Best Short-Shifter
01-16-2015, 09:45 AM
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Its more of a feel thing lol. When its down to far you'll feel the shifts need more effort which is to be expected with a shorter stick. However if down to far it will feel real hard and almost like it wants to bind. Try it in the stock location then slowly adjust down to see where the bad point is. If you want it real low you can always cut it or order a short stick.
01-16-2015, 10:12 AM
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Its more of a feel thing lol. When its down to far you'll feel the shifts need more effort which is to be expected with a shorter stick. However if down to far it will feel real hard and almost like it wants to bind. Try it in the stock location then slowly adjust down to see where the bad point is. If you want it real low you can always cut it or order a short stick.
01-20-2015, 05:04 PM
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I had the Pro 5.0 for probably 8-9yrs and it was a little noisy otherwise it was a lot better than the stock gm shifter, but the Hurst Billet Plus that replaced it is a little bit smoother an noticeably quieter and rebuildable unlike the Pro 5.0 I had. As far as the MGW I've been hearing good things about it for years, but I prefer having adjustable shift stop like the Hurst and Pro 5.0 has. Furthermore I highly recommend getting a TICK adj. clutch master cylinder if you're running a stock or stock replacement master cylinder it eliminate some of the shifting issues that some blame on the crappy stock shifter.. and a weighted shift ****(TWM) will also improve the shifting smoothness and ease. That's IF you can get past the price! 
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01-21-2015, 12:19 PM
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I had the Pro 5.0 for probably 8-9yrs and it was a little noisy otherwise it was a lot better than the stock gm shifter, but the Hurst Billet Plus that replaced it is a little bit smoother an noticeably quieter and rebuildable unlike the Pro 5.0 I had. As far as the MGW I've been hearing good things about it for years, but I prefer having adjustable shift stop like the Hurst and Pro 5.0 has. Furthermore I highly recommend getting a TICK adj. clutch master cylinder if you're running a stock or stock replacement master cylinder it eliminate some of the shifting issues that some blame on the crappy stock shifter.. and a weighted shift ****(TWM) will also improve the shifting smoothness and ease. That IF you can get past the price!
Probably will install it next month.
01-21-2015, 12:32 PM
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I've said it a many times, but not afraid to say it again; installing a Monster stage 3 clutch kit with 28 lb flywheel, Tick master, Tick speed bleeder, brand new slave, and MGW shifter was probably the best thing I've ever done to the car. You're going to love it.
01-21-2015, 12:36 PM
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I've said it a many times, but not afraid to say it again; installing a Monster stage 3 clutch kit with 28 lb flywheel, Tick master, Tick speed bleeder, brand new slave, and MGW shifter was probably the best thing I've ever done to the car. You're going to love it.
01-23-2015, 06:12 PM
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Is it actually any smoother than the 'notchiness' of the Pro 5.0 (which I have now, and have had for the last 14 years).
What about noise/rattling/play, is the MGW tighter/quieter than the Pro 5.0?
(Yes, I know that some of the 'play' in the T56es is in the internal main rail, especially as they wear.
)BTW; is Pro 5.0 even still in business?
They used to be headquartered in the next town over (Kenilworth, N.J.) from where I used to live, but are LONG gone from that location, with no forwarding address, or phone number given.
01-31-2015, 02:32 PM
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I've had a Pro 5.0, B&M, Hurst and now MGW. Without a doubt MGW. Not that the rest have bad quality but even looking at it is a thing of bueaty don't want to cover it up. You can tell they love doing what they do. Smooth into gears and precise. There customer service is excellent too.
01-31-2015, 05:49 PM
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Ordered my MGW yesterday along with the Monster Clutch kit from Tick Performance. Both should be here middle of next week. Hoping to have it on the road in a couple of weeks.
02-01-2015, 04:05 AM
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Monster stage 3 is cheaper than the stage 2 on ws6store.com btw
02-02-2015, 07:53 AM
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I ordered the MGW Friday, also found a McLeod street twin that needs a rebuild in the classifieds for 130 bucks, so that solves my clutch process as well. If it wasnt for the 12+ inches of snow we had in the last 18 hours I would be happy.
02-13-2015, 09:07 PM
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How would any of these shifters compare to say a short stick with factory hurst? (Mine is a hurst with UMI short stick).
Do the MGW or Pro 5.0 ease shifting? Do they give you more "snick snick" when shifting? Or do they simple tighten the throws, making it less likely to miss a fast shift?
Do the MGW or Pro 5.0 ease shifting? Do they give you more "snick snick" when shifting? Or do they simple tighten the throws, making it less likely to miss a fast shift?
02-13-2015, 09:22 PM
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The stock Hurst cannot commpare to the MGW. I have never missed a shift with the MGW. I cannot say that about the stock Hurst. The MGW is much tighter and eases into gear, even at 6800 rpm's. The throws are obviously much shorter too, which is great when you are racing.