FI_JUNKY Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 anyone tired this? was it a direct match up? does it work well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Whats the matter? You don't trust evil duckies??? http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=96707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 The Camaro shifter will NOT fit. The pattern is nearly square while the Ford's is rectangular. I have the Hurst Comp Plus shifter on my T5. It is in my 240. I bought a different handle since the Mustang one jammed my hand into the AC controls. Other than that, bolted right in. If I had it to do over again, I would get one of the billet ones, but whatever you do get one with a removeable handle so you can bend and shape it to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FI_JUNKY Posted November 25, 2005 Author Share Posted November 25, 2005 well first off, HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone. and yeah i just got the 86-00 (mustang) Steeda TRI-AX short throw billet & stainless shifter. It works NIIIICE! i like it a lot. it was easy to install other than the front 2 bolt heads broke off in the tranni and on hole was stripped, so i had to ease them out and drill and tap one hole. that took a lil while but installing the shifter was simple as hell. I'm knocking it into the gears now with a flip of a finger, freakin smoooth. Thanks for the info. and suggestions everyone! http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/fi_junky/steeda007.jpg http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c186/fi_junky/steeda015.jpg http://photobucket.com/albums/c186/fi_junky/?action=view¤t=steeda016.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 I have the Pro 5.0 model and it makes a huge differnce in how the car shifts. Wish I hadn't waited 9 years before buying one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Rock on! Makes the car much more fun to snick into each gear. Yea, It's absolutely unreal how crappy that Nissan spec T5 shifter is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatRaveR Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Do they make those shifters without the odd offset position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 It actually places the shifter in a better location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FI_JUNKY Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 yeah i like the new postion better with the tri-ax it's a lot more comfortable and now i can actualy rest my arm on the console while still keeping my hand on the shifter! plus i like how 1st to 2nd is like nothing one flick and i'm there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 The Mustang handle position may be great in a ZX, but it stinks in a 240. That's one reason I bought the Comp. Plus is it uses regular hurst handles of which there is an assortment. Although I ended up modding the one I bought by bending it to the drivers side about 1 1/2". One of the shifters with the bolt on black handle might be more conducive to modifying the bend, but they are aluminum which will complicate things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Do they make those shifters without the odd offset position? Sure: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4591988710&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%3AIT&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiff Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 BIG 'OL THREAD REVIVAL! going on here now, but why make a new one with the same topic..? My problem is after installing the mustang short shifter and re-installing the inner rubber boot(280Z item), when putting the shifter in 1st, 3rd or 5th gear position the rubber boot drags a little on the shifter stick causing it to get pulled back slightly, I fear it will cause the transmission to jump out of gear as soon as I let off the gaspedal once I get the car on the road... Anyone else running a similar setup in their S30? What did you do with the shifter boot if anything? Here you see the S30 and the S130 on the same page, you can see the S30 one is slanted back, causing it to pull on the stick when you put it forward... http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icatalog/zr/full.aspx?Page=2 I'm thinking the ZX inner boot must be better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I think I used the inner and outer boot from the t5 . Nice heavy boots that insulate sound well and fit my aftermarket shifter very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiff Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I think I used the inner and outer boot from the t5 . Nice heavy boots that insulate sound well and fit my aftermarket shifter very well Seems the boot isn't my biggest problem as when I jacked the transmission up to it's final mounting position the shifter is now hitting the console, did you have to modify yours to engage the 1,3,5 gears? I have NO clearance from the center console to the shifter when the shifter is in neutral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redzedturbo Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Im running the summit racing brand of tri-ax shifter and its very nice direct bolt in just get one for a t5 ford and your gold!!! Love mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb3562 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I've got the b&m ripper and I had to notch the front of my console. I was having the same problem. I would recommend buying a universal shift boot if you cut the console as the factory boot won't be big enough cover fill the hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 I did grind a bit off the console shifter opening so the boot wouldn't push the my trans out of gear in third. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Seems the boot isn't my biggest problem as when I jacked the transmission up to it's final mounting position the shifter is now hitting the console, did you have to modify yours to engage the 1,3,5 gears? I have NO clearance from the center console to the shifter when the shifter is in neutral. This was mentioned above, and is a common issue with ANY late model five speed into an earlier 240Z. You either bend the stock Mustang Shifter, or get any one of the many available aftermarket shifters with the adjustable shifter handles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiff Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I don't have a stock mustang shifter, I have a hurst shortshifter. It's the bottom part where you bolt the stick to the shifter that's hitting the console. My plan is to section the shifter hole in the stock console and move it an inch further forward, lots of cracks in my center console so I might as well experiment a little with it, try some plastic welding and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnsky Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Mustang shifter, no snags. Bought the knob of ebay. I just need to re-tap the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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