how to change shifters? - Page 2 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Machslammer · 05-03-2005, 09:28 PM

Why not use the stops? Protects the tranny.

STG · 05-04-2005, 04:14 AM

Talk to the engineers at Tremec. They know the trasmission best. Scott Hoag was the program director for the Bullit and Mach1 programs and he's spoke directly with Tremec about this.

The short version: If the stops are set incorrectly, or vary after to a conservative setting, the transmission will not be fully engaged.

The 3650 has internal stops.

But, what do the guys at Tremec and Scott Hoag know about Mustang trannys...... :LAUGH: :LAUGH: :LAUGH:

Here's the OFFICAL TREMEC ANSWER... See second techincal question:

http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/faq/faq.asp#15

mustangmike2003 · 01-03-2005, 11:37 AM

Heres my opinion: the stock shifter sucks and you couldnt pay me to keep it in my mach

as for the noise: i have a lot of shifter noise but you cant hear it over my exhaust and music so im not worried about it

not a gt · 09-15-2013, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mustangmike2003

Heres my opinion: the stock shifter sucks and you couldnt pay me to keep it in my mach

as for the noise: i have a lot of shifter noise but you cant hear it over my exhaust and music so im not worried about it

What is weird is I bought the shifter gasket for my Steeda off the guy here making them (I had made my own with black RTV), now when I am sitting with car out of gear, I can here alot more noise than when I had just the RTV,(did I overtighten??), as soon as I press in the clutch,very quiet,like I can here TOB or something (it is a whirring sound like a food processor spinning), shift wise I love the Steeda and have the nut and bolt set perfect for me for 3rd. I have had my stop bolts in and adjusted from day one of install about 5 years ago, I never knew about removing them, just my story, my Mach seems to always buck the trends though!!

StangPro · 01-08-2005, 01:12 PM

The Steeda Tri-Ax is awesome. It's solid and tough.

If you want quiet, the MGW is a little quieter but I like the feel of the Tri-Ax better. Maybe just because I've had one in our Bullitt for years now, but it is very comfortable.

I really don't like the feel of a Pro 5.0. It just doens't feel right to me.
About the only other one I'd consider is a Hurst.

Murder Snake · 01-08-2005, 05:49 PM

I've got the Triax with a Hurst handle and love it.

03bluemach · 01-13-2005, 05:57 PM

so does anyone use the shift stops on theres ..... from reading the tremec service bulletin ... they say the tremec already has shift stops bulit in.. it said to use the tri-ax but to take the stops out .. could lead to shift clash and gear pop out...

Murder Snake · 01-13-2005, 06:30 PM

Backed mine out so they don't work per the Tremec instructions and no problem.

SHKR281 · 01-30-2005, 01:14 PM

Anyones Stock Shift Knob not fit right on thier steeda handle?

StangPro · 01-30-2005, 01:25 PM

The shift stops when adjusted correctly shouldn't contact anything. There's no need to back them out further. They are there as a safety secondary stop.

03bluemach · 02-13-2005, 08:54 PM

my knob doesnt go ob right either and its really buggin me whats the soultion????

playtime_04 · 05-14-2005, 11:46 PM

so you guys like the steeda tri ax short through?

StangPro · 05-15-2005, 09:29 AM

The Tri-Ax and MGW seem to get the highest votes on feel.

The Pro-5.0 is awkward to me, and others that have used it agree. To each their own though.

pdmustgt · 10-20-2007, 11:48 PM

http://www.bullittarchive.com/1000/1...ice_Manual.pdf

edlt · 04-06-2008, 07:18 PM

I purchased a pro 5.0 shifter on ebay. The shifter came with everthing except the mounting bolts. I noticed 04 MACH One posted that the triax has 8MM X 1.25 x 25MM long stainles steel bolts. Does anyone know what size and what shear strength bolts are need for the 5.0 shifter.

oxfordwhitemach · 06-22-2008, 11:35 PM

sticky?

DIXIELAND MACH · 07-05-2008, 06:38 PM

I have the MGW in my 88gt and I love it!

I have the triax in my mach and I love it too..

My fave thing about the mgw is the handle is adjustible.

It really help line up the 2-3 shift in my olf fox body..

