Shifter distances
Before you buy a transmission, figure out which model suits your needs. Don't expect a shifter to cure a bad transmission choice; a cheap transmission is worthless if there is no decent way to make it work in your car. If you already bought one - it may require major changes or you may be better off with a different one. Transmissions are not universal - they come in dozens of configurations per OE specs; probably only one or two of them work for you.
- Install engine block first, to define bellhousing location
- Make sure bellhousing is compatible with your engine, flywheel, & clutch
- Consider floor & console openings, seat placement, dashboard, etc.
- Minimize rear offset (horizontal distance from base to knob) where possible
- Think about the available stick shapes and look you want
- Expect to cut a hole in floor large enough to install shifter base from interior
- Prepare to reconfigure. Transmission tailhousing may need to be swapped to put shifter at better position; this may involve swapping or modding internal parts too. See our transmission info page.
- Plan the driveshaft connection. Some models do not use slip yokes but can be adapted; HOWEVER if yoke to driveshaft angle is > 4 deg, a CV joint is needed
| Model | Dimension "A" - inches |
|---|---|
| Old Muncie / Saginaw / BW T10 4 speeds (typical reference) | ~22-26" (varies by car) |
| T5 | |
| T5 - S10 & late TVR | 18.0 |
| T5 - Jeep CJ & AMC 4x4 | ~19.2 (estimate only) |
| T5 - 2005-2010 Mustang V6 receptacle center | ~20 (estimate only) |
| T5 - Astro van | 20.3 |
| T5 - AMC 2wd | ~22 (estimate only) |
| T5 - Chevette | ~22.5 (estimate only) |
| T5 - Isuzu Rodeo & early TVR | ~25 (estimate only) |
| T5 - Mustang (1983-2004) | 26.4 |
| T5 - Camaro - case rotated on bellhousing | 27.5 |
| T5 - Nissan & Sierra Cosworth | ~30 (estimate only) |
| T5 - 2005-2010 Mustang V6 stock remote shifter stick center | ~35 (estimate only) |
| TKX - tail base front/rear | ~23 / 26 (estimate only) |
| T56 & TR6060 | |
| TR6060 linkage cover receptacle center (Camaro, GT500, VE-VF, etc) + T56 / Magnum - forward port conversion | 18.9 (depends on bellhousing) |
| Magnum - front tail | 23.0 |
| T56 - Viper & Ram SRT-10 + TR6060 - Viper | 25.0 |
| T56 - Aston Martin | 26.1 |
| T56 - Mustang Cobra | 26.4 |
| TR6060 - Challenger linkage cover receptacle center | 26.4 |
| Magnum - rear tail | 26.6 |
| T56 - Camaro LT1 | 28.3 |
| T56 - Camaro LS1 & SSR truck | 29.4 |
| T56 - GTO receptacle center | 29.7 |
| T56 - GTO stock remote shifter stick center | 33.0 |
| TR6060 - 2010+ Camaro & VE-VF stock remote shifter stick center | 33.0 |
| Magnum XL - tail, direct mount | 34.9 |
| T56 - CTS-V gen 1 stock remote shifter stick center | 35.0 |
| TR6060 - Falcon FG (Australian, direct mount) | ~36 (estimate only) |
| TR6060 - GT500 stock remote shifter stick center | ~36 (estimate only) |
| TR6060 - CTS-V gen 2 stock remote shifter stick center | ~37 (estimate only) |
| TR6060 - 2009+ Challenger stock remote shifter stick center | 37.7 |
| Getrag & New Venture Gear (truck) | Estimate only |
| C/K & Silverado / Sierra (MG290 / HM290 / 5LM60 / NV3500 & NV4500) | 15.6 |
| Dodge Ram (NV3500, NV4500, NV5600, & Getrag 238) | 16 |
| 1990-1997 S10 (5LM60 / NV3500) | 16.8 |
| Jeep & Dakota (NV1550, NV2550, NV3550, & NSG370) | 18.8 |
| 2005+ Dakota (Getrag 238) | 19.6 |
| 1998-2005 S10 (NV1500 & NV3500) + Colorado AR5 | 24 |
| Ford M5OD (truck) | Estimate only |
| M5R1 - Ranger | 19.7 |
| M5R2 - F150 | 14.0 |
Dimensions are estimated, subject to error - confirm yours!
Assumes OE bellhousing length - this varies by make & model!
In most cases, Core / Hurst swap bases position the shifter stub directly over the receptacle center. This used to be the same location used by OEMs but most recent cars (since ~ 2004) use rear offset remote linkage shifters that don't work so well in custom situations. We offer swap bases that eliminate this remote linkage, converting to a direct mount above the receptacle - hence the dimensions above for both the stick center and receptacle center where applicable.