Note: Coupon codes cannot be applied to this product. When uploading a photo, always give context. Don't downvote a post or comment simply because you disagree with it or don't like it. I would definitely recommend this to someone that plans on taking their car to the track, but for a daily driver only, not sure if I would do it. The shifter bushing made a big difference in the feel and rigidity of the stock shifter.
Some people whack off that whole lower section of the bushing, but that seems drastic. Because I am running an aftermarket shifter, I am not sure which one of your posted options to do. I didn't do any hard launches or try to break the rear end loose at all since I was just getting used to it, will report back later on that. I have to go to a shop to get this done because I don't even have a driveway to do this own my own so I am hoping to do this just once. Lubed it up and used a couple pieces of 1x3 and C clamp, went right in.
Throw in a proper short throw shifter and don't look back. You may have to disassemble the mount which is not harder if you want to be able to place it easily. Changing the springs after the fact isn't too difficult since it's a top-loaded unit but you still have to pull the center console, which takes about 10 minutes. The entire car feels like it should have from the factory shifting wise. Unless it becomes a frequent issue, it most likely is just a defective part. I take my car to the drag strip a lot mind you and I'd occasionally miss 3rd gear, but not anymore! The bushing might be a good idea for track days but for all round use in the V6 it's not the best.
Because the V8's do not have this vibration issue I imagine those setups can tolerate the increased stiffness this bushing provides. These seem like easy installs, relatively cheap, and I have seen nothing but praise from them in reviews. A Mustang is and always will be the better choice over a Camaro in terms of value, but that's not an excuse to ignore Rule 1. As an experiment I ran the original trans fluid at my last track day. I'll have to drive around more and decide further if this made any significant sort of difference or if it's all in my head haha. Because it's longer, it protrudes past the actual bushing, making contact with the edge of the trans cross member, whereas the other are flush with the edge of the bushing. For someone better able to access the components I would imagine that 4 hours would be quite reasonable or, if you had a buddy to help you from inside the car, 3 hours.
Maybe it's just me but I think the car feels much better since the install. So the final outcome will vary alot. I also have the Ford Racing shifter and shifter bracket, this bushing has also improved the action when going into reverse. If you were not doing a full shifter assembly replacement like a Barton Hybrid 3 or Steeda Triaxle I assume you'd notice a big change. It is also quieter in the cabin.
The reason that I did not give it a five star rating is the vibration that this added to my ride. This is how it's supposed to feel. The steeda trans mount did exactly what was stated, im happy with my purchase, thanks American muscle for the quick delivery and great prices. Shifter bracket takes care of this or no? Yeah I remember reading that post. Fitment: 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour March 19, 2019 Improved feel Install was easy with supplied lube. I think that would be the best of both worlds. Going by the inconsistent results of this bushing and given that he only wants to do this once, the sure way is to hack the whole thing.
The grease provided does not make the bushing insert well, use your own. Our polyurethane manual Transmission Mount Bushing helps reduces transmission movement, so it helps keep the shifter aligned with the Getrag 6 speed transmission, and reduces any chance of missed shifts. It makes the entire shifter shake. Air makes a terrible bushing material, by the way. This is the first time I've ever done anything suspension wise to my car, David Steeda helped out greatly with all my questions as well as getting me setup with an install at their Pompano location with a tour of some badass shop cars and their facility.
When you take the ~40% reduction in shift throws and combine it with the confidence you get behind a Blowfish Bracket, the results are purely awesome. The contact number for them is 210-887-7615 and you can check out their work also on Facebook. The clutch cable from the factory was made from plastic, which expands when hot and can cause the clutch to malfunction--especially while racing--more often than not this would result in the clutch sticking to the floor. Some people seem to like the rigid feel that the center piece gives you. All of the rebuild work goes through our sister company Texas Motorsports. If I didn't know it was in there, I'd have just thought wow my trans feels better. Now that those parts are in place, a fresh transmission should hold up fairly well as long as the clutch is properly bled of air before driving it hard.
Recommend a rag and a big pair of channel locks to kinda just squeeze it flush. Go down to post 23. The combination of the Barton Shifter and Blowfish Bracket allowed our Product Specialist, Bill Tumas, to power our project car through the 1320 foot marker at a best of 11. Yes, installation was a bit of a pain I'm a big guy with big arms. Installation Time: Less than 1 Hour September 23, 2018 Mt 82 bushing insert Well it took no time at all to install, i did notice a little bit more noise, cant honestly say i feel any difference in vibration in vehicle like others have stated, i didnt drill any holes like others suggest, i feel if your taking it from stock and trying to upgrade into race car handling or power expect it to be different,once you upgrade any rubber bushing to a stiffer product expect more noice thru vehicle and a stiffer ride.
There have also been some third gear failures where the gear shears into two pieces. I used some grease and it slid right in. The factory 6-spd transmission mount has heavy voiding large gaps of air in the bushing that allows for excessive transmission movement. Shifting up and down isn't a struggle like it used to be, The shifter just falls into gear. These terms are used for identification purposes only.