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    Default Short throw shifter

    Got a 82 gt with a t5 . What are the best short throw shifters.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 82g View Post
    Got a 82 gt with a t5 . What are the best short throw shifters.
    Hurst, Pro 5.0, Steeda 'Tri-Ax', MGW & B&M 'Ripper' to name a few. All good in my opinion. I have a Hurst 'Comp Plus' in my GT & love it.
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    Have an MGW. Love it. Seems to get the most praise of all, imo.

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    If you get a Hurst, spend the time finding an old cast one. The newer ones tend to flex and bend over time with spirited driving.

    The nice part about the old ones is that they never wear out. Trans fluid comes up and lubes the ball/socket where the shifter rides so it's always smooth.

    If you watch EBay for "Hurst T5" you can score one shipped for about $45. Just be patient. I have three and have never spent more than $50 on one.

    I usually partially disassemble them to make sure the springs move freely and shoot them down with a light penetrating oil to clean the crap out of them then shoot a little spray lithium grease in them before installation. Don't forget to seal the shifter down to the T5. If you don't it will leak, guaranteed.

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    Default Should have done it years ago

    A good shifter setup makes a car or truck so much more enjoying to drive.
    Cost and value is always a factor. The right setup is money well spent.
    Plus a safety factor to positively be able to hit the correct gear when needed.

    Was not interested in rather generic short throw products with short lever and needing adjustments..
    All had too long/too low of a knob reach for me by 2-3 inchs. Reality.
    Had longer Hurst lever (10.5" vs 8") for tryout. Lever bolted up to the stock T-5 stub.
    Had right height and bends, but throws were now longer and gates wider.
    Needed shorter throws + narrower gates like the 'shorties' had.

    Found Core Shifters uses math calculations to build long stick bases with short throws.
    Ordered a custom use assy for T-5 with 10" stick, per their suggestion.
    Core/Hurst Billet Plus T-5 shifter been in the car 2 years now.
    Came out perfect fit and knob placement in all gears for me. Stock boots and console trim.
    With a 2" longer lever, overall looks a little taller than stock, but its not for show- its for go.
    Sealed the base with Permatex #85420, non rtv. Blue and sticky.
    http://www.permatex.com/products/gas...lange-sealant/

    Finally got one for the Ranger too. That one is a new recent product offering. Core/B&M/Hurst.
    Hurst stick with kit is shorter than stock. No big deal. Used SVO leather boot.
    Adding 3" extension put the knob where the stock one was. Still way shorter action than school bus stock.
    Finally honestly enjoy shifting and driving the truck as much as the car. In a different way of course.

    These products have real tight solid feel and narrow gates. Takes getting used to. Very like vintage Hurst rod type.
    Prices are right even for custom configs. Great communication available to get it right.
    No way ever going back to sloppy stock.

    Check site out, even if just for tons of info:
    core-shifters.com

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    One thing I forgot to mention is the importance of positive stops on the shifter. Without them even the biggest wimp in school can overshift a T5 and bend stuff up internally. Steel stops and a solid cast base eliminate the possibility.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Core Shifters
    It does not have stops and does not need them; all modern internal rail trans have internal stops.
    I found that load of nonsense on the Core Shifters website, and it's the furthest thing from the truth. I would not recommend them for this reason. I would stick with one of the brands that Esco suggested.

    Cale

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    Quote Originally Posted by cb84capri View Post
    I found that load of nonsense on the Core Shifters website, and it's the furthest thing from the truth. I would not recommend them for this reason. I would stick with one of the brands that Esco suggested.

    Cale
    Totally agree, Cale!!!
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    '86GT 'Vert True Blue-sold
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    Guess it depends how the car is driven.
    Mine is a daily driver and do not shift aggressively. No need for that.
    On the other hand would not hesitate to power shift if desired.
    Again, i use a longer lever requiring a higher fulcrum point.
    The other brands would not give the same short travel due to lower fulcrum point.
    Plus was less cost. Already had trim, boot, shift lever, knob. They offer base only.

    Believe me. I will report if any flaws or if it wreaks the trans, but it seems like the real deal.
    Am from the muscle car era. Heavy duty severe service parts used where needed then and now.
    Rule was do homework. Ineffective trick, or junk performance items/ideas, were not tolerated best we could tell.
    Was it for show or go? Both or neither?

    Current trans (used) was installed in 2002 with stock non bolt stop shifter for 13 years.
    The Core SST allows very quick positive gear changes without force.
    They fab the housing and use Hurst Billet Plus internals.
    This thing is a solid chunk of metal. Stops at gate limits solidly.
    The top of the tower has a square top plate, not a rectangular open ring hole, that really does not allow stub over travel.
    In effect, looks to be the close or the same f/r stub travel dimensions as open hole towers with stops.
    Feels like a old school muscle car external Hurst linkage shifter.



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    I also have the MGW and no complaints

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