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426 Wedge
08-19-2008, 08:32 AM
Anyone running a Pro 5.0 on their T5? How do you like it?
qwikz28
08-19-2008, 10:12 AM
little G had one on his 2002 V6. i'm pretty sure he liked it from what i hear
GP99GT
08-19-2008, 04:27 PM
i have one on my mustang...its sex

does MGW make a shifter for GM T5's? theyre "supposed" to be even better...but the Pro 5.0 is awesome

edit: i also had one on my 87 mustang, it was that good that i bought another
deadtrend1
08-19-2008, 05:08 PM
I run the Pro 5.0 in my LS1 and the Hurst Billet in my LT1. Both are definetly a upgrade, the Pro 5.0 feels a little better. I don't know how to describe it unfortunetly .. lol
GP99GT
08-19-2008, 05:44 PM
from the stock T5 shifter to the pro 5.0 ive noticed 5 things:

1. its quieter
2. its smoother
3. shorter shifts
4. MUCH easier to bang 3rd
5. i beat on the car more :lol:
deadtrend1
08-19-2008, 06:08 PM
I agree with all of what you say Matt except about it being quieter.
Mike
08-19-2008, 06:12 PM
yeah......its loud, and notchy.......but it shifts fast and smooth
GP99GT
08-19-2008, 06:41 PM
well mine had a hurst on it before....and the hursts for the fords are crappy, maybe thats why it was a little quieter
Tru2Chevy
08-19-2008, 06:56 PM
little G had one on his 2002 V6. i'm pretty sure he liked it from what i hear

This man speaks the truth....

- Justin
426 Wedge
08-19-2008, 08:12 PM
I agree with all of what you say Matt except about it being quieter.


When is it loud during shifts?
Tru2Chevy
08-19-2008, 08:41 PM
When is it loud during shifts?

I would assume so, since that's the only time it's doing anything.....

- Justin
edpontiac91
08-19-2008, 09:32 PM
My son had one in his 1999 Trans Am Ram-Air when he bought it used. It was very BUZZY and metallic sounding even when driving it around town. He put in the Hurst and it made a difference(quieter)and seemed to shift just as well. I would assume IF you want to power shift 90% of the time, the Pro 5.0 will hold up better, but for the most part the Hurst model just seemed smoother!
qwikz28
08-19-2008, 11:13 PM
MGW is great. just put one in my car :jake: i'm quite certain they don't make one for the T5 though
Mike
08-19-2008, 11:17 PM
jake, what did you have before the mgw?
qwikz28
08-20-2008, 11:56 AM
B&M. the MGW has far shorter throws but is much stiffer and notchier. never drove a pro 5.0 but i never liked how the stick sat all the way by the passenger side. the MGW cures that without the need for a short stick. here is some pics-

i forgot to mention that i also bought one of MGWs shift knobs. its in the pics. one thing i want to note that you can't see in the picture is that there is a screw on the shift knob so you can screw it into the stick and make it straight and immovable.

Neutral
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02335.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02337.jpg

1st gear
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02338.jpg

2nd gear
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02339.jpg

Reverse
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02341.jpg

Shift knob
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02340.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j218/Snake3660/DSC02343.jpg

again sorry for the hijack. i promise i'm done after this
deadtrend1
08-20-2008, 05:25 PM
My PRO 5.0 is not angled really. I have the UMI short stick I put on the Hurst in my LT1 brings it way over the left.
Mike
08-20-2008, 05:37 PM
tim, not that is angled, but is it closer to the passenger side of the console than the center?
deadtrend1
08-20-2008, 09:05 PM
tim, not that is angled, but is it closer to the passenger side of the console than the center?

I can go look next time I go into the car... lol
Mike
08-20-2008, 09:49 PM
when my car is in FIRST, i can put a finger between the stick and the passenger side of the console, it dosent seem like it would fit, but it just barely does, almost touches in reverse