CNC-machined from a single piece of 6061-T6 aluminum for superior strength, the RPP shifter is fitted to the vehicle with improved polyurethane bushings for minimum deflection.
Installation is on par with most aftermarket shifters, and the hardest part of the whole thing is fishing it up the side of the transmission. Roush sent us both its shorty shifter arm, which employs the stock shift knob, as well as its throwback shifter handle and white five-speed knob. The RPP shifter retails for $287.70. The classic white knob sells for $27.95, while the cool chrome stick comes in at an extra $39.95.
Going from the stock shifter to the shorty knob took some getting used to. Shifter throw is extraordinarily reduced, and the rigid nature of the shifter often tricks you into thinking you're not in gear, yet it finds the cog each time.
In switching to the classic white knob and chrome handle-which is a tad longer than the shorty-we found the extra leverage made it easier to shift the car while still enjoying the shorter throws. More than likely, it will come down to personal preference and who's been hitting the rowing machine in the gym the most.
From the look of things, you'll...
From the look of things, you'll definitely need some 18-inch wheels, which the Roush already had. Clearance is about 11/44-31/48 inch.
Roush's new billet-aluminum...
Roush's new billet-aluminum shifter features urethane bushings and a short-throw handle. The classic white knob and chrome handle are optional.
Start by unscrewing the stock...
Start by unscrewing the stock knob and pull up on the rim of the shifter boot. It pops off just like on the Fox and SN-95 Mustangs.
Remove the rubber dust shield...
Remove the rubber dust shield so you have access to the shifter.
Keep the back bracket and...
Keep the back bracket and these bushings handy as you will reuse them when installing the Roush shifter.
Unbolt the shifter linkage...
Unbolt the shifter linkage and support bushing.