Opinions on Pro 5.0 Shifters PLEASE!!
06-26-2005, 10:06 AM
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Opinions on Pro 5.0 Shifters PLEASE!! Hey everyone
I have the stock Hurst SHifter on my 02 SS....want to upgrade to a shorter throw...is the Pro 5.0 worth the MONEY and how short are the throws??
Also cAN someone give me an idea of installation difficulty...
THANKS!
I have the stock Hurst SHifter on my 02 SS....want to upgrade to a shorter throw...is the Pro 5.0 worth the MONEY and how short are the throws??
Also cAN someone give me an idea of installation difficulty...
THANKS!
06-26-2005, 10:57 AM
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i love my pro 5.0! it is a tad bit notchy, but is def. a great upgrade. Also, get the lou's short stick to go along with the pro 5.0. You will never miss a gear again. This combo can be had at afterthoughtsauto.com
06-26-2005, 11:58 AM
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I like the Pro 5.0. My car came with the stock shifter and I upgraded to the Hurst Billet, but started missing more shifts than with the crappy stock shifter. I should have done the Pro 5.0 upgrade with Lou's SS in the beginning.
As far as the install, it's pretty easy. Getting the console out takes longer than the shifter install. There are only 4 bolts holding it in.
As far as the install, it's pretty easy. Getting the console out takes longer than the shifter install. There are only 4 bolts holding it in.
06-26-2005, 12:26 PM
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I like the 5.0 but it is REALLY REALLY notchy. Some people love it but I feel it is alittle too hard to bang a gear with it in.
I just converted to the m6 and it came with it. I will have to check out other setups.
Anyone know of any others that is a great combo?
Also.. with the 5.0 you will want to cut down the shifter rod so it sits shorter/.
I just converted to the m6 and it came with it. I will have to check out other setups.
Anyone know of any others that is a great combo?
Also.. with the 5.0 you will want to cut down the shifter rod so it sits shorter/.
06-26-2005, 01:15 PM
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If you want a shorter throw, just get a shorter stick. If you like the feeling of the stock hurst, I'd stick with it. I went from a factory hurst to a pro 5.0 with the factory power tower handle. I loved the way the shifter felt but I hated that the centering springs were extremely weak compared to the hurst. I went crazy for a solution(there are lots of ways to fix this) but after driving with it for a while. I like how the stick feels now. Instead of a spring centering it, I just do it myself and put the stick where I want it.
Basically, if you want to rip gears without a rubber shifter, get the pro 5.0. If you want a shorter throw but like how the stock shifter feels. Get a shorter stick
Basically, if you want to rip gears without a rubber shifter, get the pro 5.0. If you want a shorter throw but like how the stock shifter feels. Get a shorter stick
06-26-2005, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by SS01RED
I plan on getting a Pro 5.0 because my Hurst sent me from 2nd back into 1st going 60.
it was like i hit a tree...never did that again...BUT....i was not good in anyway..scared me actually..
a lot of you guys are telling me just to go with a shorter stick...how would i go about doing that,,
also if i can get the 5.0 shifter can i install it myself...
Im new to the T56...so im trying to learn it from the boot down...
THANKS!
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06-26-2005, 09:44 PM
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