Which B&M Shifter??????

Another vote for the Hurst Promatic 2. Also to answer your question about linkage, I'm pretty sure all the aftermarket shifters use a cable to connect to the trans, not linkage. They will come with the cable and all the attachment hardware needed.

Mounted mine under a factory console, with a custom top plate.

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Yes, cables. Promatic 2 is great! Here's a truck version of it...

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