I remember the days when I used to cruise around in my 2006 GT with that smooth 5-speed manual. Those were the times, just me, the open road, and a car that felt like an extension of myself. Now that I’m older and thinking about getting back into a Mustang, the 2017-2019 models have caught my eye. Naturally, I’m leaning toward a manual again, but I can’t help but feel a little hesitant. The internet is flooded with opinions about the MT82 transmission, and not all of them are glowing, to say the least. It’s made me wonder: Is it really that bad? Or are people just being overly critical? I’d love to hear from those who’ve had real experience with it. What’s the truth behind the MT82, should I be worried, or is it all just noise?
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I still get locked out of 2nd gear about once a week, even after changing the transmission fluid. The change definitely improved things, it used to happen every day, but it’s still an issue I have to deal with occasionally.
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I’m dealing with that same problem right now.
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Yeah, I’ve heard that upgrading to a better clutch and flywheel can solve the problem, but I’d rather be certain before dropping a grand on it.
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Exactly, that’s where I’m at too. I’ve seen plenty of folks say that investing in a better clutch and flywheel is the way to go, but I’m not keen on shelling out that kind of money unless I’m sure it’s going to solve the problem. It’s a big investment, and I want to be confident that it’ll actually make a difference before I commit.
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Has anyone suggested any solutions or fixes for this issue?
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I used to have all kinds of strange shifting problems, but things improved significantly once I installed a Blowfish Racing shifter support bracket. After that, the lockouts pretty much vanished, and the random grinding during the 1-2 shift stopped. The shifter felt much better overall, though it’s still not quite on par with a Tremec. Unfortunately, I don’t think you can find these new anymore, but you might be able to snag a used one. I also considered upgrading the clutch and flywheel when it was time to replace my clutch. I hope that works out for you.
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Thank you for sharing your real-world experience. It’s great to hear firsthand from someone who’s been through it. I’ve found a Barton for around $200, so it seems worth a shot, especially since I can’t find a Blowfish anywhere.
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I’m dealing with the same thing. I upgraded my clutch, but now I’m having issues with the clutch pedal feeling “sticky.” It doesn’t want to come back up, and then suddenly, it just pops back into place.
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Removing the assist spring is supposed to fix that issue. Since I took mine out, the pedal has stopped sticking to the floor.
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Don’t remove the spring without replacing it. Without it, the clutch won’t fully disengage, which can cause the throw-out bearing to wear out quickly. I had to replace mine three times in just six months.
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Mine came without the spring, and when I tried to install a new one, I found that the perch was also missing. So, I couldn’t even fit the new spring. 