I just installed the 2013+ M-Tech short shifter and figured I would provide everyone with some feedback on the improvements it made.
The improvement from the stock shifter is phenomenal. Quite frankly, it’s unbelievable. The throw is easily 40% less, and the transmission doesn't feel as slushy. The MTech shifter feels a lot like the Tremec T-56 transmission that's in the Corvette and Camaro, which is very firm, and slightly notchy. The Mtech M32 shifter if also 120 grams lighter than stock!
There are two reasons why the stock shifter feels slushy. The first is because the transmission uses cable linkage, which isn’t as firm as solid linkage. The second is because the stock shifter is a two piece hinged design with a rubber bushing between the weighted end and the actual linkage point (see photos below)
I assume that the purpose of the rubber bushing/dampener is to make shifting feel less notchy. The negative side effect is that it also makes shifting feel less precise, and slushy. You can see the resting position of the bushing in the third photo, and a picture of the compressed bushing in the fourth photo. The rubber is soft so it moves easily.
The MTech shifter gets rid of all of this, significantly reduces the throw of each shift, and gives you the sensation of an old school car with solid linkage.
Install took me just under one hour because I took my time. I removed the ECU and battery tray so I could take a couple pictures, but you could do it without removing either if you really wanted to. The shifter cable pops off easily with the use of a flathead screwdriver, and I took the shifter nut off using an impact wobbly and a really long extension. I was able to do this with everything (battery tray/ecu) still in place. Enjoy the comparison pics below.
The improvement from the stock shifter is phenomenal. Quite frankly, it’s unbelievable. The throw is easily 40% less, and the transmission doesn't feel as slushy. The MTech shifter feels a lot like the Tremec T-56 transmission that's in the Corvette and Camaro, which is very firm, and slightly notchy. The Mtech M32 shifter if also 120 grams lighter than stock!
There are two reasons why the stock shifter feels slushy. The first is because the transmission uses cable linkage, which isn’t as firm as solid linkage. The second is because the stock shifter is a two piece hinged design with a rubber bushing between the weighted end and the actual linkage point (see photos below)
I assume that the purpose of the rubber bushing/dampener is to make shifting feel less notchy. The negative side effect is that it also makes shifting feel less precise, and slushy. You can see the resting position of the bushing in the third photo, and a picture of the compressed bushing in the fourth photo. The rubber is soft so it moves easily.
The MTech shifter gets rid of all of this, significantly reduces the throw of each shift, and gives you the sensation of an old school car with solid linkage.
Install took me just under one hour because I took my time. I removed the ECU and battery tray so I could take a couple pictures, but you could do it without removing either if you really wanted to. The shifter cable pops off easily with the use of a flathead screwdriver, and I took the shifter nut off using an impact wobbly and a really long extension. I was able to do this with everything (battery tray/ecu) still in place. Enjoy the comparison pics below.
