FI Guys still using stock shifter?

[JoshK]

I am tired of missing shifts in my car(and it isn't a driver mod issue). I am trying to figure out if I should buy an aftermarket shifter or a k-member brace with torque limiters. I really don't mind the stock shifter and am wanting some feedback on what you guys did first or saw the most benefit from. Like i said, I don't mind the stock shifter at all and if I can get away with just the brace with limiters I will do that. I was looking at this ...
http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-208.htm

 

[gtcs07]

i did the mgw shifter and havent had an issue since. But i do have the che in the garage to see if it will improve upon it still

 

[fdjizm]

The brace and tq limiters will help, maybe a stiffer bushing for the oem shifter.
I liked the stock shifter alot, recently installed a hurst billet though.
I think I could powershift better with the stock shifter though.

 

[JoshK]

I agree, the throw on this stock shifter doesn't seem any longer than some of the short throws I put on my SN95 or NEW Edge cars

 

[GlassVapor]

MGW was like night and day over stock, very positive and way shorter throw

 

[HellsBells]

My car isn't F/I but when I first got the car, I was convinced I needed an aftermarket shifter with stiffer bushings etc. Instead of blowing $300+ on the MGW, which everyone generally agrees is great, I bought the CHE torque limiter brace instead and got a shift knob that I liked, which inadvertently also shortened the stick a bit.

I think you should get the torque limiter brace first. After I got it installed, I decided that I wasn't going to spend any more money on the shifter. Someone on here had the same conclusion, they went with a Hurst or pro 5.0 or something, they didn't really like it and ended up getting the torque limiter brace and went back to the stock shifter.

 

[gtcs07]

ive heard good things about keeping the stock shifter with the saleen block and upgraded bushings

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Im not FI but i can tell you from experience an aftermarket shifter is not needed to bang through the gears. I have the CHE limiters and prothane bushing kit for the stock shifter. I love it.

 

[BruceH]

Motor mounts will gain you some stiffness. I liked the stock shifter. Went to a Hurst and couldn't shift it fast enough. Went to an MGW for $350 (they are now $250!) and it was the best of the bunch. Then I put a TR-6060 in and started the process all over again, stock to KR to MGW.

You could just save for TR-6060 since the odds are you will eventually get one.

 

[Torched S197]

Do you still have the stock ball? I missed more gears when I had my stock ball and the hurst in my car, I replaced everything with the stock shifter and a hurst pistol grip and I never miss gears. I think part of it's how it fits and feels in your hand

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Motor mounts will gain you some stiffness. I liked the stock shifter. Went to a Hurst and couldn't shift it fast enough. Went to an MGW for $350 (they are now $250!) and it was the best of the bunch. Then I put a TR-6060 in and started the process all over again, stock to KR to MGW.

You could just save for TR-6060 since the odds are you will eventually get one.

I have the motor mounts and they are going in soon. Should add to the stiffness. I have the stock shifter ball, mine is the one that is part of the interior appearance package.

 

[JoshK]

EVERYTHING about the drivetrain is still stock. Will the torque limiters not work with teh TR6060? Can someone please post a link to where you get the bushings for the stock shifter.

thanks for the responses

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

http://www.cjponyparts.com/prothane-shifter-bushing-urethane-pair-2005-2009/p/HW2818/

 

[JoshK]

i did the mgw shifter and havent had an issue since. But i do have the che in the garage to see if it will improve upon it still

So if you like the mgw so much, how about selling me the che

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Fuel, pm sent.

 

[JoshK]

Fuel, pm sent.

You are a good man Charlie Brown!!

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Did you do it? lol

 

[JoshK]

Waiting on an email...

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Badass man, im glad i could be of help.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Thank you for sharing .

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