B&M PRO RIPPER SHIFTER User Manual

Installation Instructions

Pro Ripper Shifter

1983-2003 Ford Mustang

with T-5, T-5 w/OD & T-45 Transmission

Part Number 45070

©2005, 2003, 2001 by B&M Racing and Performance Products

This B&M Pro Ripper Shifter has been designed to work on all 1983-2003 Ford Mustang models equipped with T-5, T-
5 w/OD and T-45 transmissions. It has been engineered to greatly reduce shift throw and improve shifter feel. Check the
parts and tools lists at the beginning of these instructions for the supplied parts and the tools required to install your B&M
Pro Ripper Shifter. Installation of the B&M Pro Ripper Shifter can be accomplished by anyone with minimal mechanical
experience.

INTRODUCTION

This B&M Pro Ripper Shifter can be installed in less than an hour by carefully following the instructions. Read all
instructions first to familiarize yourself with the parts, tools, and procedures. This kit contains all the parts necessary to
install the shifter.

PARTS

Upper StickB&M Pro Ripper

Heavy Spring (2) Shift Stop (2) Shift Stop Jam Nut

Washer (4) Mounting Nut (4) Mounting Stud (4)

Threaded Adapter

(2)

Printed in the U.S.A.

9500749-02

Socket(8mm,10mm,13mm)

Button-head Screws (4)

PARTS

Thread Adhesive

TOOLS

Socket Drive Extension

Hex Wrench(3/16,1/4,

5/16)

STEP 1. Unscrew knob.

Wrench (3/4")

DISASSEMBLY

RTV Silicone

STEP 2. Carefully unsnap shift boot from center console.

STEP 3. Unclip cigarette lighter wire harness.

STEP 4. Remove four (4) bolts from protective boot.

Tools: Drive, extension, 8mm socket

STEP 5. Remove two (2) upper stick bolts.

Tools: Drive, 10mm socket

STEP 6. Remove upper stick.

STEP 7. Remove protective boot.

STEP 8. Remove four (4) shifter base bolts.

Tools: Drive, extension, and 13mm socket.

STEP 9. Remove shifter base.

STEP 10. Thread shift stops into appropriate holes.

Parts: Shift stop (2)

ASSEMBLY

STEP 11. Thread jam nuts onto shift stops.

Parts: Shift stop jam nuts (2)

STEP 12. If a stiffer side-to-side action is desired, follow the next

three steps.

Remove socket locks from shift stop ring.
Tools: 5/16" Allen wrench

STEP 13. Replace softer springs with supplied stiffer springs.

Parts: Stiff springs (2)

STEP 14. Reinstall socket locks in shift stop ring.

NOTE: Make sure two (2) threads are exposed from shift

stop ring to socket lock.
If socket lock is down too far, transmission may
not engaged.

Tools: 5/16" Allen wrench

STEP 15. Install four (4) mounting studs.

Tools: 4mm Allen wrench
Parts: Mounting studs

STEP 16. Apply bead of RTV silicone around perimeter of B&M

Pro Ripper base.

Parts: B&M Pro Ripper Shifter
Tools: RTV silicone

STEP 17. Install B&M Pro Ripper Shifter.

Part: B&M Pro Ripper Shifter

STEP 18. Install four (4) washers and four (4) mounting nuts.

Tools: Drive, extension, and 13mm socket
Parts: Washers, Mounting nuts

Note: If the transmission fluid level is low, add
more thru the fluid fill hole on the base
of the shifter.

STEP 19. Adjust shift stops accordingly.

Note: Make sure all gears are fully engaged

Tools: 3/4" open-ended wrench, 1/4" allen wrench

STEP 20. Install protective rubber boot.

STEP 21. Install four (4) bolts securing protective boot.

Tools: Drive, extension, and 8mm socket

STEP 22. Decide placement of knob.

Knob angled
back, further from
dash

Knob angled
forward, closer
to dash

STEP 23. Decide how short you want the lever. Bottom two holes

will provide a lower stick and shorter throws.

STEP 24. Install upper stick in position decided in steps 19 and

20 using thread adhesive.

Parts: Upper Stick, Button-head Screws(2) &

thread adhesive

Tools: 3/16" Allen wrench

NOTE: FAILURE TO USE THREAD ADHESIVE

COULD RESULT IN SHIFTER MALFUNCTION.

High Stick,
Longer Throw

Lower Stick,
Shorter Throw

STEP 25. Install threaded knob adapter.

NOTE: If adapter is installed as seen in picture, knob
will be closer to driver

Parts: Threaded Adapter, Button-head Screws (2) &

thread adhesive.
Tools: 3/16" Allen wrench
NOTE: FAILURE TO USE THREAD ADHESIVE

COULD RESULT IN SHIFTER MALFUNCTION.

STEP 26. Reconnect cigarette lighter wire harness.

STEP 27. Install shift boot.

STEP 28. Install knob.