The SR Performance short throw shifter we have here is for any 1983 to early 2001 V8s,
as well as any '94 to '04 V6 Mustang with either a T-5 or a T-45 manual transmission.
So the SR Performance short throw shifter is for any T-5 or 45 transmission I just mentioned,
who might be looking to shed time off of their quarter-mile, all while nearly eliminating
any gear misses to improve the driving experience overall.
This particular short throw shifter from SR is going to be on the entry-level side of
things, so it'll be coming in at just south of the $100 mark.
Since the early-model Mustangs don't really require too much work to get a job done, I'll
be giving it a one out of three wrenches on our difficulty meter for the installation.
We'll touch more on that later on.
Now, for the guys out there who aren't really too sure what exactly the benefits and functionalities
of a short throw shifter are, let me explain it to you in a nutshell.
So basically, swapping out your factory shifter for a shorter option like the one we have
here will cut down on the amount of time between shifts, making for a more efficient gear change.
Now, that might not sound like a hugely impactful thing.
But of course, when it comes to the quarter-mile stretch, every 10th of a second counts, and
this can definitely help.
Changing for a more accurate and precise gear shift can definitely improve the driving experience.
When you're working with a factory shifter, one of the issues you might be having is hitting
the wall between first and third gear, for example, when shifting out of second.
Now, if that happens to you a lot and you're constantly missing those gears, a short throw
shifter can help eliminate that, because well the shorter distance between gears, it'll
snap right in without any hindrance.
When you're shopping around for a shifter replacement, you'll notice there are tons
of different options out there for your T-5 or T-45 manual transmission.
What I mean by that is there's a ton of pricing differences of course, there's a ton of construction
differences, and a ton of differences in shifter reduction.
Now, obviously, it comes down to whether or not you'll be beating on your shifter more
times than not, if you're going to the track.
If it's a daily driver, your application definitely should come into play.
If you find yourself going to track a lot, or at least more frequently than the average
Joe, you're probably going to want to look for a higher construction and maybe even a
bigger shift reduction.
Now, if that's the case, I would definitely recommend the B&M Pro Ripper, which comes
in at a 35% shifter reduction, one of the most offered on the site.
If you're just running a daily driver or a weekend warrior and you just want to change
up the driving experience, something like this one with an entry-level price tag like
the SR Performance would definitely come in handy and make the difference without having
to spend the big bucks on something that's more built for an advanced driver.
One of the small details I want to point out that not every shifter on the market will
offer is adjustability.
The SR Performance one here has two bolts in the shaft here, and two more up top.
You could basically adjust exactly where the shifter sits, as far as the angle.
If you sit back in your seat more, you can angle it off backwards.
If you sit up closer, angle it forwards.
Or you can straighten it out a little bit for a straight up and down shifting experience.
Really, nothing too crazy here, but it does add just to the quality of the construction
and adjustability is always good if you like to customize the interior feel.
Now, the materials and construction actually differ depending on the part of the shifter
we're talking about.
So for your T-5, T-45 trans, you'll be looking at some billet aluminum up top for the collar,
which actually gives it some strength up top with also some weight reduction.
Toward the bottom, you actually get a cast aluminum, which gives it a sturdy base for
the guys out there who are really testing the strength of their shifter and trans.
As I mentioned earlier, this is a more entry-level option, coming in at about the $70 mark.
Definitely, a very, very affordable mod I would highly recommend doing right out of
the gate.
Now, if you're just looking for a couple of little mods here and there to improve the
driving experience, this is a great way to do it with an easy install.
However, if you're looking for the more premium options, you can spend upwards of $300 or
more.
It all comes down to exactly what you're looking for in your experience and how much you're
planning on beating on your shifter.
As far as the installation is concerned, I did mention up front that it will get a one
out of three wrenches on our difficulty meter.
All you'll need is about an hour's worth of time from start to finish, maybe even a little
less, and I'd say a ratchet and socket set should do the trick, maybe a few extensions
to get down in the hard to reach areas.
The first thing you want to do is of course remove your factory shift knob, and then the
shifter bezel around the shifter area.
Once that's taken care of, you can then remove the leather shifter boot, and then the bolt
holding onto the shaft.
Once that's out of the way, you can then take care of the rubber boot underneath the leather,
which is typically stapled to a piece of metal trim.
Once that's taken care of, there is literally four bolts holding the factory shifter to
your transmission, one in each corner of the shifter's base.
Once you remove those bolts, it's a matter of just swapping in the SR Performance short
throw.
Now, right out of the box, you'll have to assemble the shifter shaft, like I have here
on the table with me.
You could of course do that outside of the car or inside, whichever makes it easier for
you.
If you want to do it inside the car, it might make it easier to adjust it then and there
without having to put everything back together, feel some driving experience, and then hop
back in and redo all of it.
So with that said, assemble it, I would say, inside the car just to get some adjustability
going before you get everything said and done.
There's a couple of bolts on each side.
I would recommend what you basically want to do is use some basic hand tools I mentioned
earlier to adjust these to the point where they're not actually touching the shifter
shaft in each gear.
That way, when you're beating on it a lot, you won't have to worry about doing some damage
to the bolts and hardware already built into the shifter material.
With that said and done, you're good to go.
You can put everything back together in the reverse order, after you make your adjustments
to your customization, and then of course get back on the road and see how it feels.
Well, that just about wraps everything up here.
So if you're the owner of a T-5 or T-45 transmission in an '83 to early '01 V8, or a '94 to '04
V6, you might want to check out the SR Performance short throw shifter, which of course is available
right here at americanmuscle.com.
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