which shifter is the best? I like the old Ripper, but I heard they changed them(no adjustable stops). What do ya'll recommend. If you recommend the Pro 5.0 where can I get one. Thanks.

Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 84k miles.

 

I have a B&M on my T56 and eventually took out the shift stops (they are redundant, and mine worked their way in too far and prevented me from engaging 2nd, 4th, and 6th). If I had to do it over again, i would probably try one of the Hurst units that is designed to use the factor lever. The B&M shifts nice, but is very loud and noisy with whining sounds... You get use to it, but sometimes it would be nice to have a "stock" sounding shifter.

 

the shifter shouldn't make any noise if you have it installed correctly man! I've installed many, only I never get to drive the car more than a few blocks, so I don't really know which one "feels" the best. I liked the Ripper I put in my friends RS(no noise from it.), I liked the Hurst I installed in a Fox body 5.0. Never driven/installed a Pro5.0. Just trying to get some more input. Thanks guys.

Anthony

p.s no flame intended at all.
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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 84k miles.

[This message has been edited by Ragin'87 (edited November 16, 2001).]

 

I'm quite pleased with the Ripper. The shifts are firm. No adjustable stops. No noise that I'm aware of. The fact that the stock boot and **** fit were a plus for me personally.

JamesC

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I'm pleased w/ it being the cheapes of the lot. Now I just need some damn money.


Anthony

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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 84k miles.

 

PR0 5.0. If you've ever had a problem with the 2nd to 3rd shift, this should cure it. It has a springloaded offset shift mechanism and adjustable shift stops. With my TKO, it is notchy, and that's the best part.

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355 c.i.
Dart 180 Heads
Lunati 224/224 cam
Harland Sharp 1.5 rockers
Performer RPM Manifold
Holley 600 cfm double pumper
Hooker Super Competition Headers
Flowmaster Exhaust
Competition Engineering Sub-frame connectors
Tremec TKO
Pro 5.0 Shifter
GM posi 3.42 rear
Hurst Roll Control
13.9@102

 

I like my Hurst competition plus on my T5. I think they'll all be good, I just like Hurst's history.

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84 Z28 L69. 5 speed with 3.73 posi (broken)Ported heads, intake, 10:1 comp. 230/230 .480 lift cam @.050" w/108 LSA

Triumph Spitfire SCCA roadracer. 1.1 liter 4cyl w/ 14:1 comp.
Outcorners anything!

 

TPI Guy, where'd you get your Pro 5.0 I'm trying to compare price and availablity on the various shifters.



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previous ride: 87 Camaro LT
350, A4.Comp Cams 268H, Edelbrock Preformer intake, Hedman Headers and y-pipe, gutted cat, No AIR/smog pump. 14x3" Open element K&N, Q-jet w/ D hanger and DA rods, adjusted AV spring tension and quick can.

Current ride: 1992 Camaro RS, K&N, Flowmaster, 305, T5, Black, T-tops, 84k miles.

 

he probably got his direct from Fortes. i dont know how much they charge but this is the cheapest i can find them for.
http://www.gearsareus.com/shifters.htm

 

for T-56's or what?


this is a great post, my exact question...

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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Custom Alarm. Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
Go|)Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass.
Here's My Audio Install!

"Honda's FOR ME TO POOP ON!" -Triumph...

 

Yeah, it was Forte's. If you want more info, try here:
http://www.pro-50.com/
I bought it on the suggestion of a friend and this ad:
Pro - 5.0's Power Tower Shifter
What the cheaper Copy-Cats DON'T tell you about "their" Shifter...
-Aluminum handle (not as strong as PRO - 5.0 Steel Handle)
-Soft metal gear selector (not as strong as the PRO - 5.0)
-Lightweight aluminum stop housing (not steel and not as strong as the PRO - 5.0)

****Remember the ten dollars you save on that "Quack" look-alike shifter won't go far toward your next transmission rebuild!****


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355 c.i.
Dart 180 Heads
Lunati 224/224 cam
Harland Sharp 1.5 rockers
Performer RPM Manifold
Holley 600 cfm double pumper
Hooker Super Competition Headers
Flowmaster Exhaust
Competition Engineering Sub-frame connectors
Tremec TKO
Pro 5.0 Shifter
GM posi 3.42 rear
Hurst Roll Control
13.9@102

 

I have the Pro 5.0 with my T56 and I love it. It comes with about 1.5" of thread on the stick, therefore you can cut off about an inch to make the throw shorter. I did that to mine and I love it. It has a rock solid feel to it. I think I got mine from www.tbyrnemotorsports.com but I'm not positive. I can't compare it to other shifters since I've never felt them but from what I gathered when I was asking around, the Pro 5.0 is the best.

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1991 Z28 - 350 TPI, T56, McLeod street clutch, LT4 pressure plate, Pro 5.0 shifter, ported plenum & runners, AFPR, Hooker shorty headers w/o AIR, Flowmaster muffler, homeade ram-air, SSM subframe connectors, Kenny Brown STB, Global West steering box brace, Steve Spohn adjustable torque arm and T56 crossmember