MTX Shifter Knob

jason993 · October 3rd, 2007, 05:10 PM

Hey guys, I'm in the process of fixing up my 94 Probe GT all nice and clean again and want to replace some worn out parts to make her look closer to new again, and one thing I wanted to replace is the factory 5 speed shift knob. I like it and don't want to change to something else, but mine is getting worn out.

So my question is, does anyone know where I can get an exact replacement, or maybe even get it repaired? I'm pretty sure Ford doesn't sell it anymore, and they would be to $$$ anyway, however I see that Mazda still sells theirs for the 94 MX-6. Does anyone know if they are the same?

Any info would be appreciated

Jason

j-dogg · October 3rd, 2007, 05:11 PM

Find a junkyard

That's where I got mine, when I bought it I didn't even have a shifter knob I had to put on an aftermarket one that kept coming off.

They aren't hard to remove they twist on, and are lighter typically than the ricer knobs.

1993ProbeGT · October 3rd, 2007, 05:32 PM

Quote:

I see that Mazda still sells theirs for the 94 MX-6. Does anyone know if they are the same?

Yes this is the same shift knob for a Mx-6 LS '93-97.

ouch1011 · October 3rd, 2007, 06:08 PM

Yeah, Mazda should still sell ones for the MX-6/626. If not, almost any shift knob from the newer Mazdas should fit as well.

short4stuff · October 3rd, 2007, 07:53 PM

also if you pull of the leather then you will just have a knob that says 1-5/R on it and i dunno I sorta of like mine... its abit smaller, and well its rubber so has more grip. I find atleast.

jason993 · October 4th, 2007, 04:27 AM

Yeah, I've tried a few local junkyards, but it's hard to find any probes in them at all. Or heck, even MX-6 626 are hard to find in those years. I think my local junk yards are just too small

Thanks for the input guys.

PGT96AJT · October 4th, 2007, 08:27 AM

You can pull off the leather and it will be like an SE knob, it will still have the shift pattern on it underneath.

spada · October 4th, 2007, 10:18 AM

yeah, pulling off the leather sounds like it will do good for you.

or you could go out and buy yourself a civic short throw shifter from ebay, and the factory '98-'02 shift knob from an accord. (both found on ebay)

it looks like this
http://www.collegehillshonda.com/pau...-sm4-003zb.jpg
and it threads right onto the civic short throw, and possibly threads onto the stock shifter also.

you will hit two birds with one stone, because you will also be getting rid of those worn out shifter bushings that make your shifter feel all sloppy, and replacing them with bearings that the civic short throw has.

Mr. Chi · October 4th, 2007, 10:30 AM

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jason993 · October 5th, 2007, 12:45 PM

Actually, I already replaced the bushings, so it's much better now, lol.

Also, as a clarification, is the same year MX6/626 shifter exactly the same (looks wise, I understand the threads are the same)? I want one that looks/is exactly the same

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October 3rd, 2007, 05:10 PM	#1
jason993 Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 82	MTX Shifter Knob Hey guys, I'm in the process of fixing up my 94 Probe GT all nice and clean again and want to replace some worn out parts to make her look closer to new again, and one thing I wanted to replace is the factory 5 speed shift knob. I like it and don't want to change to something else, but mine is getting worn out. So my question is, does anyone know where I can get an exact replacement, or maybe even get it repaired? I'm pretty sure Ford doesn't sell it anymore, and they would be to $$$ anyway, however I see that Mazda still sells theirs for the 94 MX-6. Does anyone know if they are the same? Any info would be appreciated Jason

October 3rd, 2007, 05:11 PM	#2
j-dogg Ludicrous Speed. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Location: Location: Age: 25 Posts: 13,477	Find a junkyard That's where I got mine, when I bought it I didn't even have a shifter knob I had to put on an aftermarket one that kept coming off. They aren't hard to remove they twist on, and are lighter typically than the ricer knobs. __________________ PhotoPOC(tm) 95' base stocker, 5-spd, chrome swirls 94' PGT cai/Hotshots/Greddy SP2, battery relocation and 100 wet shot, gutted and broke.....current project

October 3rd, 2007, 06:08 PM	#4
ouch1011 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: ProbesNW.com Posts: 17,294	Yeah, Mazda should still sell ones for the MX-6/626. If not, almost any shift knob from the newer Mazdas should fit as well. __________________ Kevin B - Former Probe-owner To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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short4stuff Five Star Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Moncton, Nb Age: 22 Posts: 3,404	also if you pull of the leather then you will just have a knob that says 1-5/R on it and i dunno I sorta of like mine... its abit smaller, and well its rubber so has more grip. I find atleast. __________________ 94 PGT - 12.9@114 stock de block, ze intake, portmatched de heads, Colt Tri-flows, Ebay turbo kit, .50/.63 t3/t4, 3" truebendz downpipe back, 2.5" ic piping, nissan 550's, cosmo afpr, tre 255lph, fidanza fly, act unsprung 6 puck, stock PP, trans saver, msns v2.2, aem wideband, Egr, PS, AC, VRIS delete. Needs Brakes then traction mods.

October 4th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#7
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October 4th, 2007, 04:27 AM	#6
jason993 Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 82	Yeah, I've tried a few local junkyards, but it's hard to find any probes in them at all. Or heck, even MX-6 626 are hard to find in those years. I think my local junk yards are just too small Thanks for the input guys.

October 4th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#8
spada ProbeTalk MC Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Eating spaghetti in Rochester Hills Age: 30 Posts: 14,886	yeah, pulling off the leather sounds like it will do good for you. or you could go out and buy yourself a civic short throw shifter from ebay, and the factory '98-'02 shift knob from an accord. (both found on ebay) it looks like this http://www.collegehillshonda.com/pau...-sm4-003zb.jpg and it threads right onto the civic short throw, and possibly threads onto the stock shifter also. you will hit two birds with one stone, because you will also be getting rid of those worn out shifter bushings that make your shifter feel all sloppy, and replacing them with bearings that the civic short throw has. __________________ 1994 Probe GT Megasquirted ZE - 183.7whp/167.2wtrq on 87 octane 1995 Ford Probe GT - bone stock 2005 Saab 9-2x Linear... grocery getter 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 32mpg Company car.

October 4th, 2007, 10:30 AM	#9
Mr. Chi Slow Learner Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 31 Posts: 40	Google monsterknob - highly recommended! __________________ 94PGT, Borla Catback, SSA Headers, Magnaflow HF Cat, HS CAI/K&N, Cosmoracing STS, 10.2mm IW/NGK Iridium IX

October 5th, 2007, 12:45 PM	#10
jason993 Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 82	Actually, I already replaced the bushings, so it's much better now, lol. Also, as a clarification, is the same year MX6/626 shifter exactly the same (looks wise, I understand the threads are the same)? I want one that looks/is exactly the same .