shifter knob change

[jjrho]

hi, i got a mgw shifter and haven't put it on yet…. how does the orin. ball knob come off ? is there some hex nut below the leather boot?

does the mgw just fit over some oem thread on the shifter ?

tnx,

jR

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[redrichard]

Scan 150720002.pdfScan 150720003.pdf There are 2 jam nuts hidden under the boot 3/4" and 5/8" if memory serves, my MGW came with install instructions. I will look for them and post if available.

[redrichard]

Hope this helps trans should be the same as a Gen IV except for internal gearing.

[jjrho]

wow…tnx for the pdf..i had NO idea…i didn't get the directions and i had no idea how to take the oem off either….

i'll reread and try this weekend….

gonna finally get the leaked out front shock replaced at the dealer tomorrow…


tnx again,

james R
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[redrichard]

IMG_0229.jpg Pic of MGW shifter now that cover is off and waxing has begun.

[jjrho]

well, i was able to easily take off the original shifter knob but mine did come with additional instruction which i think was meant for gen4 shifter shaft i think 'cause it didn't make any sense….

i was just able to thread the mgw on the gen5 shaft and luckily the locking nut was positioned such that the shift pattern on top aligned perfectly when i hand tightened it down….

The mgw did have a hex bolt toward the front and i did tighten it but didn't want to make it so tight that i destroy the thread of the oem shaft…. just in case i have to put on the oem ball shifter knob…

It's DEFINITELY shorter throw…. will drive it and see how i like it….

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[Bruce]

well, i was able to easily take off the original shifter knob but mine did come with additional instruction which i think was meant for gen4 shifter shaft i think 'cause it didn't make any sense….

i was just able to thread the mgw on the gen5 shaft and luckily the locking nut was positioned such that the shift pattern on top aligned perfectly when i hand tightened it down….

The mgw did have a hex bolt toward the front and i did tighten it but didn't want to make it so tight that i destroy the thread of the oem shaft…. just in case i have to put on the oem ball shifter knob…

It's DEFINITELY shorter throw…. will drive it and see how i like it….

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Hi James, I had the very same MGW knob on my Gen4 and I had the knob on with and then without the locknut. I prefer not using the locknut as it would allow me to turn the know down more, I then used locktite to secure the knob which never moved for the 3 years I had the car since the knob install.

[jjrho]

hey bruce, long time no see…
anyway, i see what you are saying…if i remove the locknut, i could just thread the mgw all the way down, until the shaft hits the top of the shifter knob and use loctight to hold it in the right direction…. well, i think i got about half way to the top and it stopped due to the locknut hitting the bottom of the mgw and at that point, i was still about an inch lower in height than the oem ball and it felt pre good and my hand wasn't hitting anything in front/dash etc. so i left it at that but i see your point, i could get to be even a shorter shifter than where i had left it…. hum…
i may play with it more later….

tnx for your input,

btw ,are u thinking of the arrow cpm ? i'm thinking about it….

james R
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[Bruce]

hey bruce, long time no see…
anyway, i see what you are saying…if i remove the locknut, i could just thread the mgw all the way down, until the shaft hits the top of the shifter knob and use loctight to hold it in the right direction…. well, i think i got about half way to the top and it stopped due to the locknut hitting the bottom of the mgw and at that point, i was still about an inch lower in height than the oem ball and it felt pre good and my hand wasn't hitting anything in front/dash etc. so i left it at that but i see your point, i could get to be even a shorter shifter than where i had left it…. hum…
i may play with it more later….

tnx for your input,

btw ,are u thinking of the arrow cpm ? i'm thinking about it….

james R
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I've got the HP Tuner already but have not messed with it yet. Trying to decide on the headers before starting the whole modding process. Or should I just leave the car stock and wait for the ACR???