LSONE

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alright, u'm going to install my pro 5.0 shifter in a day or 2, and was wondering what everyone though of the shift stick vs stock? i know LSS is the best stick out there, but which between those 2 is better? also, what purpose do those 2 bolts in front and behind the shifter actually do? i've read that i can remove them, but what are they for, and what is your opinion on them? thanks~

jrp

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pro 5.0 w/LSS =

the two bolts are the bump stops.

Slammed-am

There is alot of info for that particular shifter. This thread would do better in the Manual Transmission section. Use the search.

LSONE

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i skimmed through the section, and i must say its pretty dead over there

LSONE

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and yes, bump stops. whats the deal with these things? keep them? i dunno...

jrp

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i think i kept mine, dont remember, lol. i believe i just adjusted them to allow the proper travel and then left them in.

LSONE

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sounds good to me. i read on ls1howto.com that they recommended taking them out, i was just curious as to why they put them there if they arent necessary

BOWTIE

Allegedly they are redundant since the T-56 has internal stops and several people had them come loose and cause problems. Consequently, many people recommend just removing them that way they can never get in the way. Personally I prefer the added security of knowing i wont be able to break the internal stops due to those being there, so I followed the adjustment instructions and then red loctited the **** out of them. I am confident I will not have a problem with them coming loose. By the way, the problem they would have is that they would come loose and then the bolts would vibrate in and then when shifting it would not go all the way into gear and damage the gear and synchro assemblies.

LawmanSS

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I'm also using the stops on the Pro 5.0...it only takes about 5 minutes to set them and it adds an extra measure of security...

I'm using the short shifter handle from UMI Performance------>
It's a nice, quality piece and it costs less than LSS...

ZR2877

The Pro 5.0 shifter was my first mod. I love it. I had the long stick that came on it for over 6 years and recently got the Angled Stick from Speed Inc and I wish I would have done that a long time ago. I would say get the short stick.

Benjamin Russick

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I'm still using the bump-stops on my 5.0 shifter. It's been flawless for 4 years now... As for the short-stick, I just sawed about 1 1/2" of the Pro 5.0 stick...there's plenty of thread on there.

badhoopty

i also ended up trimming the pro 5.0 angled stick down to short stick dimensions. it works very well. i'm sure the lss and others short angled sticks are great, but you dont really need it. the 5.0 stick works perfectly once trimmed down.

i also kept the stops, just about 7000 miles on it and they havent given me any problems. loctite is your friend.

CRASH Bandicoot

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Damn, for some reason my LSS didn't feel good with my pro 5.0 it felt notchy I dont know why. I have the regular stick on now but I'm gonna get the short angled stick soon.

Cahill93Z28

Don't waste your money, the Pro 5.0 Stick comes with alot of extra thread, just cut the top off of it. I didnt lock tite my bump stops so it's pop outa 3rd some times if i don't put it in firm.

scifone

i believe the shifter was designed for mustangs and the reason for the stops was because their tranny's didnt have the internal stops. it is a popular shifter and it either fit our transmissions from the get go or was modified to fit but somebody correct me if im wrong.

Ramair99

I've had the Pro for 3 yrs now Cut it down 1 1/2 inches and kept the stops
No probs

TX_SS

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i kept my stock hurst with lss...and love it... pro felt too lose and made noises..

00Z28 Camaro

Damn Palm harbor , i live right at tampa road / CR1 i , i know the pro 5.0 is day and night from the stock shifter on mustangs , so much better then stock