RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos)
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 5/23/2007 2:10:28 PM
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Leoleo
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COOL!!!! 
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 5/23/2007 5:00:46 PM
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Daniel60
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Taco Bill rules! and is no doubt a class act . Further I like to reiterate that your videos with the new gears was also awesome. My son and I have fun in the Stang too!
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 8/12/2007 6:10:18 PM
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SkyMaster19
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Bill.
I took the plunge today (Sunday) and installed a new in the box MGW shifter I purchased from another forum member. My sincere thanks for your patience, pictoral step by step process, and explanation, boy did it help. Here are some obervations to assist future DIY weekend project specialist:
- MGW included an update kit with a new shifter block and spring (max turrns out now are 10 not 12), bushings, and rubber gasket that goes between the Dynomat and foam gasket. These guys are absolute Pro's!
- When MGW says using a lift facilitates the job, LISTEN. I did it like you did with 2 jack stands, BUT when your 6'1" and 265 it becomes a challenge that left me with a scraped back, a neck that craves Aleive, and a shortage of band aids for all the cuts on my hands.........
- The FWD tran link arm installation was a FPITA. I ended up finger tighting the rear mount of the arm just so I could get the FWD bolt started.
- Having a 10mm deep socket is a must for the back mounting nuts.
Other than the above it went exactly as you described. Took me 4 hrs. (including the required trip for the deep 10mm socket, invariable 15 trips back and forth from under the car to check your descriptions and try different wrench combinations). Incredible difference! I went 6 turns, but I think will go back in 1 turn after being cleared by my orthopedic surgeon LOL......
Thanks again,
Keith
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 8/12/2007 7:33:02 PM
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TacoBill
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ORIGINAL: SkyMaster19
Incredible difference! I went 6 turns, but I think will go back in 1 turn after being cleared by my orthopedic surgeon LOL......
Excellent job Keith!
Yes, I too installed the updated shifter block (but not the rubber insulator) and I have it currently set at 5 turns out.
Thanks for the install tips, I'll update the install thread with the new block and insulator once I get some good pics from a friend's upcoming install.
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 9/19/2007 4:07:11 PM
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luckydawg003
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I noticed you said the mgw gripper ball fits the sae 3/8th shift stalk. From what I read on the mgw site it fits the stock metric 12mm threads. Also the Roush shift balls fit the standard stock 12mm threads. I just found this out the hard way. I ordered my shifter with 3/8th and it wont fit my roush shifter, so now I gotta send it back for the 12mm ones...bummer since I wanted to install it tomorrow on my day off. Guess I'll have to wait another week or two.
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 9/19/2007 4:24:00 PM
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TacoBill
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Sorry LuckyD.
I do have the MGW Gripper and it does thread onto the SAE Standard handle. Even my Hurst ball threads onto the standard handle.
Sounds like something changed down the line or perhaps there's 2 different Gripper knobs?
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 9/19/2007 5:01:58 PM
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mlcrycc
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Hmmm....something must have changed. My MGW Gripper Ball is threaded to match stock...12mm I guess. I had it on my stock shifter. Same threads I ordered on the MGW shifter. Love the Gripper Ball......
Mike
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 9/19/2007 5:09:44 PM
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NJ3
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MGW makes a Gripper knob for both the 12mm and 3/8" threads. It's not on their web site so just call them and tell them which you want. I had a 12mm Gripper knob already so George sold me the 3/8" guts for it so I can use my Gripper on either shaft.
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 12/31/2007 7:58:12 PM
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luckydawg003
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Well I got my mgw shifter a few months ago..just havn't had any time to install it. So I installed it today finally. Went pretty smoothly. Hardest part was getting the trans arm bolt out, then back in. I didn't have a ratchet so I used vice grips and my hands to get it out, pita. I used blue locktite on most of the bolts, as did tacobill. I set mine to 50% shorter throws, which it did do. Stock was 3 inch, now its 1 1/2 inch throws.
< Message edited by luckydawg003 -- 1/2/2008 11:50:30 AM >
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MGW short shifter
14' shorty antenna
5% Limo Tinted windows, front turn signals, rear side markers
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 1/30/2008 5:43:16 PM
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GTTED
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My MGW shifter was delevered yesterday, and thanks to tacobill was installed in two hours! The shifter is everything they said it was. Super smooth, quiet, and zero vibration. Now my problem, between the Vortech and the shifter I think I fried my clutch. Tacobill do you have a tutorial for clutch replacement?
Thanks for all your hard work, Ted.
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 2/11/2008 7:32:52 PM
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Jens07stang
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Thanks so much for posting this up Bill!!! It's priceless. Makes me feel like I can attempt this install. Do you feel the Krytox grease is important to use? And, where did you find it and how much does it cost around? Thanks.
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 3/2/2008 3:18:06 PM
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Jens07stang
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Well, I did the install without the Krytox and it seems fine. MGW gave good directions and video too, so its all good!
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 3/2/2008 4:04:44 PM
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kdrshocker
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mine is in the mail... can't wait until tommrow!
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RE: MGW Shifter Installation (with pics and videos) - 3/10/2008 8:17:04 AM
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TacoBill
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Nothing of significance, but here are a few pics related to 08+ models with Ambient Lighting.
Also, a few pics related to the redesigned Shifter Handle Block and Support Rod Clamp.
Ambient Lighting switch located adjacent to the cupholder
Disconnect the 2 electrical plugs directly under the Ambient Lighting switch prior to removing the top center console
Revised Support Rod Clamp gets installed the same way as the original
Revised Shifter Handle Block gets installed the same way as the original, 2 bolt clamping side for the shift handle, 1 bolt clamping side to the center shifter post.
As the previous design, in static neutral, rotate (clock) the shift handle to center the shift knob within the shifter opening of the center console.
Note: After the re-installation of the leather shifter boot, check to see if the Shifter Block rubs against the edge of the console opening. This condition may cause a reat in the boot. Rotate the Shifter Handle block as necessary to eliminate and riding conditions.
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