Which Shifter is best for a T5 and Camaro Bellhousing?

[Guest TBroZ]

I've got a World Class T5 I'm mating with a SBC and need a shifter. I've read that one will need to straighten the shifter to compensate for the 15º tilt from the bellhousing. Is there any shifter for the T5 that is made straight? Any aftermarket suppliers? I've got a chance to buy a T5 shifter from a '94 S10 .

 

There's also this one I found on Ebay: Pro T5 Shifter for Mustang It looks straight...and possibly adjustable. Big $ though.

[Guest TBroZ]

Or this one?: Hurst Billet Shifter for T5 Mustang

[Guest greimann]

If you have used the the Camaro bellhousing that tilts the trans 15 degrees, then any Camaro / Firebird T5 aftermarket shifter will work because they are made with the angle built in. Hurst and B&M are two that come to mind.

 

The difficulity is if you have used a bellhousing that mounts the trans straight up (like I did). The aftermarket shifters are all bent, requiring either straightening them, or machining a wedge and adapting it between the stick and shifter stub (like I did).

 

Mustang T5 shifters will not work because they have a different bolt pattern.

[Mike C]

Greimann is exactly right. The Mustang shifter will work on the Nissan T5, but not the GM one.

[73BOTIZ]

If you don't have a shifter at all, I have a stock one you can have for shipping. I am using the Camaro bell housing and it fits like it was made for a Z. I bought a Hurst shifter and it is great.

Mike D.

[Miles]

I used a WC T5 Camaro trans and Camaro BH in my son's 240Z sbc V8 conversion with a B&M shifter made for the Camaro T5. The shifter has a bend in it. The B&M shifter works great. You can see a picture on my photo site below. I bought mine from a local speed shop in Sacramento. Summit also sells the B&M shifter for the Camaro T5. Be sure to specify it is for the Camaro T5 trans.

 

Miles

[Mike C]

I looked at the B&M shifter, but while I was still deciding, they changed it. The early ones had a bolt on stick, so you had lots of options, but the new ones the stick is fixed. I bought the Hurst Comp Plus for my ZX T5 just for that reason. Something to consider...

[Guest TBroZ]

So a cool dude named Mike D. gave me a stock shifter from a

Camaro. I noticed it's quite long. Is this the main problem with the those...length? I think the short throw shifters will work better. I'll be able to get it rolling with this one...I think. Unless it hits the dash. Well see...gotta wait until I get the bellhousing to install it all.

 

Terry

[DavyZ]

So a cool dude named Mike D. gave me a stock shifter from a

Camaro. I noticed it's quite long. Is this the main problem with the those...length? I think the short throw shifters will work better. I'll be able to get it rolling with this one...I think. Unless it hits the dash. Well see...gotta wait until I get the bellhousing to install it all.

 

Terry

 

Terry, I don't think the shifter will hit the dash, although you can run a tap down the shaft and shorten the shifter by an inch or so. Otherwise, an aftermarket shifter is certainly the way to go. I'm looking at Hurst Billet and Pro 5.0 shifters.

 

Davy

[Guest TBroZ]

I do like what I've seen of the Hurst shifers...'cept for the price. $200 seems like a lot for a simple mechanical device. I understand they're billet and all, but still...$100 or so seems more appropriate. I'm sure I'll end up getting one eventually.

 

TK

[DavyZ]

Well I'm totally with you on that one, but they do have good stops that prevent bending or breaking of the shift forks, and that is good insurance AFAIC

 

Davy

[V8ZRACER260Z]

The stock shifter will graze your knockles from time to time. I'm running a B&M billet for an 83 camaro from Jeg's. I works awsome and cost around $170.00. It was worth every $. Rick

[Mudge]

I dont know the T5 series of shifters, but for T56 stuff the Pro 5.0 is widely considered the best, without a doubt, for clean shifting. Not the shortest throw, but the cleanest, sounds like the best to me.

 

They can be shaved down as well if one desired a shorter throw, or you can buy a "short stick."

[Mike C]

The OEM shifters are just a pivot on a plate. Compared to ANY of the aftermarket shifters, they are a real POS. Changing the shifter gives the trans a completely different feel. Worth every penny IMO.

[Guest TBroZ]

I went and sprung for a Hurst Billet/Pro shifter. New on Ebay for $160. After getting the stock one given to me today, it became obvious why is was given to me.

 

TK

[Moridin]

We put the Pro 5.0 on the '03 Cobra. It made a world of difference. I would suggest this part to anyone. Not only does it work well, it's also tranny insurance. Don't waste your money anywhere else.

[Mudge]

For the T56 series thats definately true, the Kirbahn was considered a #2 shifter, but the Hurst and B&M Ripper while some people like them, everyone agrees the Pro 5.0 is THEE SMOOTHEST shifter.

[Moridin]

I know he is working on a T5, but that is the tranny the company originally designed their stuff for. I figure that their quality is across the board. I love it. A good smooth and mechanical feel.

[Mudge]

Kind of a shame its the Mustang community that has to come out and make the best shifter for GM stuff too LoL