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Topic: T-5 Shifters
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5035
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 12:01 AM
   
Does anyone have any recommendations on Hurst, B&M, or Tri-ax T-5 toploader shifters.I think I need to get one for my conversion...  Don
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Previously Known As Don H McDonald
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2983
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-08-2001 12:11 AM
Don,
I didn't go with an aftermarket shifter on either of the T-5 in Beckys or my coupe. What I did do for mine was to take an old vintage Hurst shift handle drilled two mounting holes and bolted it to the original shifter stud. On Beckys I took a 65 four speed handle and welded a base to it and bolted it to the shifter stud, I spring loaded the reverse bar so it still will move up and down but its no longer functional. Both cars look like original four speeds, except for the five speed marked shifter balls. If you do get an aftermarket shifter, make sure the shifter stops will clear the hole in the trans tunnel. MIke [This message has been edited by kcode (edited 05-08-2001).]
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 1527
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 04:09 AM
I`ve been using a Hurst Competition/Plus on the T5 in my Fairmont streeter for 6 years now. I`m very happy with this shifter. The spring tension for the stick is ajustable, Power shifting is a breeze.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5035
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 09:16 AM
Thanks Guys,You gotta love those "power shifts"... Don ------------------
Previously Known As Don H McDonald
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BigD.html
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3538
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-08-2001 09:26 AM
Stangnet has a product review section that I found to be valuable for shifters. I was torn between the Pro 5.0/Steeda Tri-Ax/B&M, and after reading all of the posts on the three, I think it came down to personal preference. I finally chose the Steeda Tri-Ax. I am putting a T-5 in my AOD '93, and haven't got it in, so I can't comment first hand.....yet.[This message has been edited by GTRocks (edited 05-08-2001).]
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5035
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-08-2001 02:00 PM
 I will check it out, Thanks...Don
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pthornton
Gearhead Posts: 606
From: Austin, TX USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-08-2001 02:05 PM
I chose the tri-ax for the handle. I love the adjustable height also. Some people buy the pro-50 and then put the steeda handle on it. The handle is available separately.------------------
Randy Thornton
Boss 302 & Saleen S281
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richard bohm
Gearhead Posts: 373
From: tucson,az-luray,va
Registered: May 2001
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posted 05-09-2001 07:15 AM
i cant add anything except the shifters that are mentioned make a big difference in the feel of the shift.
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ToddStyles
Gearhead Posts: 141
From: Memphis, TN USA
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 05-09-2001 11:41 AM
i put a hurst shifter base on my t-5, but the shifter handle is a hurst #7436. Looks very similar to the hurst shifter in the '70 Boss. Gives it more of a retro look. Bolts right on... perfect fit. Todd.------------------
1965 2+2 GT, A-code 289 w/351 heads, T-5, 9" Versailles w/4.11 t-lock. Holley Pro-jection.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 5035
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 05-10-2001 12:07 AM
Just got through reading the reviews on Shifter on Stangnet... Sounds as if they are all good... Some just a little better than the others...Don ------------------
Previously Known As Don H McDonald
Brilliant Blue 1966 2+2
https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/BigD.html
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 3538
From: Lusby, MD
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 05-10-2001 08:11 AM
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Originally posted by Big D:
Just got through reading the reviews on Shifter on Stangnet... Sounds as if they are all good... Some just a little better than the others...Don
That's the same conclusion I came to. The only thing I noticed was that Pro 5.0 folks complaints were often about the stick being so far forward that they knocked their hand on the dash on the 2-3 shift. I have pretty large hands, so I shyed away from that one. You could always get the Steeda stick and put it on the Pro 5.0, but I didn't see the point (read more money!).
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