MGW Shifter Write-Up

[TorchRed04GT]

This is the installation on the T-3650.

Heres what 1st and 2nd look like with the stock shifter
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/old1st2nd.jpg

Step 1
Remove Shift Knob and shifter boot. Grab under the shifter boot and pull up and out. Be sure to unplug the 12 volt outlet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step1.jpg

Step 2
Remover Stock shifter handle using a 10mm socket

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step2a.jpg

Step 3
Remove inner dust boot using 8mm socket. Be careful not to tear the boot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step3.jpg

Step 4
Replace shifter handle and remover the 4 13mm bolts holding the stock shifter in place.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step4.jpg

Step 5
Rock the shifter from side to side and eventualy i will come lose. It takes a while but be patient. Swearing at it doesn't help, trust me I know...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step5.jpg

Step 6
Clean the RVT sealent off of the tranny be careful not to get any in the tranny

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step6.jpg

Step 7
Place new gasket on tranny. I used Cobra Bob's Stang shifter gaskets, instead of RVT sealent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step7.jpg

[TorchRed04GT]

Step 8
Replace inner dust boot and put on the shifter handle adjust it how you like. Take it out for a test spin to make sure everything works good before you put the shifter boot and console back on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step8.jpg

Comparsion pic for 1st and 2nd with the new shifter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/new1st2nd.jpg

[Onesmokin98]

Nice...I want one so bad now...damn you Torch, you and your ps skillz making me spend money and shit

[Lazer Red 99 GT]

very good mod for the money.

[TorchRed04GT]

Nice...I want one so bad now...damn you Torch, you and your ps skillz making me spend money and shit

haha

[TorchRed04GT]

very good mod for the money. yup

[GodFather]

Nice write up! :)

[Shaffe]

nice nice. torch thats the first time i seen the inside of your car. the pedals looked dirty :oh snap:

[Onesmokin98]

^You cant let anyone have anything can you Shaffe...

[blstang]

nice write up!!!!

[TorchRed04GT]

nice nice. torch thats the first time i seen the inside of your car. the pedals looked dirty :oh snap:

I cleaned them after I put the shiifter in

[TorchRed04GT]

thx everybody

[Onesmokin98]

Hey..since its been little bit since the install, are you getting any vibrations from the console area?

[mystic96cobra]

i have their shifter in the cobra. supposedly its the shortest throw on the market but idk.

[TorchRed04GT]

Hey..since its been little bit since the install, are you getting any vibrations from the console area?

I don't know I havent driven it since I installed it. I'm gonna take it out tomorrow.

[Onesmokin98]

Oh sorry, I forgot..you never ever drive your car...ever

[M A T T]

^ HAHAHAHAHAHHA

[TorchRed04GT]

Oh sorry, I forgot..you never ever drive your car...ever
lol it was raining all weekend. and the Stang doesn't go in the rain.

[Niehaus5oh]

damn thats pretty short.... i'm thinkin about gettin a MGW orange handle for my pro 5.0, only b/c i like the look of it more than my pro 5.0 one that just barely leans back...

[Shaffe]

Oh sorry, I forgot..you never ever drive your car...ever

ahahahahahahahahahahahha

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/Shaffe04GT/stallowned.jpg

[pdogkilr]

I went with the red handle.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i106/pdogkilr/MGWShifter3.jpg

Great shifter. I was lucky enough to get in on the ground floor.

Talked with George at one of the SCMC drag day events and complained about missing 3rd on one run with a PRO 5.0. He said he was developing a shifter. I said, "Why don't you send me a prototype. I'll do a photo write up on the install and evaluate it." He said okay. Thought he was kidding. Six months later there was a UPS box by the garage door. I did the pics and write up for him. About a month later he called me at the office. Said he didn't like the gate springs and wanted to send me a new set, if I didn't mind installing them.

I never saw a bill for the shifter. 'Course I had previously bought everything he had for a Miata, a MACH 1, and the Cobra.:rockon:

You will NEVER go wrong with MGW parts !

[Shaffe]

sweet deal!

[TorchRed04GT]

sweet deal!

+1

[dansgt]

I had the MGW shifter in my 98 GT and it was the best shifter on the market. well worth the money. i wish Ford would install them from the factory. but had to sell shifter after my car was totaled. but when get an 08 will install one in it.

[ma67cpe]

I went from a steeda to an MGW and i will tell everybody to go with MGW all the way.

[98Muscletang]

Nice! I love mine!

[Reaper]

I have a steeda and I am not a big fan of it. I will be switching over after I get done spending my money on other mods.

[tajmas]

Nice thread

[Steeda04GT]

Hey TorchRed04GT, on your shifter boot area you have that badge "40th anniversary"

did that come on yours or did you buy it and place it there?

I really like that

[Steeda04GT]

I have a steeda and I am not a big fan of it. I will be switching over after I get done spending my money on other mods.

Which steeda are you running? If I remember you are on the sport one they were testing out? I like my tri-ax

[TorchRed04GT]

Hey TorchRed04GT, on your shifter boot area you have that badge "40th anniversary"

did that come on yours or did you buy it and place it there?

I really like that
I put that on there. I forgot where I bought it, but I found a link to another site that sells it.

http://k-mansparts.com/items/ford-emblems/2004-ford-mustang-40th-anniversary-console-emblem-4r3z-6304460-aa-detail.htm

[01LaserRed2v]

Great write up, very informative for people looking to dive into there cars for the first timer modders.

[TorchRed04GT]

thanks man^