Id like to put a mgw in my mach but it came with a triax so im keepin it..

Thats a 180 bucks I can put towards somthin else lol!

Whtstang95 · 02-18-2010, 02:41 AM

I just installed an MGW on my mach two weeks ago... and wow what a difference over stock! It was 199.99 shipped from MGW. They have the best quality and customer service hands down. Worth the buy, don't even question it.

I have a Pro 5.O on my 95 gt and its nice but doesn't come close to the feel and quality of the MGW. I have driven stangs with both the steeda and hurst shifters and I would take the MGW no question!

MGW

TheMadMeador · 07-01-2010, 08:43 PM

Pro-50>Steeda....IMO

Mustanger2 · 07-01-2010, 09:20 PM

We also just installed the MGW shifter in the Mach today! Pretty straight forward install, the hardest part was breaking the bolts loose on the stock shifter...& cleaning the base of old material. Super great clear instructions from MGW!!!

Wow, what a difference from OEM!!! SOOOO quick & an extremely short throw! I have absolute total confidence in all the shifts now. The adjustability of the handle is great too...I can get the perfect angle now. I love how it just snicks into 3rd positively every time.

Now comparing it to the Steeda in my SN95 if I can the MGW is much better, shorter throw & feels a bit more positive to me. It is quieter by far I definitely like it better! I won't be able to justify replacing the Tri Ax though unless I get a bunch of money!

05-04-2005, 04:14 AM	#2
STG Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Screw California, Hello Cody, WY! Posts: 1,921	Re: how to change shifters? Talk to the engineers at Tremec. They know the trasmission best. Scott Hoag was the program director for the Bullit and Mach1 programs and he's spoke directly with Tremec about this. The short version: If the stops are set incorrectly, or vary after to a conservative setting, the transmission will not be fully engaged. The 3650 has internal stops. But, what do the guys at Tremec and Scott Hoag know about Mustang trannys...... :LAUGH: :LAUGH: :LAUGH: Here's the OFFICAL TREMEC ANSWER... See second techincal question: http://www.ttcautomotive.com/English/faq/faq.asp#15

01-03-2005, 11:37 AM	#3
mustangmike2003 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,307	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" Heres my opinion: the stock shifter sucks and you couldnt pay me to keep it in my mach as for the noise: i have a lot of shifter noise but you cant hear it over my exhaust and music so im not worried about it __________________ 03 Torch Red Mach 1 5speed Blown Motor Mod

01-08-2005, 01:12 PM	#5
StangPro Guest Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" The Steeda Tri-Ax is awesome. It's solid and tough. If you want quiet, the MGW is a little quieter but I like the feel of the Tri-Ax better. Maybe just because I've had one in our Bullitt for years now, but it is very comfortable. I really don't like the feel of a Pro 5.0. It just doens't feel right to me. About the only other one I'd consider is a Hurst.

01-08-2005, 05:49 PM	#6
Murder Snake Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: florida Posts: 2,194	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" I've got the Triax with a Hurst handle and love it. __________________ 1996 Cobra #6840 formerly, Frankenstang Two defining forces died for you. Jesus Christ died for your soul. The American Soldier died for your freedom. Think about it. "....be the lightning in me that strikes relentless." "It's a lot easier to pacify a country when it's citizens can't shoot back" Gray Anderson, Mayor, "Jericho"

01-13-2005, 05:57 PM	#7
03bluemach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Slidell,LA Posts: 273	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" so does anyone use the shift stops on theres ..... from reading the tremec service bulletin ... they say the tremec already has shift stops bulit in.. it said to use the tri-ax but to take the stops out .. could lead to shift clash and gear pop out...

05-03-2005, 09:28 PM	#1
Machslammer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cookeville, Tn Posts: 80	Re: how to change shifters? Why not use the stops? Protects the tranny.

