MGW Shifter

[Quagmire]

I've been watching that mega-thread over on SVTP about the MGW shifter and I have to admit to being tempted. The stock shifter on the 2010/2011 is OK, but I think I'd like something a little more precise and this shifter has been getting some good reviews on several forums. It really looks to be a nicely made piece.

http://www.getthefrakout.net/gt500/shifterparts_edit.jpg

Installation videos:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM12DdQtEdM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syywJH_DtCU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96B02BXPCl0

What do you think, has anyone else here been looking at these?

Helped a buddy install a "skip shift" unit and a new LSR short throw shifter (http://www.lsrperformance.com/drivetrain/short-throw-shifter-chevy-camaro.html) on his 2010 Camaro SS this morning. Took about an hour, and he seemed really pleased with the result during the subsequent test drive.

Wasn't quite as extensive a job as the MGW installation would be, but installing it went a long ways towards convincing me that we could easily do the MGW shifter install on the Mustang.

[Joe G]

Since I'm getting the flywheel/clutch TSB done, I'll be having them replace the stock shifter with a better one.

Until the MGW came out I was gonna do the FRPP "KR" shifter - but the MGW looks very nice. I'm torn as I get a pretty good deal on the Ford Racing one. :spend:

[Quagmire]

I had the FRPP KR shifter on my 09. It was a good shifter with a short throw and a very positive feel. I don't think you would be displeased with it as it is better than the stock shifter.

I know that BJ thinks it is just "OK", and that the Steeda tri-ax is much better. I've never had a chance to play with the Steeda shifter, but I think that BJ generally knows what he is talking about.

If I buy any shifter right now, it will be the MGW. I've bought into the hype. :doh2:

[Joe G]

I had the FRPP KR shifter on my 09. It was a good shifter with a short throw and a very positive feel. I don't think you would be displeased with it as it is better than the stock shifter.

I know that BJ thinks it is just "OK", and that the Steeda tri-ax is much better. I've never had a chance to play with the Steeda shifter, but I think that BJ generally knows what he is talking about.

If I buy any shifter right now, it will be the MGW. I've bought into the hype. :doh2:

Yeah, I've driven cars with both the KR and the Steeda. The Steeda was nice, but I'm not a big fan of the clunky/notchy almost ratchet like shifting. I just don't know if the MGW will be *that* much better than the KR.


Decisions decisons... :banghead:

[JTB]

Very nice and MGW products are 1st class, I have the KR FRPP short throw and it is an improvement over stock but by know means state of the art.

I would like to try out the action on this MGW.

Who makes the Shelby Parts shifter in their catalog for them?

Nice to see your buddy buy a :canada: car too (even though it's a MARO), good for our economy.

[onecrazydog]

Since I'm getting the flywheel/clutch TSB done, I'll be having them replace the stock shifter with a better one.

Until the MGW came out I was gonna do the FRPP "KR" shifter - but the MGW looks very nice. I'm torn as I get a pretty good deal on the Ford Racing one. :spend:

Your shift handle won't work with the MGW but it matches pretty sweet with the KR Short throw linkage... Night and day compared to the stock linkage...

[Joe G]

Your shift handle won't work with the MGW ...

:sad2:


Well that throws a monkey wrench into the decision. :doh2:

[Quagmire]

Joe, what shift handle do you have? I thought the MGW shifter would work with the shock shift handle(s)? This might be a big monkey wrench for me as well...

I'll have to check on this. I don't like the jam nuts you have to use with their knobs.

[Joe G]

Joe, what shift handle do you have? I thought the MGW shifter would work with the shock shift handle(s)? This might be a big monkey wrench for me as well...

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OneCrazyDog made a special handle for me - CNC'd from solid billet. It fits on the stock shifter (and KR shifter according to OCD).

Only a few are around - you need to be a friend of the Dog. :shades:

Grabber did a thread on the one he got - http://stangsunited.com/showthread.php?1390-My-new-Factory-2010-2011-Shifter-Ball-in-my-2007

[Quagmire]

Yeah, I remember seeing that now. Very nice, but as OCD said, it won't work with the MGW shifter.

AFAIK, the MGW shifter works with the stock 07-09 and 10/11 shift knobs. I will ask sometime next week though as I plan on keeping the stock shift knob.

[onecrazydog]

I don't know for sure... If the frpp KR shift handle will fit the MGW, so will yours Joe...

[Joe G]

I don't know for sure... If the frpp KR shift handle will fit the MGW, so will yours Joe...

No, their shaft is much different than the stock/KR shaft.


http://www.mgwltd.com/images/gt500_shifter.jpg

[Gr8snkbite]

time for a redesign OCD....and i'll be the test mule for it......:grin:

[mustang loco]

time for a redesign OCD....and i'll be the test mule for it......:grin:


:spitcopy:

[Gr8snkbite]

MGW shifter is in da house....:grin: install coming soon..

[Shlbylvr]

Its tomorrow, is it done?

[Gr8snkbite]

Nope...I'm at LD's......priorities....it'll start today...

[Gr8snkbite]

:tongueflap:

work is in progress....tomorrow, i lower the tranny, pull the old, install the new...