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5.0 Man 90 · 10-26-2009, 09:15 PM

I am going to buy a sts for my car and dont know which one to buy here are my options. Hurst Competition Plus short throw or the Hurst Billet short throw is one better then the other or the Billet shifter is more expensive so Before i buy one i wanted to see what you guys think. Thanks

clinton1327 · 10-27-2009, 12:23 PM

I have the hurst comp short shifter and to tell you the truth, you would better save a little more and buy the steeda or the MGW shifter because the hurst shifter at least in my case it is not worth the money.

BlueLou · 10-27-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.0 Man 90

I am going to buy a sts for my car and dont know which one to buy here are my options. Hurst Competition Plus short throw or the Hurst Billet short throw is one better then the other or the Billet shifter is more expensive so Before i buy one i wanted to see what you guys think. Thanks

I own the Hurst Billet. It rattles. Hindsight being 20/20 I'd buy either the Tri-Ax or Pro 5.0 instead and put a Hurst handle on it.

Anthony05 · 10-27-2009, 09:59 PM

MGW is hands down the very best out there. I had a Steeda Triax and it didn't cut it like the MGW. I've never once missed 3rd with this thing.

5.0 Man 90 · 10-27-2009, 11:20 PM

okay so hurst is out so I should look at the steeda and the mgw

Anthony05 · 10-28-2009, 05:11 PM

You can look at the Steeda all you want, but I had one and hated it, especially with a blower on the car. That made shifts even worse. I gave it to my son and he put it on his '05 and liked it. He fell asleep at the wheel and totaled the car. We left it on the wreck. When he got another mustang he also bought an MGW shifter and says it blows away the Steeda Triax.

The thing about the MGW shifter that makes it perform better especially with higher HP is the fact that it has torsion mounts on both ends of the remote mounting beam. It's the only shifter that has this. The torsion mounts work well because with this car unlike other previous stangs the shifter mounts to both the transmission and the vehicle's body rather than just to the transmission. When the drive train twists at all it creates a bind between the shifter and transmission. The torsion mounts allow for some twist without affecting shifts.

Look at all of the other shifters out there...they all have rigidly mounted remote beams and some even are solid billet aluminum like the Triax. Looks great, but does also allow for zero drive train movement or twist. I've probably installed 4 MGW's now and all of the owners absolutely love them. Spend the little bit of extra cash and get the best.

BlueLou · 10-28-2009, 07:13 PM

The MGW may work great but it is fugly...

I don't care how well it works. I wouldn't put it in my car...

5.0 Man 90 · 10-28-2009, 08:08 PM

okay thanks i will buy the MGW.

XeenoX · 10-28-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLou

The MGW may work great but it is fugly...

I don't care how well it works. I wouldn't put it in my car...

^ this shift ball is their gripper shift ball and is sold separately
heres mine:

here is my MGW with a ninosport black ball shift ball.

pic is kind of dark but you get the point

P.S. from the driver's point of view you do not see that jam nut

Anthony05 · 10-28-2009, 10:26 PM

You can make the MGW look completely stock with the metric handle, or get a 3/8'' threaded handle for Hurst style T-handle or pistol grip. They offer a few different shift knobs, but you can use the stocker or whatever the hell you want. Mine looks stock other than a black leather stitched Cobra style knob with the 5 speed pattern. I've got both handles and several different knobs.

Here's an example of what they sell > http://mgwltd.com/mustang2005_classi...assembly.shtml

GOLDENPONY · 10-29-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueLou

The MGW may work great but it is fugly...

I don't care how well it works. I wouldn't put it in my car...

That's logic for you!

NastyStang113 · 10-31-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLDENPONY

That's logic for you!

Who cares about function? I just want bling bling!!

2kanchoo · 11-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Anthony05 explains the technical aspects of it better than I do but as he said, the mgw is by FAR thee best engineered shifter available for s197's, not to mention the most adjustable in height, throw, and angle.

Anthony05 · 11-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Oh yeah, adjustable height, throw, and angle...good points!

10-26-2009, 09:15 PM	#1
5.0 Man 90 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota,FL Posts: 98	Hurst Shifter I am going to buy a sts for my car and dont know which one to buy here are my options. Hurst Competition Plus short throw or the Hurst Billet short throw is one better then the other or the Billet shifter is more expensive so Before i buy one i wanted to see what you guys think. Thanks __________________ 45th anv 2009 GT black, with black interior premium pkg.

10-27-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
clinton1327 Registered User Trader Feedback: (8) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 122	I have the hurst comp short shifter and to tell you the truth, you would better save a little more and buy the steeda or the MGW shifter because the hurst shifter at least in my case it is not worth the money. __________________ 2006 black GT, Injen powerflow CAI, TB spacer,CMVC delete plates, stage II VSR comp cams, BBK shorty headers, O/R x-pipe, 3.90 gears, Flowmaster axlebacks, NX nitrous, 91BamaRace Tune file.