01-13-2005, 06:30 PM	#8
Murder Snake Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: florida Posts: 2,194	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" Backed mine out so they don't work per the Tremec instructions and no problem. __________________ 1996 Cobra #6840 formerly, Frankenstang Two defining forces died for you. Jesus Christ died for your soul. The American Soldier died for your freedom. Think about it. "....be the lightning in me that strikes relentless." "It's a lot easier to pacify a country when it's citizens can't shoot back" Gray Anderson, Mayor, "Jericho"

01-30-2005, 01:14 PM	#9
SHKR281 USCG Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New York Posts: 1,458	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" Anyones Stock Shift Knob not fit right on thier steeda handle? __________________ 2004 Oxford White Mach1 M6 IUP "SHKR281" Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote. -Benjamin Franklin

01-30-2005, 01:25 PM	#10
StangPro Guest Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" The shift stops when adjusted correctly shouldn't contact anything. There's no need to back them out further. They are there as a safety secondary stop.

02-13-2005, 08:54 PM	#11
03bluemach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Slidell,LA Posts: 273	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" my knob doesnt go ob right either and its really buggin me whats the soultion????

05-14-2005, 11:46 PM	#12
playtime_04 Guest Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 362	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" so you guys like the steeda tri ax short through?

05-15-2005, 09:29 AM	#13
StangPro Guest Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 98	Re: Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter Installation "How To" The Tri-Ax and MGW seem to get the highest votes on feel. The Pro-5.0 is awkward to me, and others that have used it agree. To each their own though.

10-20-2007, 11:48 PM	#14
pdmustgt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 372	Re: how to change shifters? http://www.bullittarchive.com/1000/1...ice_Manual.pdf

04-06-2008, 07:18 PM	#15
edlt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Watertown, TN Posts: 23	Re: how to change shifters? I purchased a pro 5.0 shifter on ebay. The shifter came with everthing except the mounting bolts. I noticed 04 MACH One posted that the triax has 8MM X 1.25 x 25MM long stainles steel bolts. Does anyone know what size and what shear strength bolts are need for the 5.0 shifter. __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mods: Air Hog filter Removed snorkel, screen, & resonator Appearance upgrades: Colgan bra Mach 1 T-shift handle Bullitt fuel door Billet resonator plug Gauge Bezels Rear Honeycomb Pnls Mach 1 Billet Skid Plates Future mods: Shifter Foire Quadrant H-pipe & catback 4:10 gear Predator tune 18" Wheels Supercharger

06-22-2008, 11:35 PM	#16
oxfordwhitemach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 297	Re: how to change shifters? sticky?

07-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#17
DIXIELAND MACH Hillbilly Deluxe! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cottontown Tennessee Posts: 103	Re: how to change shifters? I have the MGW in my 88gt and I love it! I have the triax in my mach and I love it too.. My fave thing about the mgw is the handle is adjustible. It really help line up the 2-3 shift in my olf fox body.. Id like to put a mgw in my mach but it came with a triax so im keepin it.. Thats a 180 bucks I can put towards somthin else lol!

02-18-2010, 02:41 AM	#18
Whtstang95 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 99	Re: how to change shifters? I just installed an MGW on my mach two weeks ago... and wow what a difference over stock! It was 199.99 shipped from MGW. They have the best quality and customer service hands down. Worth the buy, don't even question it. I have a Pro 5.O on my 95 gt and its nice but doesn't come close to the feel and quality of the MGW. I have driven stangs with both the steeda and hurst shifters and I would take the MGW no question! MGW

07-01-2010, 08:43 PM	#19
TheMadMeador White Trash Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SC Posts: 32	Re: how to change shifters? Pro-50>Steeda....IMO __________________ 03 BLACK!

07-01-2010, 09:20 PM	#20
Mustanger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,777	Re: how to change shifters? We also just installed the MGW shifter in the Mach today! Pretty straight forward install, the hardest part was breaking the bolts loose on the stock shifter...& cleaning the base of old material. Super great clear instructions from MGW!!! Wow, what a difference from OEM!!! SOOOO quick & an extremely short throw! I have absolute total confidence in all the shifts now. The adjustability of the handle is great too...I can get the perfect angle now. I love how it just snicks into 3rd positively every time. Now comparing it to the Steeda in my SN95 if I can the MGW is much better, shorter throw & feels a bit more positive to me. It is quieter by far I definitely like it better! I won't be able to justify replacing the Tri Ax though unless I get a bunch of money! __________________ I drive a slow Mustang....but I drive it Slow....HARD!

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