MGW shifter - worse than stock
12/30/12, 09:14 PM
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I just installed the shifter in my 12 GT and it is hard (impossible sometimes) to shift into 1st, and im unable most of the time to shift into 2nd under a heavy load. I never had this problem before.
Anyone else have this problem? I'm about to just rip it off and put the stock assembly back on. I'm really frustrated that I spent so much money and worked hard on the install and its worse.
Anyone else have this problem? I'm about to just rip it off and put the stock assembly back on. I'm really frustrated that I spent so much money and worked hard on the install and its worse.
Last edited by SlowRiderr; 12/30/12 at 09:43 PM.
12/30/12, 10:11 PM
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There should be something wrong with installation or a missing part. MGW shifter is one of the best in the market and I don't think you have wasted your money.
I'm sure experts will be here soon to help. Good luck with the issue.
I'm sure experts will be here soon to help. Good luck with the issue.
12/30/12, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Hani
There should be something wrong with installation or a missing part. MGW shifter is one of the best in the market and I don't think you have wasted your money.
I'm sure experts will be here soon to help. Good luck with the issue.
I'm sure experts will be here soon to help. Good luck with the issue.
12/30/12, 10:22 PM
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Maybe the stiff mount is causing the shifter to stay rock solid with the body during high torque and rpm. Could be that with the stock shifter at least it would tilt with the transmission a little and enable the shifts to complete. just guessing.
I'm adding motor mounts to reduce this at the origin, motor radial displacement under load - same thing with the CHE torque limiter things do. http://www.cheperformance.com/prod-204.htm
I'm adding motor mounts to reduce this at the origin, motor radial displacement under load - same thing with the CHE torque limiter things do. http://www.cheperformance.com/prod-204.htm
12/31/12, 06:57 AM
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The reverse lock out pin is not adjusted right,loosen the lock nut on the p/s of the shifter and turn pin to adjust. it happen to me and I called them and he told me how to do this now it's great!! They don't tell you that in the install,maybe they should it's vrry easy to do.
12/31/12, 07:22 AM
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The reverse lock out pin is not adjusted right,loosen the lock nut on the p/s of the shifter and turn pin to adjust. it happen to me and I called them and he told me how to do this now it's great!! They don't tell you that in the install,maybe they should it's vrry easy to do.
12/31/12, 08:08 AM
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The reverse lock out pin is not adjusted right,loosen the lock nut on the p/s of the shifter and turn pin to adjust. it happen to me and I called them and he told me how to do this now it's great!! They don't tell you that in the install,maybe they should it's vrry easy to do.
12/31/12, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by boss429man
The reverse lock out pin is not adjusted right,loosen the lock nut on the p/s of the shifter and turn pin to adjust. it happen to me and I called them and he told me how to do this now it's great!! They don't tell you that in the install,maybe they should it's vrry easy to do.
EDIT: This fixed it! Now I can enjoy the fruits of my labor
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12/31/12, 07:44 PM
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Maybe the stiff mount is causing the shifter to stay rock solid with the body during high torque and rpm. Could be that with the stock shifter at least it would tilt with the transmission a little and enable the shifts to complete. just guessing.
I'm adding motor mounts to reduce this at the origin, motor radial displacement under load - same thing with the CHE torque limiter things do. http://www.cheperformance.com/prod-204.htm
I'm adding motor mounts to reduce this at the origin, motor radial displacement under load - same thing with the CHE torque limiter things do. http://www.cheperformance.com/prod-204.htm
12/31/12, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ace72ace
I too was thinking of installing this same part, however in the Boss forum I posted too several folks chimed in on the thread, including a speed shop. They did *not* recommend spending the money on this setup. There are many other alternatives to decrease the deflection caused by the engine torquing during high RPM shifting (trans mount, engine mounts, as you are doing). The 'ears' on the transmission are not designed to handle the torsional loads, and there have been reports of the aluminum housing cracking or snapping off 'ears'.
1/11/13, 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by JMac
I assume the way it's oriented in the picture is the correct way.
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