[Nichg]

Ya ford removed it in the 13's! Excellent choice in my opinion. If I wanted to drive economical I would have bought a car with a 4 banger lol.

 

[KARgt13]

My shifter issues fixed themselves overnight. Literally. It drove so butter smooth today I swear someone switched the shifter on me. Never ever was that flawless on a trip. Oh well, there is always tomorrow for it to start acting up again.

 

[ddtmoto]

I really like my clutch pedal extension. I am 6 foot and was not happy with the angle of my foot on the gas and brake to get to the clutch correctly. My knee was also into the ignition key a lot. Just tough to find a good everyday seating position. The extension helped a great deal. My seat stays in one place now and my right foot is happier, and I am not bumping the key either. And the energy suspension shifter bracket poly bushing and new trans fluid helped with my shifting....

 

[curtin1991]

There is a TSB on the manual transmission of the v6 mt82 trans . I'm sure it's on the v8 also . Lots of people have been having trouble finding reverse and 1st and 2nd . It's due to the fluid they used (to heavy )
I took mine in yesterday and they checked it out and replaced it . Many others have done the same and it fixed the issue. Under warranty . But in my case they said it didn't , and they are replacing my shifter . ..

 

[tc x 4]

There is a TSB on the manual transmission of the v6 mt82 trans . I'm sure it's on the v8 also . Lots of people have been having trouble finding reverse and 1st and 2nd . It's due to the fluid they used (to heavy )
I took mine in yesterday and they checked it out and replaced it . Many others have done the same and it fixed the issue. Under warranty . But in my case they said it didn't , and they are replacing my shifter . ..

Do you have a # on the TSB.

 

[curtin1991]

I do not i just mentioned it to the ford dealer. But I also pulled it up on a site
Alldatadiy.com I think.

 

[KARgt13]

Ford results under Recalls & TSBs | AutoMD

I believe it's the first one about the powertrain. Also included all the others as well.

*Actually if you look further there are several powertrain ones about shifting issues including clutch bolts and stuff like that

 

[Boriqua0703]

Well I'm glad I know that now but still annoys the crap out of me

 

[Joyride]

Just installed my MGW shifter yesterday and went on a 100 mile trip. Defiantly stiffer and shorter than stock. I was expecting the shifter o make going into gears smoother and easier than stock but instead, I have to give a more push and it feels like I'm hurting the gears. Is this how it is supposed to feel like?

 

[tc x 4]

Just installed my MGW shifter yesterday and went on a 100 mile trip. Defiantly stiffer and shorter than stock. I was expecting the shifter o make going into gears smoother and easier than stock but instead, I have to give a more push and it feels like I'm hurting the gears. Is this how it is supposed to feel like?

Thank you, you just saved me $400. I'll be buying the bracket and see if that solves the problem, I love the feel of the stock shifter.

 

[DWC_SmOziLLa]

Just installed my MGW shifter yesterday and went on a 100 mile trip. Defiantly stiffer and shorter than stock. I was expecting the shifter o make going into gears smoother and easier than stock but instead, I have to give a more push and it feels like I'm hurting the gears. Is this how it is supposed to feel like?

It's supposed to take more effort to ensure positive gear changes and fewer missed shifts. I love the heavy mechanical feel of the MGW. You actually know your shifting and are 100% confident in what gear your shifting to. Your not hurting the gears, things will loosen up slightly. By far the most quality engineered shifter on the market. You'll fall in love with it or you'll have no problem reselling it. Good luck!

 

[ThinBlueLine]

Just put my pedal extension in yesterday and with the MGW paired with it it has become so much more fun to drive. FYI, my heat gun saved my fingers lol.

 

[KARgt13]

Just put my pedal extension in yesterday and with the MGW paired with it it has become so much more fun to drive. FYI, my heat gun saved my fingers lol.

Can you elaborate on what the benefits of the extension are?

 

[ThinBlueLine]

Can you elaborate on what the benefits of the extension are?

Well for me I was having to sit so close to the steering wheel to get the clutch to the floor that my knees would hit the dash getting in and out and I felt cramped. This allows you to sit exponentially farther back but still have the guaranteed clutch engagement when hammering through the gears. All in all what the MGW and extender do for ME is the guarantee that ill never miss a gear no matter how hard I'm hammering through the gear.

Not to mention sitting that close to the airbag can have it's consequences as well that are worth the 50 bucks to prevent.

 

[KARgt13]

Well for me I was having to sit so close to the steering wheel to get the clutch to the floor that my knees would hit the dash getting in and out and I felt cramped. This allows you to sit exponentially farther back but still have the guaranteed clutch engagement when hammering through the gears. All in all what the MGW and extender do for ME is the guarantee that ill never miss a gear no matter how hard I'm hammering through the gear.

Not to mention sitting that close to the airbag can have it's consequences as well that are worth the 50 bucks to prevent.

Ah. Doesn't sound like a bad idea to get one. I sit kind of close but mostly by choice even though I'm 6'1". I did it once so someone could squeeze in the seat behind me and then just got used to it and find it comfortable minus my knees hitting the keys. Haven't really thought about an airbag breaking my face til now haha.

 

[ThinBlueLine]

Ah. Doesn't sound like a bad idea to get one. I sit kind of close but mostly by choice even though I'm 6'1". I did it once so someone could squeeze in the seat behind me and then just got used to it and find it comfortable minus my knees hitting the keys. Haven't really thought about an airbag breaking my face til now haha.

