I thought these Bosses are supposed to come with short throw shifters?...........Anyway, the T-handle looks badd ***! the MGW....wow.....lots more parts........whats all the extras for or do?

 

Factory is a short throw, Hurst is a little shorter. Can't speak for what all the bulk is with the MGW unless that pic is just representative of the shifter b/c that thing won't fit where the factory shifter came out of. From the MGW pic I do notice it still uses the factory reverse lockout while the Hurst does away with it. Since I've only replaced mine with the Hurst all I know is if you don't replace the bushing you can do everything from inside the car in under 30 min for $289.



Here's the factory shifter and the part under the plate is just like the Hurst, then it just bolts back into place with 4 bolts.

 

I remember watching MGW's install video now. The bulk in the shifter is because this unit replaces both upper and lower shifter assemblies while the Hurst only does the upper. But here's the link to the video on how to do the MGW install.

 

How much is the MGW unit? I could not find any prices on their website. Also, their installation video seems to stop right in the middle of getting ready to re-installing the new shifter.

 

The MGW replaces the entire shifter both upper and lower.

The loose feeling the Ford shifter has comes from the rear mount and the two bushings inside the shifter. The Hurst and other which replace only the top portion of the shifter leaving the bottom as original.

MGW looks different because their shifter replaces the internal split bushing mounted in a soft rubber with a bushing over twice the size mounted directly to their lower housing. The rear bushing is replaced with two stiffer bushings which eliminate most of the twist associated with the ford system.

I also grew up with the Hurst Shifter. The Competition Plus was the heat back in the day. Then Hurst took the factory shifters out of the equasion and replaced all components with a simple reliable upgrade to OEM. Unfortunately, Hurst is now simply moving the pivot location which shortens the throw and little else.

I looked a the Hurst, Barton, Steeda and others. The only company who attempted to fix most of the probelms is MGW. Mine ships next week.

Do I miss the t-handle...sure. I also miss the 1968 big block vette it was in. IMO Hurst is no better than the others any more. Worse than some.

 

TMS, how much is the MGW unit? Are you doing the install?

 

I agree there is nothing wrong with the stock shifter. If anything a shifter bracket might help shifts under power.

http://www.bartonindustries.com/2011-MUSTANG.html

All I want is a Ford Racing shift **** and I've already contacted them requesting one be made for our cars.

 

Shifter complete is $375. That includes top, bottom and rear bushing. If you buy the Barton or Husrt the cost is a few dollars less. You do not get the same shifter, only the top. Some of the slop comes from the internal bushings of the shifter. All but the MGW use the original internal bushings.

I will install in my garage. Jack, stands and hand tools are all that's needed.

MGW has a three part install video. Watch the video a few times and you won't have to read the instructions.

I will be installing early Dec after return from Afghanistan. I'll post comments after install.

 

10-4. I watched the videos, and was impressed with the changes to the lower half that MGW engineered. The third video just seemed to explain how to get the unit OUT, but not to reinstal. I thought maybe it just cut out at the end.

Thanks for your service.

 

Once again, I also thought the factory shifter was good; the MGW is GREAT.

 

http://www.youtube.com/user/Svtperformance#p/u

There are the other installation videos that are not on the site. After watching the play, or lack thereof, in the third video, I am really wanting to do this. I might take my TK money and order this shifter instead.

 

Ordered mine the owner is also a Boss owner and spend a half hour talking to me about the shifter and the process they went through making this.

 

Scott- I'm really excited to see what you think of it. I have three things that I want for the car.
1. TK
2. This setup to put in a double-din since my car is a daily driver and I want various features from a touchscreen radio.
3. This shifter.

Right now I'm seriously thinking about reversing the order of importance of these items.

 

That is pretty cool with the touch screen AC controls, the price is not bad also. Would be a great mod for a DD. As far as the shifter goes I have read only good things about it. I don't expect it to be a cure all but I hope I can shift into fifth easier, it is not the only reason for wanting it but it up top on the list. He did make it clear that is not the intent but understands what I was talking about and feels there is improvement. I drove a LS with the S teeda shifter and did not like the feel. He said this one is much smoother. If that is the case I will be happy.

 

Well, I've got an AVIC 920BT that came out of my Bullitt, it wasn't like the dealership was going to give me anything for it, so I took it out before I traded my car in. I hate not to use it. I've been waiting for this Scoshe unit to come out for months.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle

 

Very nice - but $$$ - Would be a cool setup for the truck (when I hit the lottery )

 

But if I ever put an aftermarket shifter into this car, it would be an MGW.

 

There's a reverse indicator light?

 

There is with the Hurst. Since it does away with the reverse lockout there is a possibility of getting reverse when you want first. Not easy to do but could happen.

 

Just ordered the MGW this morning. They have a couple left, $375, but the best quality shifter I've ever seen when I got one for my Shelby. If you want one call them they still have a few more.