the not so great things about installing an aftermarket shifter. I'm about to try a new shifter gasket made from some kind of silicone material. Its supposed to seal great and really cut down on the noise. Hope the hype is true. We'll see..........

Blown54 · 12-15-2005, 07:03 PM

just put the MGW in my Mach and its great. i used these special gaskets from a guy on SvtPerformance and the noise isnt any worse than with my stock shifter.

QWKSNKE · 12-15-2005, 07:07 PM

I have run the B&M Ripper, Pro 5.0, and Steeda tri-ax.

I noticed NO added noise with the B&M and Pro 5.0. The tri-ax on the other hand is loud as crap but I think it has to do with the "pot metal" that the handle is made of.

With that being said, I love the tri-ax! For me it is the best out of the above 3 BUT I have heard so many positive reviews about the MGW, that I am going to try it first in the SVO

TheJeanyus · 12-15-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangmuscle

The Pro 5.0 and Triax are both nice shifters.
The MGW, however, is completely different, in every way. Totally new design, amazing engineering, and works like a charm.
As far as tranny noise, seems thats one of the not so great things about installing an aftermarket shifter. I'm about to try a new shifter gasket made from some kind of silicone material. Its supposed to seal great and really cut down on the noise. Hope the hype is true. We'll see..........

The Cobrabob shifter gasket in my Cobra is just as loud as my '98 GT without a gasket. It might be the difference in transmissions, but so far I don't think the gasket is worth the money. Of course, my exhaust is loud enough cover that noise up, not to mention that Metallica or Black Label Society is usually overpowering the exhaust and the transmission.

The tranny noise comes from removing all the rubber crap. That's why the stock shifter feels so sloppy - it's got a lot of soft material in it to dampen vibrations and cut down on noise.

DSkeet · 12-16-2005, 05:48 AM

Anyone have any links to any sweet deals on the MGW?

EZ SPEED · 12-16-2005, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Blown54

just put the MGW in my Mach and its great. i used these special gaskets from a guy on SvtPerformance and the noise isnt any worse than with my stock shifter.

I LOVE the MGW shifter we put in Brad's Mach 1

12-15-2005, 06:21 PM	#1
redhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trussville, Al Posts: 819	Pro 5.0 Shifter Had the Pro 5.0 shifter installed today. After having a regular shifter for so long, I wasn't expecting such a difference. It is not as short as the Toyota MR2 shifter but it doesn't like much being as short. Besides the short throw now, I do hear a lot more tranny noise.

12-15-2005, 06:23 PM	#3
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Pro 5.0 Shifter Aftermarket shifters are great, but honestly I think the Tri-Ax is a lot nicer than the Pro 5.0. I haven't driven anything with an MGW, but I hear they're the thing to have these days. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

12-15-2005, 06:36 PM	#4
redhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Trussville, Al Posts: 819	Re: Pro 5.0 Shifter We tried the BNK shifter first but I was sold the wrong one and it did not fit. After being given a bunch of grief I decided to go with the Pro 5.0. I am having to teach myself how to shift again. The throw is about a 1/3 as long. Being vertically challenged too, I had to readjust my driving position to be able to reach the shifter.

12-15-2005, 07:01 PM	#5
mustangmuscle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Posts: 792	Re: Pro 5.0 Shifter The Pro 5.0 and Triax are both nice shifters. The MGW, however, is completely different, in every way. Totally new design, amazing engineering, and works like a charm. As far as tranny noise, seems thats one of the not so great things about installing an aftermarket shifter. I'm about to try a new shifter gasket made from some kind of silicone material. Its supposed to seal great and really cut down on the noise. Hope the hype is true. We'll see.......... __________________ 04 Red Fire Cobra JLT RAI MGW Shifter Bassani cat-back Bassani catted-X MM FLSFC's BF IRS Brace Lukem80 Special Edition Hi-perf springs BF 2.76 S/C pulley SCT XCAL2 DiabloSport MAFia NGK TR6 Plugs Steg Stage 4 Eaton Afco D/P H/E Metco 2# Lower KB BAP SPEC 3+ clutch w/SPEC steel fw 60# inj's 491rwhp/504rwtq

12-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#6
Blown54 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 145	Re: Pro 5.0 Shifter just put the MGW in my Mach and its great. i used these special gaskets from a guy on SvtPerformance and the noise isnt any worse than with my stock shifter.

12-15-2005, 07:07 PM	#7
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Pro 5.0 Shifter I have run the B&M Ripper, Pro 5.0, and Steeda tri-ax. I noticed NO added noise with the B&M and Pro 5.0. The tri-ax on the other hand is loud as crap but I think it has to do with the "pot metal" that the handle is made of. With that being said, I love the tri-ax! For me it is the best out of the above 3 BUT I have heard so many positive reviews about the MGW, that I am going to try it first in the SVO __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

12-16-2005, 05:48 AM	#9
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Re: Pro 5.0 Shifter Anyone have any links to any sweet deals on the MGW? __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--