Just got a '98 SE 5 speed

- First off, is the **** threaded in our cars?
- What is the best way to shorten the length of the shift lever
without resorting to a short shift kit (seems kind of expensive and alot of work)

thnks

 

yes the **** is threaded in our cars. I'd reccomend shortening it at the top, and then re threading. (Gunna be a big thread) However, im a firm believer in just investing in a sts. Its unbelievable! SHorter shifts that even a cut stock shifter couldnt handle. Take my word and go with B & M!

 

Check my webpage i shortened my shifter, just take the **** and shift boot off, get a dremel or other cutting tool, and cut as much as you want, i cut almost 3.5" off mine. But i didnt feel like rethreading it so i just popped on an aftermarket shift **** that is secured with screws

 

how are these "nismo" ones... Are they really nismo, and if they are, should they be good. cause its nismo (our mopar).... or is B/M the best way to go hands down?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...480515871&rd=1

And where could i get a B/M for a good price?.... installation hard?

 

no the nismo ones are not real.

what i did was just leave it in the car use a dremal and just saw the top of the shifter off. i did not re-thread it i just used a news hiuft **** that i like better. everyone who has a stocvk shifter that drives my car loves it.

 

Cutting the stock shifter is ONLY for looks. It doesn't shorten the shifts or anything. Just so the noobs don't get messed up.