Drivetrain Shifters and Components

MGW

Race Spec Short-Throw Shifter

$519.00

SKU: MGW-MT82-RACE

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Overview

The MGW Race Spec is a short-throw shifter designed for MT-82 equipped Mustangs. It offers a no-compromises solution for both competition racing and daily driving. The shifter features solid mounting to the transmission via billet strut arms and a solid linkage rod for a direct feel.
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The MGW Race Spec shifter is engineered to provide a superior shifting experience for MT-82 equipped Ford Mustangs. This shifter offers a no-compromises approach, excelling in the demanding conditions of competition racing while maintaining excellent street manners for daily drivers. Its construction features solid mounting to the transmission using billet strut arms and a solid linkage rod, delivering a true "top loader" feel with every shift. This design provides a significantly more direct and positive connection to the transmission. The shifter is available with two throw options: Standard and X-SPEC. The X-SPEC model offers up to a 25% reduction in shift throw compared to the stock shifter. Additionally, a Low Profile handle option can be selected with either the Standard or X-SPEC shifter for even greater throw reduction. The table below details the specific throw reductions: * Standard/Standard: 15% reduction * Standard/Low Profile: 19% reduction * X-SPEC/Standard: 21% reduction * X-SPEC/Low Profile: 25% reduction An updated design for 2016 and later models makes the shifter more compact, allowing it to fit inside the car's oval cutout fully assembled. This streamlined design saves approximately 30 minutes during installation. MGW emphasizes the importance of completing a specific setting procedure, outlined in their installation videos, to ensure proper shifter function. Failure to follow these instructions will result in the shifter not functioning correctly.

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BrandMGW
Part NumberMGW-MT82-RACE
CategoryDrivetrain

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