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Mustang Short shifter

Your Mustang

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This page covers the US Mustang V6, GT and EcoBoost, 1994 to 2023.

Quicker, tighter shifts
Hard$250–$4001–2 hrs
All Mustang mods

Why do it

Cuts the distance between gears. Manual cars only.

Tools you'll need

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Steps

  1. Remove the stock shifter

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (Hurst on an S197) (1:14–2:13)

  2. Fit the Hurst

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (2:13–2:57)

  3. Adjust it

    • Set it.
    Watch this step (2:57–4:22)

  4. Remove the shifter

    • Take it out.
    Watch this step (on an 11-14) (1:09–2:20)

  5. Remove the bracket

    • Take out the bracket.
    Watch this step (2:20–2:53)

  6. Fit the new shifter

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (2:53–3:56)

  7. Fit the bracket

    • Fit the bracket and boot.
    Watch this step (3:56–7:22)

  8. Take apart the shifter

    • Take off the stock parts.
    Watch this step (Hurst on a 15-17) (3:24–3:58)

  9. Fit the new shifter

    • Fit it.
    Watch this step (3:58–4:54)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.