MGW Shifter Install Write-up

[TorchRed04GT]

This is the installation on the T-3650.

Heres what 1st and 2nd look like with the stock shifter
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/old1st2nd.jpg

Step 1
Remove Shift Knob and shifter boot. Grab under the shifter boot and pull up and out. Be sure to unplug the 12 volt outlet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step1.jpg

Step 2
Remover Stock shifter handle using a 10mm socket

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step2a.jpg

Step 3
Remove inner dust boot using 8mm socket. Be careful not to tear the boot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step3.jpg

[TorchRed04GT]

Step 4
Replace shifter handle and remover the 4 13mm bolts holding the stock shifter in place.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step4.jpg

Step 5
Rock the shifter from side to side and eventualy i will come lose. It takes a while but be patient. Swearing at it doesn't help, trust me I know...lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step5.jpg

Step 6
Clean the RVT sealent off of the tranny be careful not to get any in the tranny

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step6.jpg

Step 7
Place new gasket on tranny. I used Cobra Bob's Stang shifter gaskets, instead of RVT sealent.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step7.jpg

[TorchRed04GT]

Step 8
Replace inner dust boot and put on the shifter handle adjust it how you like. Take it out for a test spin to make sure everything works good before you put the shifter boot and console back on.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/step8.jpg

Comparsion pic for 1st and 2nd with the new shifter.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v616/TorchRed04GT/new1st2nd.jpg

[Cobra4me]

very nice write-up:groovy:

[DropTopStang]

very nice, too bad you didn't post this before i put on my steeda tri-ax...I was afraid I was going to screw something up when I tried pulling the shifter off. Felt like it was welded to the transmission.

[Swiss026]

Very nice write up - couple points to make....

1. I'd suggest an extension for the ratchet (at least for the one I uesd) - or at least be prepared to use one.

2. Rocking it side to side is an understatement - you need to crank on the phucker - and YES...swearing does help.

3. I agree on the test spin before reinstalling everything.

4. CobraBob gasket FTW :thumbsup:

Nice work Torch :banana:

[Trevor04GT]

nice work. those are the best shifters you can get.

i love mine

[TorchRed04GT]

Very nice write up - couple points to make....

1. I'd suggest an extension for the ratchet (at least for the one I uesd) - or at least be prepared to use one.

2. Rocking it side to side is an understatement - you need to crank on the phucker - and YES...swearing does help.

3. I agree on the test spin before reinstalling everything.

4. CobraBob gasket FTW :thumbsup:

Nice work Torch :banana:Thanks Swiss. I did use the extentions I just forgot to add it into the write up.

[CHILL5.0]

nice write up, I still love my MGW shifter tho I'll have to admit sometimes I still miss shifts especially my first time at the track!

[TTCOBY]

thats the one I want for the coby when i get it, I had a pro 50 nice but, think Ill like the MGW better

excellent write up man

[TorchRed04GT]

thanks guys

[nystangkid]

excellent write up, cant wait to put mine in

[TorchRed04GT]

excellent write up, cant wait to put mine in

thanks man. Your gonna love it. :cheers:

[Ghost Rider]

excellent write up, cant wait to put mine in

Now...I'm no mechanic...but the way I understand it is...to be able to use the MGW, you need a transmission :dunno:

[GerRrg281]

things you forgot, where the boot on the bottom of the stock shifter....the boot thats on the ball that fits in the hole in the trans....i didn't put that on when i installed mine the first time...and the shifter would seem to return back to neutral after a shift.

and for the 3650, you take out the shift stops because the transmission has internal shift stops, so on this particular trans, you do not need th stops, and the stops can actually prevent you from getting into gear fully.

[Pain Train79]

^^ thats good info as well. i am looking to make this my next mod.

[nystangkid]

Now...I'm no mechanic...but the way I understand it is...to be able to use the MGW, you need a transmission :dunno:

lol yeah, they'll be put in together

[Cobra4me]

great job torch here is the sticky

[TorchRed04GT]

cool, thanks

[buxton11]

is a shorthrow shifter worth the money?

[TorchRed04GT]

is a shorthrow shifter worth the money?

Yea it is worth it. It will be a night and day difference.