My 2012 5.0 at the drag strip for the first time. Pics inside.

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Aug 1, 2011 | 08:48 PM

#21

Swoope

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From: Orlando

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Originally Posted by FastRedPonyCar

missing 3rd gear means you need either the barton or joe heck racing shifter mounting bracket.

I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.

Also, if you're still on the stock shocks/struts/springs, lowering the car and installing better shocks/struts can help reduce wheel hop.

he does not have the mt82 in the car.

beers

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:32 PM

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FastRedPonyCar

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From: Montgomery, AL

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Originally Posted by Swoope

he does not have the mt82 in the car.

beers

from what I've read, there's a certain art to nailing 3rd gear in the 6060 as well. I'm not sure of the specifics but I think it boils down to being firm and deliberate but not abusive hard shifting. my buddy has a 2010 GT500 and he tried explaining it to me.

Aug 1, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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Hytek

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From: IL

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastRedPonyCar

missing 3rd gear means you need either the barton or joe heck racing shifter mounting bracket.

I would ALWAYS miss 3rd and hit 5th by mistake. Once I installed the bracket, never again.
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I've missed 3rd several times just driving hard and thought it was me. Is this bracket something I can install easily or does it need to be on a lift?

Aug 2, 2011 | 09:48 AM

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FastRedPonyCar

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From: Montgomery, AL

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Originally Posted by Hytek

I've missed 3rd several times just driving hard and thought it was me. Is this bracket something I can install easily or does it need to be on a lift?

I used a jack/jack stands. It's pretty simple. The JHR bracket is a simpler and easier to install part but both it and the steeda and barton brackets all do the same thing and are what I would consider a "must have" part for the MT82.

Aug 2, 2011 | 10:01 AM

#25

Hytek

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Originally Posted by FastRedPonyCar

Cool thanks! Can I get away with just the bracket, or should I do the shifter at the same time? I like the Steeda, but that new Hurst sounds killer too. I heard the Barton is too noisy for a DD.

Aug 2, 2011 | 10:17 AM

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FastRedPonyCar

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From: Montgomery, AL

I'm using the stock shifter and it's fine. I'm sure an aftermarket shifter would be better but I wanted to try this first since it was much less expensive.