Striped02WS6

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hey yall...as you can see from the title i just bought the pro 5.0 because i recently had my trans rebuilt in my WS6 and the stock hurst felt completely different then it had before...i had trouble relearning it so i decided to go for the 5.0 and a WS6 store short stick....both products look fantastic and seem like they will work well together

the instructions to install the shifter look fairly straight forward and easy...anything i should know before i start the install?

thanks alot!

PewterScreaminMach

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It's very simple. Make sure you put a good seal of gasket sealer between the shifter base and transmission or you may have fluid leak. It may also help with the noise you tend to get with a Pro 5.0.

Also, the "Pro 5.0" on the shifter base reads backwards when the shifter is installed. This is correct as it obviously won't fit the other way.

It's such a straight forward install. Remove console, remove shifter boot, remove four bolts and stock shifter, then reverse the process after putting the gasket maker on there.

OH YES, and I almost forgot. Make sure to set the stops appropriately before putting the boot and console back in because you don't want to damage that brand new transmission.

Striped02WS6

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thanks for the reply...sounds very straight forward and easy enough...im going to install in about 30 mins! im excited to feel the difference

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

Yes its easy and takes around 30 minutes.

MaroonLS1

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Also dont cut the plastic boot, the one with the 6 little screws itll help out with the noise. I know that the 5.0 instructions says to do so but screw that. Heres some info on how to do the install if you need

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=12

Andrew1989

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The shifter is noisy. I got some gasket paper and put a gasket between that and the tranny. It seems to have cut the noise down a little bit.

Pinky93

The Pro 5.0 is worth the noise.....

think47

iTrader: (24)

so how does it feel?

SladeX

if you like it, don't care about what others say.

The only thing I can recommend is NOT to cut the boot as that's pretty much the only thing keeping the tranny noise out of the cabin. Anything is an improvement over the stock long/short throw crap the stocker has issues with along with that rubber isolator on the stick.

AiDRocks

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I have the same set up. Follow the instructions above and enjoy.

99Bluz28

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A heavy shift **** also helps dampen shifter noise.
I cut the rubber boot and it wasn't much noisier to me, but I also put a heavier(MBA) shift **** on mine when I did the install 8yrs ago.
And If you want a shorter shift arm just cut it down a bit ( I cut 1" off).

Bones Z28

iTrader: (8)

you made a good move. I "LOVE" my pro 5.0. It's just about idiot proof from 2nd gear to 3rd. I couldn't be more pleased with it. I just recently had the same deal done. My trans was rebuilt and I put in a new clutch and the pro 5.0. Only thing I can think of is follow the instructions lol. Use the stoppers they give you and don't forget to use a little RTV sealant when you install the shifter. Nothin big though, it's all straight forward. Godd choice on shifters man, you won't be disappointed with it I assure you.

TheLS1Kid

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I cut my boot. No extra noise here. My cam makes my whole car shake so maybe I just didn't notice it.

The only reason I cut it is because I didnt want all the grease in the shifter under the boot/under the car where dirt and **** could get in.

Pinky93

Rock solid! I love getting rid of the rubber detent stops in the stock shifter. I have had the OEM in my 02'm SS and went with the Pro 5.0 and also had the OEM Hurst in my 00' TA, went with the Pro 5.0 again. No regrets whatsoever!!

Enjoy!!

Striped02WS6

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well fellas sorry it took so long to get this out to you but i got the shifter in and man what a relief! shift from 1-2 are lightning fast and no resistance and from 2-3 its WAY better then the Hurst IMO....much less resistance...i actually lost traction to the point i started sideways from 1-2 and had to get out of the gas!....