A device enabling the movement of a manual transmission’s gear selector lever from its original factory position is typically known as a shifter relocation system. This system alters the linkage between the transmission and the lever within the vehicle’s interior. For example, on vehicles using the T56 transmission, these systems allow for moving the shifter location further forward or backward to better suit the driver’s preference or the needs of a modified chassis.
The primary advantage of such a system lies in its adaptability. It allows customization of the driving experience by placing the gear selector in a more ergonomically suitable location. This is particularly beneficial in vehicles undergoing modifications such as engine swaps or chassis alterations, where the original shifter position may no longer be optimal or even functional. Historically, these systems emerged from the need to accommodate increasingly popular engine and transmission upgrades in classic cars and performance vehicles.
