DavyZ Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 OK, very unexpectedly, I now have a very nice WC T5 for my Z from a 90's Camaro with low mileage, I was wondering if anyone has some ideas on what aftermarket shifters would be the best? Heard anything good, bad, ugly about any brands in particular? Anything to stay away from? I have thought about the Pro 5.0 shifters that a few Mustangs use (make 'em for Camaros now), but I have not read up on these things, so I'm putting this thread out there if any of you have an opinion. It may be a little while before I purchase one of these thingies, but I want to educate myself at the feet of your ultimate wisdom...ooops, wrong forum...so let's hear it! I am also going to use the counter-gear stabilizer that Mike C posted about from gearzone.com--looks like a winner and preventative maintenance fer sure; thanks Mike C Thanks guys, Davy [ August 19, 2001: Message edited by: DavyZ ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax240z Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 Davy, you need to get a Z-car dude!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 Supposedly, the Pro-5.0 is the one to have for drag racing - it has a heavy centering spring for the 2nd to 3rd shift. I have one for my Tremec and it seems nice, but no miles on it yet ;(. There's also one by Steeda as well, some say just as nice. Do a web searc hand you'll find lots of info on the Mustang boards and sites on this. My only question about these shifters is whether the centering spring would make the 3rd to 2nd shift too stiff for everyday use. The Pro-5.0 that I have has short compression springs that center the shifter in the gate. I am considering some custom springs if these are too stiff. Already measured the coil diameter and wire gage . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 Thanks DavyZ. A lot of people I have heard have had good luck with the B&M Ripper shifter. Check out the steel front bearing retainer from Summit racing also. They say it improves clutch feel/action over the aluminum one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted August 20, 2001 Share Posted August 20, 2001 i've got the PRO 5.0 and so far i like it.. i will NOT drag race the convertible... it seems pretty smooth and definitley positive shifting - i havent noticed the springs being too stiff for street use, but only driven it for 5-6 days so far. got it online for $155 new, the steeda was my other option but it came down to price and the steeda i couldnt find for the same or less than the pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 20, 2001 Author Share Posted August 20, 2001 Drax: I know, I know, I know...I'm not even an inliner anymore! That will be remedied by the end of the year or much sooner I hope. Thanks for the replys on the Pro 5.0. I'm just wondering if there are any to stay away from...like some of the discussions regarding the automatic shifters (I know, different animal) I wanted to "protect" myself from making an unnecessary mistake. I'll do more research on the ones offered by Hurst, B&M, Steeda, etc. Remember that this is a GM unit. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean 83ZXT Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 I use the B&M T-5 Short Shifter for Mustangs in my ZXT and it works good. I dunno the difference from the Ripper but it has a much more positive feel. I'm switching over to Redline MTL soon so I can stop missing/grinding 3rd . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Taylor Posted August 21, 2001 Share Posted August 21, 2001 I have a hurst and a steeda shifter and have also driven a car with a B&M. My personal preference is the hurst, although they are all comparable. JT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted August 21, 2001 Author Share Posted August 21, 2001 I've looked at the Hurst shifters (sort of) and they look good--thanks for the opinion about the relative performance, Sean & JT. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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