KingPin1094

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Okay so heres my dilema. I was going to get the MGW shifter because it is meant to be the "best shifter in its class" but im not sure if i will like how it looks. (looks kinda plain) The Pro 5.0 from what ive read is also a good shifter and seems to look a bit better. Id just like to hear some feedback and see some pictures especially of the MGW (theres not many of them on google)

Pro 5.0- http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/813p3000.gif

MGW- http://www.mgwltd.com/images/camaro-...ow_shifter.jpg

Storm Trooper

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What about the B&M Ripper shifter??

KingPin1094

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That shifter also looks like the MGW, just a straight pole. The only reason im debating this is cause i just installed a Hurst short throw in my friends mustang and it looked really good, and that made me realize that the MGW looked kinda plain.

bmxer8699

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Function over form. You going to win or lose a car show based on how your shifter looks?

I've had both, and the MGW is FAR better then the 5.0 mechanically. It isn't nearly as notchy as the 5.0. Reverse is easier to get into as well. I noticed right away how much easier it was to deal with the MGW as opposed to the 5.0.

Also do a search, this has been beat to death but figured Id give input anyway.

But seriously who spends that much time looking at their shifter?

SWEET98SS

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Ive had both also. MGW is far superior, less notchy and noisy. I have put 30,000 miles on the MGW, never missed a shift.

Rob94hawk

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I went from stock to pro 5.0. Can't complain.

speedshifterNC

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I prefer pro 5.0 but have had both..mgw is nicer quality wise though

alexus6798

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MGW all the way. Only thing you will see is the **** anyway and you can change that to whatever you want. You won't regret it.

studderin

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got a mgw on the way, and really like the pro50 Ive had for a few years too.
So I'll see about the differences

Raoul-Duke

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Wouldn't the 5.0 be the best hands down since it has that feature where it does a perfect shift from 2nd to 3rd everytime?

Does the MGW shifter have this?

I would think that would be the showstopper right there. I've never missed a shift to 3rd from 2nd with my 5.0.

KingPin1094

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Well the MGW is supposed to have the strongest centering springs and the shortest throw. I agree with what the one guy said above. Function over form.

Raoul-Duke

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I think both shifters look like nothing special, I think Hurst looks the best.

The MGW may have a shorter throw/stonger centering springs but does it have a guaranteed 2nd to 3rd shift everytime like the 5.0 does?

Can anyone else here confirm what I am speaking about with the 5.0? 2nd-3rd upshift mechanism? Unless I've been told wrong for years. lol

Just with that alone I'll take the roughness of the 5.0 over the MGW knowing I wont miss any shifts.

redbird555

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there is no upshift mechanism. its just a short shifter with good return springs and precise throws that allow the shift to be almost spot on every time but it is possible to miss a shift. the mgw is def smoother than the pro 5.0 but they are both good.... i just ordered an mgw to swap out my b&m if that says anything

Raoul-Duke

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So what you're saying is,

60% of the time, it works, every time??

I couldn't resist, lol So all and all, what you're saying is what the 5.0 has to make it spot on the MGW has and even more?

MeentSS02

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I've had both - the MGW had much shorter throws than the B&M at the expense of being a little harder to get into each gear. It was precise, but very tight. The first time I drove the MGW, I felt like putting it in 1st gear was just like putting the B&M in 3rd...the front to back throws weren't really different, but side to side is about half of the B&M. When they say short shifter, they mean it.

And at the 2-3 upshift mechanism on the Pro 5.0.

redbird555

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not for me... 100% of the time it works 100% of the time, I never miss shifts, I just occasionally forget where the next gear is.

its not really something the shifters have or dont have they are both very well engineered it really comes down to what you like. the pro 5.0 tends to be a little notchy but shifts are precise and positive. the mgw in my experience is a little stiffer, and smoother but I feel more confident when shifting with it and it lets you know when your in gear lol

02SOMWS6

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My vote goes for the pro 5.0. I power shift at over 7k and don't lift off the gas and don't miss a shift. Check with guys running in the 9's. My bet would be there all running pro 5.0 shifters.

JD_AMG

You do realize that when installed, you don't actually see the shifter right?
I have a MGW, take a look.

KingPin1094

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I didnt realize that... Well i found out a couple days ago but at the time i didnt. I installed a hurst short throw on my friends mustang and you could see the shifter so it made me wonder. I think im going to order the MGW

WarShrike

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Absolutely love my MGW!