Short-throw shifter + low-profile ball = MAX FUN!

[analogdesigner]

I finally installed my short-throw shifter today (25% less throw). I also used my low-profile shifter ball (15% less throw) www.gtsaver.com. I really like the feel of this, as it's almost half (about 63%) of the distance compared to the stock setup. The gear shift changes are quick and "clean." Sometimes I used to get a little bit of "gear clunk" when going into second, which is now gone. Now that the time constants are shorter between shifts, it seems to make my transmission much happier! This is a highly recommended setup. Installing the low-profile shift ball is easy, just a few minutes, however, the short-throw shifter takes considerable time and patience.






MPEG video to come soon!

Jay
www.gtsaver.com

[BlackICE]

Jay, to install Ford's short-throw shifter did you use the special shift alignment tools, or just trial and error?

BlackICE

[analogdesigner]

BlackICE,

The alignment tools are not needed because the new shifter's reference points are in the same location as the stock unit. This was by design (at least it should of been).

This was worth the wait (it's the "cat's ass"). I have to go cruising in the AM and I will try to make an MPEG movie if I can get Gayle to hold the camera for me!

Jay

Jay, to install Ford's short-throw shifter did you use the special shift alignment tools, or just trial and error?

BlackICE

[abolfaz]

Video?

[analogdesigner]

Video?

This is a short video of a quick test using my low-profile shifter ball with short-throw shifter. This is almost 40% less throw over the stock setup.

FLASH VERSION:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/da8b42df-e49f-407d-973b-91727e2821ae.htm

WINDOWS MEDIA VERSION:
http://videos.streetfire.net/video/wm/da8b42df-e49f-407d-973b-91727e2821ae.htm

Jay
www.gtsaver.com

https://www.shop.gtsaver.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=5&categoryId=3

[ViperJoe]

This is almost 40% less throw over the stock setup.

The website indicates a 15% reduction. Which is correct?

[FlorIdaho Chris]

The website indicates a 15% reduction. Which is correct?

15% is just with the shift ball. The 40% reduction came from the shift ball AND the short shift kit.