MGW shifter install

[5point_Slow]

well i got this a little before christmas but ive been so busy that i haven't had time to install it till now but anyways i thought i'd do a mini write up on it since i don't have anything better to do today!!!

If you have the MGW shifter like i do it comes with everything needed to install it(gasket maker, 3/16 allen wrench, bolts, lock washers, bolts)

1. remove the shifter boot
2. unplug the 12v connection in the back of the cig lighter

[5point_Slow]

3. using a 10mm socket remove the two bolts from the stock shifter handle and remove the stick.
4.using a 8mm socket remove the 4 bolts holding down the dust boot and remove

[5point_Slow]

5. using a 13mm socket remove the 4 bolts holding the stock shifter to the transmission
6. Now put the stock handle back on with the bolts removed in step #3 and move the shifter side to side(not back and forth) and then pull up to remove stock shifter

[5point_Slow]

I wish i would have taken a picture of this step!!!!

7. With a razor blade clean away the old gasket being careful to not let it drop into the transmission.
8. Inside you will either find a cup or a snap on peice of plastic that goes on the shifter ball. If it is a snap on be sure to put it on the ball before installing the new shifter.
9. Apply new gasket maker
10. Back off the shift stoppers and install shifter and bolt down with new bolts that are provided.

[5point_Slow]

11. put the shfiter into 3 gear and turn stopper until it touches the shifter then turn back 1 full turn. Make sure the shifter is going fully into gear then attach the lock washer and bolt to the stopper.
12. Repeat step 11 but into 4 gear for the other stopper.
(BE SURE THE SHIFTER GOES INTO ALL GEARS)
13. place the black rubber peice inside the dust boot(the very black part jsut below the handle in this picture) and place dust boot back into place and tighten down.
14 attach shifter and tighten with allen wrench.
15. adjust handle to the most comfortable spot for yourself.
16. reconnect the 12v connection and put the shifter boot back on

[5point_Slow]

my personal spot for my handle

[5point_Slow]

finished

[Tibby]

That's one nice install. :thumbup:

[Mr. Merk]

how do you like it?

[5point_Slow]

i keep putting it in 3rd thinking it's 1st lol but its really close now i like it!

[Don Juan]

damn thats nice, you gotta bring it out sometime, ive been anxious to see it

[Vette666]

Originally posted by 5point_Slow@Jan 13 2006, 11:10 AM
i keep putting it in 3rd thinking it's 1st lol but its really close now i like it!
ha.. i did that for a long time when i got mine in :laugh:

[Jet-Lee]

looks nice, man.

[SmokeyTheBear]

robert, whats the point of shifting faster when you still can't get traction?? trying to get there sooner for even less lol??

[5point_Slow]

lol the traction will be here as soon as i order my axles and then further with the suspension/tires. But till then I can get done losing traction sooner or something like that

[Mr. Merk]

i always liked how short the throw was but hated how notchy it felt when i was getting after it, it was nice while cruising tho

i'll prob use the turbocoupe shifters from now on (both my T5s have them), they have a shorter throw than the stangs but still have a factory feel, without the slop

[Tibby]

Saw it tonight in Rogers. Looks great!