Just to make your decision easier I knew a girl in high school that lost her eye from sitting to close to an airbag. Popped it right out

 

[IanM]

It's supposed to take more effort to ensure positive gear changes and fewer missed shifts. I love the heavy mechanical feel of the MGW. You actually know your shifting and are 100% confident in what gear your shifting to. Your not hurting the gears, things will loosen up slightly. By far the most quality engineered shifter on the market. You'll fall in love with it or you'll have no problem reselling it. Good luck!

+1000

The MGW is amazing, I love mine, it's how the shifter SHOULD feel. I don't regret spending the time and money on installing it.

 

[gtstyles2]

This has been a work in progress for a few months now, and I believe I've finally found the correct combination of things to make my shifting problems a thing of the past.

I had issues changing gears, gears not engaging, and with finding the correct gears. To fully disclose, this is my first 6-speed manual car I've owned, though I've owned manuals for many years & learned to drive on a 4-speed manual Mustang. This MT-82 has been particularly difficult to learn and get good with, partially because I only drive it on nicer days, so I have not had thousands of miles to get used to it.

The changes made have made a tremendous difference in the experience though. I've added or done the following

1. Redline Synthetic fluid change.

2. New Shifter

I removed the stock setup and replaced the shifter, bushings, and all the goodies with an MGW setup. Far and above the best money ever spent here, the engineering and quality are 2nd to none.

3. Changed the clutch pedal height/depth.

I bought a clutch pedal extension. Mustang Pedal Extension link to Bondra Performance Engineering I thought this was ridiculous at first and it damaged my pride a bit thinking that maybe I was too short to drive my own car...and causing a few jabs from friends at my expense.
At 5'10", I found myself sitting way too close to the steering wheel so I could get the clutch all the way in while accelerating, making me uncomfortable, not to mention I was kicking the door panels every time I got out. This simple little thing saves all that, and aligns the pedals as they SHOULD be, giving an offset for the pedals that I think they should have had from the factory.

Now when I drive, no issues, the clutch pedal goes all the way down, and I can smoothly & accurately select the next gear.

How is your shifter holding up since the fluid change?? I've been searching like crazy on what's the best choice on the best fluid choice on these MT82s and I cannot find a clear answer :-/ I'm seeing Redline MTL, RP Synchromax, and Amsoil MTG or MTF Synchromesh.... So many choices but they're all completely different... I'm more inclined to Redline MTL and Amsoil MTF Synchromesh and they're not too thick and can work in the cold

 

[IanM]

How is your shifter holding up since the fluid change?? I've been searching like crazy on what's the best choice on the best fluid choice on these MT82s and I cannot find a clear answer :-/ I'm seeing Redline MTL, RP Synchromax, and Amsoil MTG or MTF Synchromesh.... So many choices but they're all completely different... I'm more inclined to Redline MTL and Amsoil MTF Synchromesh and they're not too thick and can work in the cold

I took it out yesterday and drove it for the first time in maybe a month, since the weather has been crap here, and I put maybe 50 miles on it. Shifting was great, even when it was cold, shifting was noticibly better. the 1st to 2nd shift was still a bit stiff, but it did engage fine. Once it was warm, that problem went away and it was fun fun fun all the way. The transmission also whined a lot less than it did before, noticible difference there i'd say, and the Redline MTL meets Ford specs, so i'll stick with it from here on out.

To answer your fluid question, it's getting better the more I drive it, and the warmer the fluid is, and the warmer it gets outside, the better it is.

I scoured the internet and forums about the fluid choice until I chose the Redline MTL fluid. I don't know what kind of crap Ford put into that transmission, but what came out was disgusting and smelled like hydraulic fluid.
Redline MTL fluid is as close as you're going to get to being OEM spec, but is a huge improvement over the OEM fill.
I found another site that referenced lab test sheets, materials, and the actual numbers comparing all of the competitors in an independant study. I don't have the links, and have looked for a half hour...and can't find it. In the end, this was the clear winner over all of the other big names.

 

[gtstyles2]

I took it out yesterday and drove it for the first time in maybe a month, since the weather has been crap here, and I put maybe 50 miles on it. Shifting was great, even when it was cold, shifting was noticibly better. the 1st to 2nd shift was still a bit stiff, but it did engage fine. Once it was warm, that problem went away and it was fun fun fun all the way. The transmission also whined a lot less than it did before, noticible difference there i'd say, and the Redline MTL meets Ford specs, so i'll stick with it from here on out.

To answer your fluid question, it's getting better the more I drive it, and the warmer the fluid is, and the warmer it gets outside, the better it is.

I scoured the internet and forums about the fluid choice until I chose the Redline MTL fluid. I don't know what kind of crap Ford put into that transmission, but what came out was disgusting and smelled like hydraulic fluid.
Redline MTL fluid is as close as you're going to get to being OEM spec, but is a huge improvement over the OEM fill.
I found another site that referenced lab test sheets, materials, and the actual numbers comparing all of the competitors in an independant study. I don't have the links, and have looked for a half hour...and can't find it. In the end, this was the clear winner over all of the other big names.

Thanks for the info, it looks like MTL is the winner from everything I read... I was thinking about doing the TSB dual clutch fluid but that would mean I would have to remove my Barton shifter and let Ford touch my car... I don't want them even touching my car... I took it in for the 1st free oil change and they put in 6 qts... Never again... My trans isn't really that bad, but I want my drivetrain to be bulletproof for the Spring, just did the rear lca's and relo bracket last night and in April I'm taking it to the performance shop to upgrade my gears 3.31 to 3.73