shifter mechanism

Thanks. I have a competition plus as a spare that came with my 70 Swinger 340 as well as the stock equipped mechanism. is one better than the other in terms of reliability and function? also it looks like the rods are different...
Yes, all three rods are different. You can still used the stock levers that mount on the transmission.

Here is a picture of what I currently have installed in my Dart.
Hurst Competition Plus shifter mechanism with the stock "bolt in" 1971 and later Hurst shifter handle.

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