Since I moved my engine/transmission back about 1.5" I need to make the shift rod a little longer. I don't have any interferance problems with the engine mounting bar/headers/ or oilpan.

So, can the bent/curved section be cut out and replaced with a straight section?

(this is for a side shift transmission)

Thanks

Paul

It's easiest to lengthen it at the aft end where it is straight. That won't throw off the geometry. I used a secition of tubing with the same ID as the OD of the shift rod. First I built a simple Jig that I was able to lengthen and keep the rod aligned.
Bruce

Mueller machined an extension for mine, it's in the end of my V8 thread...

Add to the rear of the rod. I ended up making up a complete new rod after a few years. Top is my hacked shift rod that I used for a template. Bottom is the new straighter one where I removed as much curved tubing as I could.

Mark

I cut my tube and picked-up a piece off all thread from the hardware store. It threaded nicely into both ends of your cut. Tack one side of the cut and check for fitment and then tack the other.

The one i use in my car is a straight.

Here's mine for my LS1 conversion fresh back from the platers.....
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Well, after looking at all of your options guys (thanks) I decided to do a straight bar. I'm alway up for fab'n parts (it's therapy for me).

First I made two fixtures to hold the ends in the proper position to each other then cut a tube to fit the new length and added a small bend to be sure and clear the adapter plate. Came out great and does the job

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Paul

I don't have a picture but mine is half tail shift and half side shift. I needed to move over a little right at the fire wall, so I used the tail shift shifter and rod and then installed a side shift end on it. It fixed the length and clearance issues.

New shift bar installed

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