Pro 5.0 Shifter

[xbnch]

We have decided to install the Pro 5.0 shifter in our 2003 Cobra. Found a MGW shifter handle that looks like it would be a great install with the shifter also. A better angle for shifting. Has anyone installed the Pro 5.0 & if so is the MGW shifter handle necessary??

Also, if I have the shifter out I will replace the tranny fluid too.
The SVT engineer people at the 100th said that they would replace the shifter as a good upgrade.
They also said the Steeda was as good as the Pro- 5.0

:D :bna: :D

[DOHC 281]

From what I read on BON, the Pro-5.0 is well-liked. However, the Steeda is also a favorite by many. I have the Steeda, and like it slightly better than the B&M that was in my 99. Both the B&M and Steeda make a vibration noise at highway speed - a trait of all aftermarket shifters when the rubber isolators are removed from the handle. For me, it is a worthy trade-off, compared to missed shifts, bent forks, and a lousy shift 'feel' of the stock shifter.

:)

[BlueOvalBolt]

Also, if I have the shifter out I will replace the tranny fluid too.

I'm certainly now expert on the '03's but I don't think tranny fluid has to be changed as the new shifter install should be a remove and replace exercise done from the topside in the car.

[xbnch]

U are right but I was told as long as I had the top off to just open the drain plug & install new synthetic tranny fluid through the opening. Can't hurt !

[BlueOvalBolt]

Then it's definately a diffferent set up than what I have seen and done in the past.

Anyone else have any thoughts?

[xbnch]

I'll wait to hear more too. I will have my son do it as my back operation will keep me from doing things like that for a while. They tell me its a world of difference with a new shifter on. I tryed someones Cobra at the IceBreaker & it felt great shifting it. Nice short throws.

[BlueOvalBolt]

Here is a link to a step by step install of a Pro 5.0 shifter in an '03.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=4291422161

It is similar to what I thought, the shifter is just a drop in unit to the linkage assembly of the tranny. Shifter replacement and tranny fluid don't have any common links while doing this mod.

Hope it helps. :beer:

[xbnch]

Perfect website, just what I needed. I think I will install the MGW handle too. I guess if I want to change the tranny fluid I have to get under the car. The ford Fluid is OK for now.

Thanks Again:) :) :)

[jerrymjr]

Before Steeda had the Tri-Ax, they sold Kirban's (which is what I have). However the attach screws are the same thread as stock.

I was able to adapt the stock lever with isolator to the Kirban. Its not 100% as firm, but I still get the positive stops (yeah I broke a shifter fork once...) and its still WAY tighter than stock. I have VERY little shifter buzz. I shortened the throw by chopping out a few inches from the center of the stock shifter and welding the 'ends' back together. I had to grind away on the metal retainer of the isolator but that was cake.

I am not sure if the newer T-56 shifter is the same style ( I would assume so).

Just my plug for getting the best of both worlds. I should be at Porgie's on the 5th, just ask, I'll pop the boot.