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mattpatt 06-03-2012 04:19 PM

PRO 5.0 or Steeda Triax w. TKO600
 
I have the stock shifter in my ~new SPF cobra (#3033). I have the Jordan standard length handle. The tranny is a TKO600. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Pro 5.0 or Steeda Triax. I've read lots of comparisons - seems like a lot of people really like both.

Anyone tried either of these with a TKO 600? And with the Jordan (I'd like to use the Jordan again)? Any info on changes in handle locations from the stock shifter? How about throw? Any other distinguishing features that would help with the decision?

thx

Matt

fordracing65 06-03-2012 04:44 PM

I vote for the Pro 5.0, I had one and loved it, the Pro is just a strudy design, and shift quality was excellent, the attention to detail is better than the steeda.

blykins 06-03-2012 04:47 PM

Steeda Tri-Ax gets my vote.

The Pro 5.0 shifters are really transmission dependent. They work extremely well with T5's, T-45's, and 3650's. On the bigger boxes, they seem a little notchy.

fordracing65 06-03-2012 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blykins (Post 1193668)
Steeda Tri-Ax gets my vote.

The Pro 5.0 shifters are really transmission dependent. They work extremely well with T5's, T-45's, and 3650's. On the bigger boxes, they seem a little notchy.

I had it with a T5.

JDwithSC 06-03-2012 05:55 PM

I'm very pleased with the Pro 5.0 with my TKO600 -- it felt much better than stock. I also briefly had a T5 with the Steeda in a blown Mustang and liked it, too, but I found a Pro 5.0 at a good price. Either way, it will feel better, but third gear still can be tricky -- the TKO600 is just never going to shift like a Honda S2000.

jeffgrice 06-04-2012 03:33 AM

I would suggest you investigate the MGW shifter. It is adjustable and in many experts opionion a superior product.

Jeff

mattpatt 06-04-2012 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffgrice (Post 1193753)
I would suggest you investigate the MGW shifter. It is adjustable and in many experts opionion a superior product.

Jeff



Anyone try the MGW with the TKO600 (and Jordan handle)?

thx

Matt

jeffgrice 06-05-2012 04:43 AM

Matt, I had researched the shifters referenced. Actually found few SPF owners who have used the MGW. But there are some on CC and others using it with non-SPFs. There are many Factory Five guys who are using the MGW.

One of my research points was to ask Dennis Olthoff for his recommendation. Hands-down he said the MGW was his preference. My discussion was based on using with T56.

Jeff

blykins 06-05-2012 04:46 AM

IMO, every shifter has its "preferred" trans. I like the MGW in a T-56 as well, just like the Pro 5.0 in a T5/T45. My vote still goes to the Tri-Ax in a TKO 500/600.

jeffgrice 06-06-2012 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blykins (Post 1193957)
IMO, every shifter has its "preferred" trans. I like the MGW in a T-56 as well, just like the Pro 5.0 in a T5/T45. My vote still goes to the Tri-Ax in a TKO 500/600.

Good point...and to be very clear my research was based on T56. Tri-Ax is definitely a very nice unit!

Jeff

PANAVIA 06-13-2012 02:36 AM

I personally like the TriAx - it is a nicely made unit , and does the job well on a big box, - I use them on my T56s in both cars .

Phantom0317 10-30-2012 07:14 PM

Fellas, is the steeda tri ax easy to install in an SPF with a TKO-600 from inside the car or would I have to remove the transmission to fit it? Any insight would be great!
Thanks,
Tim

JLip 10-31-2012 12:57 AM

I just put a PRO-5 in my SPF/TKO6oo and real, really like it. It was tight on installing but was able to get it in without removing the tranny. Keep in mind, my only reference point is the stock shifter and recommendations from 3 other gear heads that have Cobra's in my area.

GLS-BDR226 10-31-2012 06:22 AM

I have a Steeda in my Astro A5. Works great. Very smooth and solid.

Dimis 10-31-2012 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phantom0317 (Post 1217178)
Fellas, is the steeda tri ax easy to install in an SPF with a TKO-600 from inside the car or would I have to remove the transmission to fit it? Any insight would be great!
Thanks,
Tim

I suspect you could do it by just removing the tunnel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blykins (Post 1193668)
Steeda Tri-Ax gets my vote.

For the record, I bought the steeda tri-ax.
Why? Simple, because the man said so. :cool:


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