TKO600 Shifter

[rsimoes]

From my understanding, the new TKO600's come with a short throw shifter made by Hurst.

Is there any advantage or disadvantage is swapping the shifter to a Steeda short throw shifter? (i.e. shorter throw than the Hurst? Smoother or notchier? Easier or more difficult to engage gears in high speed shifts?)

Has anyone done this? What are your findings

[Jimi G]

The Steeda has a 33% shorter throw than the stock Hurst shifter and it does feel smoother during shifts. jimig@standardtransmission.com

[RodgerH]

Originally Posted by Jimi G

The Steeda has a 33% shorter throw than the stock Hurst shifter and it does feel smoother during shifts.

This one?

http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...ter_tremec.php


Would you reverse the handle and install this on the rearmost position on the transmission? Can you use the traditional long Ford-style handle?

Any truth to Steeda's claim that this shifter makes it easier to find 3rd? That would definitely be a blessing!

Rodger

[CobraEd]

My son has an 03 Cobra Mustang with a T-56 (6 speed). We replaced the stock shifter with a Hurst unit and now the throws are significantly shorter and crisper. Not sure what it came with, but it was not short throw. the T-56 is Tremec.

[Cashburn]

Best aftermarket shifter out there is: http://www.mgwltd.com/mustang_shifter.shtml



To truly take advantage of these you need to opt for a mid-shift positing and maintain a short handle.

[Jimi G]

Originally Posted by RodgerH

This one?
Attachment 12302
http://www.steeda.com/products/steed...ter_tremec.php


Would you reverse the handle and install this on the rearmost position on the transmission? Can you use the traditional long Ford-style handle?

Any truth to Steeda's claim that this shifter makes it easier to find 3rd? That would definitely be a blessing!

Rodger

The rear most shift postion seems to work best in the Cobra's so I would flip the stick for that, as for the traditional long style handle you should be able to use it, you just might have to adjust the mounting holes a little bit. Steeda designed the shifter gates slightly different so it is a more positive feel going into 3rd gear, which makes it easier to find 3rd. jimig@standardtransmission.com

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by Jimi G

you just might have to adjust the mounting holes a little bit

What do you mean by this? How is this done?

[Jimi G]

Originally Posted by rsimoes

What do you mean by this? How is this done?

I was refering to the shifter stick holes, you might have to adjust the mounting holes a little. If you were refering to the knob I am sure they offer several thread options on there set ups. jimig@standardtransmission.com

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by Jimi G

I was refering to the shifter stick holes, you might have to adjust the mounting holes a little. If you were refering to the knob I am sure they offer several thread options on there set ups. jimig@standardtransmission.com

I will be using the shifter lever supplied by Kirkham, which is the original style. I don't understand how you can adjust holes. Will the holes not lign up with the old style shift lever? Will they need to be elongated or new holes drilled in? If that's the case, it would be much easier to just leave the stock Hurst shifter in place. . . .

[Burgs]

You may have to adjust the holes on the original style shift lever with the std Hurst shifter anyways. Don't be afraid to grab a drill and go to the next size up.

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by Burgs

You may have to adjust the holes on the original style shift lever with the std Hurst shifter anyways. Don't be afraid to grab a drill and go to the next size up.

I have no problem making the holes bigger, but if I have to "rig it" elongate holes, etc, to make it work, that's not good. The last thing I need is a shift lever coming lose in a quick shift, missing the gear and blowing something up. That's why I want to better understand what adjustments are needed. . ..

[blykins]

That's what I had to do with mine.

I'm using an original style shift lever from Finish Line. The holes were too small...had to drill them out to accept the bolts from the TKO shifter.

Pick up a tool and do something by yourself Rob. It's gratifying. I guess I'm a poor boy....so I have to figure out how to do stuff by myself....instead of just throwing cash/checks at somebody.

[rsimoes]

Originally Posted by blykins

That's what I had to do with mine.

I'm using an original style shift lever from Finish Line. The holes were too small...had to drill them out to accept the bolts from the TKO shifter.

Pick up a tool and do something by yourself Rob. It's gratifying. I guess I'm a poor boy....so I have to figure out how to do stuff by myself....instead of just throwing cash/checks at somebody.

I love to do my own work, but I won't get the car here until it is done. It will have to have a shifter.

[blykins]

It's a simple fix....just drill the holes out. You should be able a 427 shifter handle to any aftermarket shifter. I think you're working with the Kirkham boys, right? They should be able to figure it out. I'm sure they've done plenty.