10-27-2009, 09:59 PM	#4
Anthony05 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Harford County Maryland Posts: 2,075	MGW is hands down the very best out there. I had a Steeda Triax and it didn't cut it like the MGW. I've never once missed 3rd with this thing. __________________ 5 speed, Whipple 10.5 lbs, #52 injectors, Diablosport, LFP Rad, MGW, JPC Racing, BBR stage 2 billet cams, Street Scene, JBA LT's, Zoomers, Metco, Centerforce, McLeod, Steeda, RK Sport, Autometer, CDC, PIAA, Custom paint, Tuned by Kevin MacDonald NEED A TIMING CHAIN WEDGE? PM ME

10-27-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
5.0 Man 90 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota,FL Posts: 98	okay so hurst is out so I should look at the steeda and the mgw __________________ 45th anv 2009 GT black, with black interior premium pkg.

10-28-2009, 05:11 PM	#6
Anthony05 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Harford County Maryland Posts: 2,075	You can look at the Steeda all you want, but I had one and hated it, especially with a blower on the car. That made shifts even worse. I gave it to my son and he put it on his '05 and liked it. He fell asleep at the wheel and totaled the car. We left it on the wreck. When he got another mustang he also bought an MGW shifter and says it blows away the Steeda Triax. The thing about the MGW shifter that makes it perform better especially with higher HP is the fact that it has torsion mounts on both ends of the remote mounting beam. It's the only shifter that has this. The torsion mounts work well because with this car unlike other previous stangs the shifter mounts to both the transmission and the vehicle's body rather than just to the transmission. When the drive train twists at all it creates a bind between the shifter and transmission. The torsion mounts allow for some twist without affecting shifts. Look at all of the other shifters out there...they all have rigidly mounted remote beams and some even are solid billet aluminum like the Triax. Looks great, but does also allow for zero drive train movement or twist. I've probably installed 4 MGW's now and all of the owners absolutely love them. Spend the little bit of extra cash and get the best. __________________ 5 speed, Whipple 10.5 lbs, #52 injectors, Diablosport, LFP Rad, MGW, JPC Racing, BBR stage 2 billet cams, Street Scene, JBA LT's, Zoomers, Metco, Centerforce, McLeod, Steeda, RK Sport, Autometer, CDC, PIAA, Custom paint, Tuned by Kevin MacDonald NEED A TIMING CHAIN WEDGE? PM ME

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10-28-2009, 07:13 PM	#7
BlueLou Registered User Trader Feedback: (3) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 463	The MGW may work great but it is fugly... I don't care how well it works. I wouldn't put it in my car... __________________ 2007 GT, Convertible, Windveil Blue, 5sp Manual.

10-28-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
5.0 Man 90 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sarasota,FL Posts: 98	okay thanks i will buy the MGW. __________________ 45th anv 2009 GT black, with black interior premium pkg.

10-28-2009, 10:26 PM	#10
Anthony05 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Harford County Maryland Posts: 2,075	You can make the MGW look completely stock with the metric handle, or get a 3/8'' threaded handle for Hurst style T-handle or pistol grip. They offer a few different shift knobs, but you can use the stocker or whatever the hell you want. Mine looks stock other than a black leather stitched Cobra style knob with the 5 speed pattern. I've got both handles and several different knobs. Here's an example of what they sell > http://mgwltd.com/mustang2005_classi...assembly.shtml __________________ 5 speed, Whipple 10.5 lbs, #52 injectors, Diablosport, LFP Rad, MGW, JPC Racing, BBR stage 2 billet cams, Street Scene, JBA LT's, Zoomers, Metco, Centerforce, McLeod, Steeda, RK Sport, Autometer, CDC, PIAA, Custom paint, Tuned by Kevin MacDonald NEED A TIMING CHAIN WEDGE? PM ME Last edited by Anthony05; 10-28-2009 at 10:28 PM.

11-02-2009, 07:57 PM	#13
2kanchoo Registered User Trader Feedback: (3) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 809	Anthony05 explains the technical aspects of it better than I do but as he said, the mgw is by FAR thee best engineered shifter available for s197's, not to mention the most adjustable in height, throw, and angle. __________________ FRPP springs/dampners/swaybars/strut brace/hotrod cams/4:10 gears, Stainlessworks exhaust, WMS intake, Brooksspeed/Dyno tune, Steeda UD pulleys/panhard bar/LCA/UCA, MGW shifter, Spydershaft d/s, 18x9+10 deep dish bullitts, mt et streets, 351/343 SAE

11-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#14
Anthony05 Registered User Trader Feedback: (2) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Harford County Maryland Posts: 2,075	Oh yeah, adjustable height, throw, and angle...good points! __________________ 5 speed, Whipple 10.5 lbs, #52 injectors, Diablosport, LFP Rad, MGW, JPC Racing, BBR stage 2 billet cams, Street Scene, JBA LT's, Zoomers, Metco, Centerforce, McLeod, Steeda, RK Sport, Autometer, CDC, PIAA, Custom paint, Tuned by Kevin MacDonald NEED A TIMING CHAIN WEDGE? PM ME

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