Is the PRO 5.0 worth it or not?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 14, 2008 | 11:05 PM

1sicss

Thread Starter

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 525

Likes: 0

From: Kyle, TX

Is the PRO 5.0 worth it or not?

I debating on whether or not to get the PRO 5.0 shifter or just leaving the factory hurst shifter on it. If I were to switch would there be any difference, if so what would it be. Thanks for ur time.

Nov 14, 2008 | 11:14 PM

Black02SLPSS

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 1,485

Likes: 1

From: Owasso, Ok

I have a pro 5.0 and i love it. Great great shifter. I also have the umi short stick on it as well. Also you may want to post this in the manual tranmission section for future notice.

Nov 15, 2008 | 01:51 AM

GR8GAME

12 Second Club

iTrader: (10)

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 533

Likes: 0

From: Nor-Cal

Yes, it's a beautiful thing!

Nov 15, 2008 | 01:56 AM

LS1_Fonzie

Launching!

iTrader: (4)

Joined: Jul 2005

Posts: 252

Likes: 1

From: Visalia, CA

I just put mine on a little over a week ago and love the way it shifts. I've heard that the factory Hurst with a short stick is a good combo too.

Nov 15, 2008 | 04:05 AM

s346k

TECH Junkie

iTrader: (4)

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 3,433

Likes: 1

From: johnson co.

i went from the factory hurst w/a ws6 store short stick to the pro5.0 setup. world of difference. pro5.0 is much better, hands down.

Nov 15, 2008 | 07:09 AM

slow trap

TECH Addict

iTrader: (22)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 2,639

Likes: 0

From: tennessee

if you have never missed a shift with the stock hurst then i would have to think about it but i missed a few times with the stocker and after i put on the 5.0 and shortened it some also i have only missed a gear once and that was my fault. it is a good shifter.

Nov 15, 2008 | 07:11 AM

Nimitz87

12 Second Club

iTrader: (17)

Joined: Dec 2004

Posts: 1,449

Likes: 0

From: Cooper City, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1sicss

I debating on whether or not to get the PRO 5.0 shifter or just leaving the factory hurst shifter on it. If I were to switch would there be any difference, if so what would it be. Thanks for ur time.

I do NOT have a pro 5.0 but have the hurst w/ a ws6 short stick, after driving my buddies ws6 that has a pro 5.0 its no contest...its way worth it.

Chad

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

Five Reasons the Camaro Was the Most Pivotal Player in the Pony Car Wars 2.0

Brett Foote

10 Reasons the LS7 Is GM's Most Extreme Naturally Aspirated V8 Engine Ever

Verdad Gallardo

Nov 15, 2008 | 08:40 AM

greatskiiiier

TECH Resident

iTrader: (10)

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 835

Likes: 0

From: Long Island, NY

this should be a poll... too see the pro 5.0 ratings ski rocket!!! its awesome 150% better than B+M

Nov 15, 2008 | 08:54 AM

#10

cbra-klla

TECH Enthusiast

iTrader: (52)

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 523

Likes: 0

From: Summersville, WV

Quote:

Originally Posted by greatskiiiier

this should be a poll... too see the pro 5.0 ratings ski rocket!!! its awesome 150% better than B+M

i ran a B and M but after driving my buds 02 with a pro 5.0...there is no contest..it is much better

Nov 15, 2008 | 09:04 AM

#11

Siwel

On The Tree

Joined: Aug 2007

Posts: 113

Likes: 0

From: Parkersburg, WV

I have the hurst w/short stick and like it.. til I drove a buddies w/the pro5.
If you want cheap/easy get a short stick. But the pro5 dominates imo.

Nov 15, 2008 | 11:02 AM

#12

greatskiiiier

TECH Resident

iTrader: (10)

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 835

Likes: 0

From: Long Island, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siwel

I have the hurst w/short stick and like it.. til I drove a buddies w/the pro5.
If you want cheap/easy get a short stick. But the pro5 dominates imo.

agreed... the pro 5.0 isnt a hurst, but its the best thing for the price. its def better for racing than the hurst (shorter throw, locks it into the gear) but DD the locking into gear thing can be kinda violent and its stiff... i love it, but if im driving and eating a cheeseburger

my girlfriend cant shift the car for me, my brother even has trouble sometimes

Nov 15, 2008 | 12:51 PM

#13

smit2732

On The Tree

iTrader: (12)

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 193

Likes: 0

From: baton rouge, la

After reading this post, I will be ordering one today. I have the hurst w/ a short stick. I was happy with it until now. THANKS ALOT for making me spend more money.

Nov 15, 2008 | 04:08 PM

#14

BlkBird2000

TECH Addict

iTrader: (10)

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,786

Likes: 2

From: Wood River, IL

I have one. I miss a gear once a month?

Nov 15, 2008 | 04:09 PM

#15

Michael02hawk

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (26)

Joined: Feb 2005

Posts: 1,155

Likes: 1

From: Rochester, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by smit2732

After reading this post, I will be ordering one today. I have the hurst w/ a short stick. I was happy with it until now. THANKS ALOT for making me spend more money.

No problem guy! It's money well spent.

I'd gotten so used to my Pro5 w/short stick, I forgot how nice it was - until a buddy had me drive his bird, factory Hurst w/standard length stick.

OMG, it was a night/day! I had to keep a straight face so as to not rag on him about his shifter...but wow, I was soooo happy to get back into my car.