The pictures should post. I'll try to fix that.

The problem with using the stock shifter and linkage is that it would put the shifter about where the e-brake handle is. Yeah, too far back for comfort. Even severely shortening it, and I'm not sure that would even work because of the severe change in geometry and I don't have one here to test it out with, would put the shifter about midway between the e-brake and stock shift position.

In response to Stu, if I'm understanding you correctly, you are saying that as far as you know, european transmissions (like my Getrag) don't have an external shift arm and shift linkage. That's exactly wrong. That external linkage and arm are my problems because its causing me to debate bypassing that stuff and install the shifter directly to the tranny.

Michael

Originally posted by Mike P
".....Unlike swapping engines on many American hotrod projects, there is nothing fitting or alike about anything in the drivetrain that's going into my 2002, nor is there a large aftermarket of products for something this crazy...."


Yeah thats what I like about hotroding American iron everything just bolts together, just walk into your local aftermarket store. You betcha

Your pictures can't be pulled up, but it seems to me the simple solution would be to use your stock shifter and linkage, then siimply build/bend a shift handle to locate the handle in the most comfortable position.