kahmann Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 Has anyone here installed the Pro 5.0 shifter in an SGT? How does it compare to the Hurst? Is it possible to swap the Hurst logo'ed handle and knob to the Pro 5.0 shifter? Any install photos? Thanks for any input. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I went with the Shelby 5spd shifter, I'll let you know next week end how it feels once the SGT is home. Check out other forums most have switched to the Pro 5.0 or the MGW. http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang2005_shifter.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Has anyone here installed the Pro 5.0 shifter in an SGT? How does it compare to the Hurst? Is it possible to swap the Hurst logo'ed handle and knob to the Pro 5.0 shifter? Any install photos? Thanks for any input. Ken I have been thinking about this too and the only thing holding me back is the fact that I like the Hurst so well. Install photos: http://www.americanmuscle.com/pro-50-super...gt-install.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 At the risk of sounding like an old f**t, the Hurst shifter is like going back to my 1966 HiPo fastback Mustang. It was a huge improvement over stock back then and the same was true in 2008 IMHO. There are always variations on a theme so I have no doubt there are other good shifters out there but, for me, the Hurst is the one. Where I really noticed it shine was on the race track (road course). Just like old times. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Is it possible to swap the Hurst logo'ed handle and knob to the Pro 5.0 shifter? Wouldn't that be a Hurst clone then?? What's the advantage of the Pro 5.0 over the Hurst? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Wouldn't that be a Hurst clone then?? What's the advantage of the Pro 5.0 over the Hurst? One says Hurst and the other doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 One says Hurst and the other doesn't. You might be right, but I'm in the process of adding some HP to my car and thought it would be a good time to start looking to see if there’s anything out there that might be a little stouter, the shifter Sticky got me thinking even though I have never had any problems with my shifter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted August 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Wouldn't that be a Hurst clone then?? What's the advantage of the Pro 5.0 over the Hurst? I don't really like the notchy feel of the Hurst anymore. I want something stouter and stiffer. I've also had difficulty getting this one into 3rd from time to time, which I've read is common with this Hurst. The S197 is a weird setup, since the shifter isn't sitting right on top of the tranny. The stock shifter sucks in my opinion, because all you can feel are the bushings. The Hurst is an improvement in that it gives a better illusion of feeling the transmission itself, but it's just not quite right for me. I've heard nothing but rave reviews on the Pro 5.0, so I'll give it a shot, but I love the look of the Hurst handle/knob. Hence the question. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I don't really like the notchy feel of the Hurst anymore. I want something stouter and stiffer. I've also had difficulty getting this one into 3rd from time to time, which I've read is common with this Hurst.The S197 is a weird setup, since the shifter isn't sitting right on top of the tranny. The stock shifter sucks in my opinion, because all you can feel are the bushings. The Hurst is an improvement in that it gives a better illusion of feeling the transmission itself, but it's just not quite right for me. I've heard nothing but rave reviews on the Pro 5.0, so I'll give it a shot, but I love the look of the Hurst handle/knob. Hence the question. Ken Ahh, I see. Well, I look forward to reading about it then! I've grown to really like the Hurst feel; I don't know if I'd be happy without it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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