2011gt5.0

Anyone buy one and install? How did you like it?

Jazzman442

There is several threads on this already do a Search.

Here is one of them. This is the only way to go. It addresses what is wrong with the factory shift linkage. All others think it is the shifter.

https://themustangsource.com/forums/...hifter-534913/

Ace Red

Just waiting for it to show up!
And waiting for the weather to warm up!
And waiting for the snow to go away!
And waiting for the salt to wash away!


A lot of waiting it seems....

solscooter

driving out to MGW to get mine installed tomorrow

Ace Red

-12 this morning
No race spec yet (it's been a few weeks now)
Just go more snow....


This is just not working out well.


The weather guys are hinting at a 50 next week.... I think it was late October the last time that happened. But weather guys/gals lie..... We shall see

FromZto5

I read through this thread and it looks like it talked a lot about the install and noises. I have one of the original MGW's, purchased and installed back in '12. Love it, no issues with it.

But can someone tell me the difference between my old MGW and the "race spec" MGW? is it just beefier, or what?

2010GBGT

I had the old MGW on my 11. Took advantage of the core credit they were offering so I bought the Race Spec. The Race Spec replaces the complete shifter and components from the trans back. The Race Spec support arm is beefy machined aluminum and the shift linkage is very nicely designed without multiple joints like the stock linkage. Going from the old version to the Race Spec, the biggest difference is the precision of the Race Spec. As for the noise, it's actually quieter than my old version and I'm experiencing zero NVH.

FromZto5

Interesting. Thanks for the explanation. I'd reckon those updates don't warrant me buying the race spec and replacing my current MGW right? I wouldn't think so, but. . .

2010GBGT

Don't get me wrong, the older version worked great for me but I felt the linkage on my shifter would bind at times preventing it from being perfect. This, the fact they were offering the $200 core refund and my OCD made the decision easy for me. It really is a work of art and worth every penny they ask. Here's a pic of everything you get...

FromZto5

Dang that IS nice. George has done it again eh? The MGW on my car is one of my favorite mods of all time . However I don't think it's worth taking it all off again and putting a new one on again. Ugh. I dunno maybe it is lol

2010GBGT

Yeah, he does such a great job. It's a real shame the only time you'll actually see how nice the shifter MGW sells is when you open the box.

It's a though call. I debated for a while since I would have to pay twice to have a shifter installed. Finally said to hell with it and haven't looked back. Eh, it's only money, right? The fun of modding these cars is priceless! At least that's how I'm justifying it...lol