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Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:07 pm
by breakaway500
Anyone got a stock 5 speed shifter they would like to part with? A Miata I'm working on has a 6 speed shifter in a 5 speed box and talk about sloppy...
Thanks. Mark
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 8:03 pm
by MiataSteve
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2016 10:29 pm
by breakaway500
It's not just bad/missing bushings..the actual shifter is quite different between a (Mazdaspeed) Miata 6 speed and a stock Miata 5 speed unit. The 6 speed 3 bolt unit will bolt into place and function,but proper gear selection is iffy at best. I am amazed it works at all...
Miataroadster sells a nice complete replacement shifter kit..but it's pretty pricey and junk yards won't sell just the bolt-on shifter.
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:21 am
by breakaway500
Ordered a short throw shifter kit from Megan Racing so all set.
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 3:39 pm
by jeffw
Megan Racing ?
Hope it doesn't break off in your hand.
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:35 am
by breakaway500
"Megan Racing ? Hope it doesn't break off in your hand."
Jeff, have you had experience with their products? I did check out their website and they seemed legit..not just some no name chinese company selling no name crap on Ebay. The price difference between Megan and Miataroadster is huge ($65 vs. $350) I just could not justify that expense for a shifter...it's basically a street car that sees some track use...unless of course it does break.
It's a shifter..you are suppose to treat it with some kindness..
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:43 am
by jeffw
Megan is noted for being part of the stance crowd.
Did you try Leos at Expoline?
http://www.expolineauto.com/
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 1:28 pm
by breakaway500
Grrr. Turns out I need the lower 4 bolt shift base for a 5 speed as well as the 5 speed 3 bolt top shifter. The 6 speed 4 bolt base that is on this 5 speed has two pins in the shifter socket area, and will not accept a 5 speed shifter. Anyone with a spare 5 speed complete shifter setup let me know.
Mark ( I did email Expolineauto,thanks Jeff)
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2016 3:35 pm
by jeffw
Expoline is bad at email. Best to call.
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2016 11:52 pm
by chittychittybangbang
If this is still open, I have a nice shifter and will trade you for yours. Doing a five to six swap. If anyone in the market for a five, tranny is for sale.
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2016 8:36 pm
by paultg
Contact David Wittmer about the 5-speed. His screen name on here is wizzman
Re: Looking for a stock NA-NB Miata 5 speed shifter assy
Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2016 5:44 pm
by chittychittybangbang
Thank you Paul