Convince me to put a TKX in my Dart

340sFastback said

Could it be that bracket you had to fab up causing the issues because SST failed to provide a trans that centered the shift handle in the console opening like they promise in writing on their web site? 72blunblue does not have any "adapter" to move his shifter on his setup. I would imagine a bracket that moves the shift handle 3 inches also changes the angles under the console when the shifter is moved? Just my two cents I feel it is totally unacceptable for SST to claim "factory like appearance" and "we custom make shifters tail housings for perfect fit" and then you have a shift handle 3 inches off? Its looking to me like I won't be giving SST my business because of your shifter being that far off despite SST claims of "perfect fit". But I do thank you for posting up your experience struggles for the rest of use to learn from and use as part of our own purchase decisions.

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It could be possible but the bracket doesn't change the throw of the shifter itself. Once I center the shifter in the boot, it doesn't move anymore to the right or left with the bracket than it would without it. It's workable, but it's tight. Which is why it seems crazy to me that you could then throw the shifter another link to the right to get into reverse with a T56. Not that I don't believe 72blu because he's one of the most knowledgeable posters on the site. It's more me wondering if I'm missing something on my install.

Remember my post above, I'm using the crossmember hoop that blocks the ability to move the shifter on the tailhousing. That in itself "voids the promise" that SST can give the perfect fit. I wouldn't sour on them before you call them and ask them. Flipping the shifter position and using an offset shifter like in the post I linked to could be all that is required to have a perfect fit. So far their customer service has been excellent.