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danbrazda
09-13-2011, 09:00 PM
I have a B&M Short Throw in my 2001 WS6 (H/C/I/E, 400rwhp, reinforced stock 10-bolt, 4:10 gears) and love it 90% of the time- except when doing full throttle 2nd to 3rd gear shifts. I'm debating whether or not I should:

-go to a Pro 5.0
-adjust the stops on the B&M
-practice more

OR

None of the above- your suggestions?


usafws6
09-13-2011, 11:02 PM
Ive got a bm ripper shifter and i think its fine.

danbrazda
09-14-2011, 10:55 AM
Ive got a bm ripper shifter and i think its fine.

Did you mess around with adjustments or just put it in and go? My success rate at full throttle 2nd to 3rd is only about 50-50 so I'm trying to determine if I just need to practice more or if there are adjustments that may make it easier.


SM105K
09-14-2011, 04:30 PM
Don't speed/power shift 3rd, shift normal and let your hp to the work. Your tranny will like you more also.

JD_AMG
09-14-2011, 05:04 PM
Did you mess around with adjustments or just put it in and go? My success rate at full throttle 2nd to 3rd is only about 50-50 so I'm trying to determine if I just need to practice more or if there are adjustments that may make it easier.

Aren't the adjustments just stops for "over shifting"? (they shouldn't matter anyway, the T56 has internal stops) That shouldn't do anything for your shifting issues.
Forget the Pro 5.0, those are notchy as hell. Get an MGW shifter and a tick master cylinder, problem solved.

danbrazda
09-14-2011, 08:29 PM
Aren't the adjustments just stops for "over shifting"? (they shouldn't matter anyway, the T56 has internal stops) That shouldn't do anything for your shifting issues.
Forget the Pro 5.0, those are notchy as hell. Get an MGW shifter and a tick master cylinder, problem solved.

Haven't checked out the MGW yet but I will. Thanks.

Nando LS1
09-15-2011, 12:30 PM
I, have a PRO5.0 on my ride, it shifts fine, but is not the best shifter... I wouldn't change you shifter ...

why87
09-15-2011, 12:55 PM
MGW is boss go for that