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MGW adjustable shifter?

http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shift_handle.shtml

Has anyone heard good or bad, real world impressions on this thing? I need an angled shifter for my T-56 equipped Cougar because the stock PRO50 shifter is a pain to shift to 5th gear.Well, at least when you have arms as short as mine. :)

PRO5.0 and Steeda make canted shift levers, but this looks to be better for the SAME price.
pro-five-oh

88 Cougar XR-7...5.0HO, T-56, and much more                             
85 Thunderbird 30th...#2471, 29k, all original and might actually stay that way

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #1 –
I'm going to have on of those asap.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #2 –
Ok, I better not pull the trigger until I hear from you. :)
pro-five-oh

88 Cougar XR-7...5.0HO, T-56, and much more                             
85 Thunderbird 30th...#2471, 29k, all original and might actually stay that way

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #3 –
I had one in my turbo coupe. I have nothing to compare it to other than the stock shifter handle and the full MGW short throw I purchased later. Personally I would just buy the MGW short throw shifter instead. It has far more adjustment. I was very happy with it. But since you already have the Pro5.0, the handle wouldn't be a bad purchase either. Shifting into 5th isn't difficult either, but I have long arms. :P
2005 Subaru WRX STi|daily driver

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #4 –
I wish they took paypal.LOL.I'm looking for one that does.I have a new ripper shifter coming and they may make a nice pair.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #5 –
mgw short throw, excellent
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #6 –
I just ordered one from Ebay made by UPR.Looks to be nearly the same kind of shifter,though.The shifter is adjustable up to 2 inches in height,any angle for the handle,comes with hardware,insulators,etc.$32.00 shipped.It's on the way.I'll let you know about it when it gets here.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #7 –
wow, that's crazy cheap.  UPR usually sucks, but who knows...  sounds way more adjustable than the mgw
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #8 –
UPR?  Ick....
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #9 –
MGW mentioned that someone had ripped their design off, selling for less with cheaper materials, etc...musta been UPR.

The UPR model looks decent, but doesn't have the anadized (sic) metals and the same curve to the base of the handle.
pro-five-oh

88 Cougar XR-7...5.0HO, T-56, and much more                             
85 Thunderbird 30th...#2471, 29k, all original and might actually stay that way

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #10 –
I have the handle on my Tri-Ax. I LOVE it.
It's Gumby's fault.

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #11 –
Just buy an MGW shifter, don't skimp and try to just buy a handle...we used an MGW on the T-5 in my buddies '71 Maverick build...every time I drive that car, the shifter amazes me...lol.  Stupid short throws and killer adjustability...If I wasn't saving for a motor, I would have an MGW on order...lol.

Good luck,
Don
Project 3G: Grandpa Grocery Getter-'85 Crown Vic LTD 2-door, 351W with heavily ported/polished GT40 heads, heavily ported/polished Typhoon Power Plus upper & lower intake, Comp Cams 265DEH retarded 1*, FAST EZ-EFI, HD T5, 8.8" 3.73 trac lock with extra clutches, 3G alt. swap, '99 CVPI front brakes, '09 CVPI rear disc brakes, '00 CVPI booster&m/c + wilwood adj prop valve.

Parted & Gone-'88 T-bird Sport, 351W swap, ported GT40 heads

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #12 –
A MGW is what I've been planning on getting. All the Mustang people say they're the shifter to have.
Matt
1984 Thunderbird - 89 302 HO, GT40 heads w/ Trick Flow springs, E303 cam, Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and 600 cfm 4bbl, Mustang headers, Jegs o/r H pipe, Dynomax lers, Mustang AOD and shifter, Mustang 8.8 w/ 3.73s, 3G alternator, Mustang front and rear sway bars, KYB SN-95 front struts and shocks, and 11" front brakes.

1988 Mustang GT - GT40 heads, Explorer intake, 70mm throttle body, 70mm MAF, Crane 1.7 rrs, E303 cam, Kirban Kwik shifter w/ Pro 5.0 deluxe handle, aluminum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster, o/r h pipe, Dynomax lers, 3G alternator, aluminum radiator, and 3.27 gears.
 
1986 Cougar 5.0, 1989 Mark VII LSC 5 speed, 1980 Mercury Zephyr 4 door (sold)

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #13 –
Quote from: Sick88Tbird;233201
Just buy an MGW shifter, don't skimp and try to just buy a handle...we used an MGW on the T-5 in my buddies '71 Maverick build...every time I drive that car, the shifter amazes me...lol.  Stupid short throws and killer adjustability...If I wasn't saving for a motor, I would have an MGW on order...lol.

Good luck,
Don


Already have the pro5.0 installed and I'm not gonna spend that much money just to get the ergonomics of the shifter worked out. :)
pro-five-oh

88 Cougar XR-7...5.0HO, T-56, and much more                             
85 Thunderbird 30th...#2471, 29k, all original and might actually stay that way

MGW adjustable shifter?

Reply #14 –
Quote from: pro-five-oh;233172
MGW mentioned that someone had ripped their design off, selling for less with cheaper materials, etc...musta been UPR.

The UPR model looks decent, but doesn't have the anadized (sic) metals and the same curve to the base of the handle.


Who cares what color it is?It'll be under a leather shifter boot.As far as cheaper metals,we'll see.If it works great,then it works great,UPR or not.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..