Quote Originally Posted by Innuendo View Post
A Saginaw is really no stronger than a Aussie 3 or 4 Speed. You will be modifying the tunnel if you have the side mount mechanism.
The shifter bend or spacer is just to centre the stick (above floor level). I wouldn't be using a Saginaw in a full size car with any grunt.
Like James said ,there not a strong box
And you will have to still cut the tunnel to clear the base of the shifter ,even though you can still get the stick in the middle...